It is an honour to have Maria recognized by the following organizations:

WINNER!
Children’s Book of the Year, 2006 Alberta Book Awards

BEST OF THE BEST!
Edmonton Public School Board,  2006

SHORT-LISTED!
The Ontario Library Association, 2007 Silver Birch Awards.

Select Comments by Silver Birch Readers:

“I really liked your book. Though it was easy, I thought it was truly remarkable. It was beautiful.”
Elodie, Grade 5

“One word describes it all: AMAZING. When I read (The Remarkable Maria), I felt so touched that someone could have so much thought. The book felt so warming.”
Rebecca, Age 11

“A really nice story with a wonderful message at the end.”
Simran, Silver Birch Reader