Eureka! Nonfiction Book Award
Oct 21, 2019
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I'm thrilled to announce that The Boy Who Grew A Forest won a 2019 Eureka! Nonfiction Children's Book Honor Award. I am grateful that Jadav's story is included with such wonderful titles. Thank you to the California Reading Association! For more, visit:









































Congratulations to Sophia Gholz on this wonderful achievement! The Boy Who Grew a Forest is a great example of how nonfiction children’s books can inspire young readers through powerful real-life stories about nature, perseverance, and positive change. Recognition like the Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Honor Award highlights the importance of sharing meaningful stories with the next generation. For aspiring Australian authors who want to bring their own books to life, KDP Amazon Australia offers a way to explore self-publishing and reach readers worldwide.
I read that post and felt something shift in me. It reminded me of when I nervously shared my draft with a book publisher in Canada, hands shaking, hoping someone would care. That small moment still feels big, like a quiet win inside me.