Awards
Double Recognition at the 2025 NYC Big Book Awards
I’m deeply honoured to share that my work has been recognised at the 2025 NYC Big Book Awards:
🏆 Winner — Sticky Pineapple And A Powerful Mind: Waiting For A Heartbeat
🌟 Distinguished Favourite (Children’s – Educational) — Sticky Pineapple And The Little Precious Gems: How I Came Into This World
These awards are a wonderful acknowledgement of my storytelling journey and the impact I hope my words bring across generations.
More Recognition: Story Monsters Purple Dragonfly Book Awards
I’m equally proud that Sticky Pineapple And The Little Precious Gems: How I Came Into This World (illustrated by Jupiter’s Muse) has received Honourable Mentions in three categories at the Story Monsters Purple Dragonfly Book Awards:
→ Family Matters
→ Children’s Non-Fiction
→ First-Time Author
Alongside a Certificate of Excellence in Children’s Literature, this recognition celebrates the heartfelt message behind Sticky Pineapple And The Little Precious Gems — a story created to inspire, educate, and connect with children and families everywhere.
Together, these honours represent an incredible milestone in my writing journey — affirming the power of stories to reach across generations, spark conversations, and leave a lasting impact.
