“She wrote her pain into pages, and the world called it beautiful.”
— Unknown
Today, I received news that left me speechless. Remember Me, a book that holds so much of my heart, has been honored with an award from the International Impact Book Awards.
To say I’m grateful would be an understatement. Along with a beautiful certificate and a digital sticker, they’ve invited me to attend their awards gala this November in Phoenix, Arizona. There, I would have the unique opportunity to step onto the stage and receive a trophy engraved with my name.
Whether or not I’m able to attend in person, just knowing that my story touched others enough to be recognized like this means the world to me. Writing Remember Me was one of the most emotional journeys I’ve ever taken. It was a story I needed to tell—about memory, loss, survival, and love. To see it now honored on an international stage… I’m still letting it sink in.
Thank you to everyone who believed in my words, who read my book, shared it, and felt something because of it. And thank you to the judges who saw something meaningful in my work.
For once, I’m letting myself soak it all in—and it feels incredible.
With gratitude,
Sanela
