Shelley Wong

Tracie White’s book, The Puzzle Solver (Hachette Press), was named theWinner of the Narrative Non-Fiction Award at the International BookAwards in June, and, in July, was named a Finalist for the Chanticleer BookAwards “Journey Award” for emerging new talent and outstanding work inthe genre of overcoming adversity.

Arendse Lund’s short fiction “The Toll Bridge” won the Staunch Book Prize, an international award celebrating fiction that contains no violence against women. The short story, describing an unnerving encounter on a train, gave the judges “absolute chills.” Arendse is the first American to win the short fiction award.

Patricia Young

Patricia A. Young, Ph.D. is a recipient of the 2023 Dean’s Medallion award from Indiana University Bloomington’s School of Education and Dean Stacy Morrone! The IU School of Education Dean’s Medallion is a lifetime achievement award given to individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment and distinguished contributions to the betterment of society through education. […]