On August 19, 2024, founder Sandy Rosenthal was informed that she has been selected as one of the recipients of the Editor’s Choice Award of Literary Excellence by Reader’s House magazine.

The award was given for Rosenthal’s authoring Words Whispered in Water: Why the Levees Broke in Hurricane Katrina (Mango Media, 2020)

According to the UK-based magazine, this award is bestowed upon a select number of esteemed authors who have made significant contributions to the literary community

“Your contribution to the literary world is invaluable, and we believe that your words have the power to touch the hearts and minds of readers around the globe, writes Anna Harlowe with Reader’s House Magazine. “Your dedication to your craft is evident in every word you write, and it’s a privilege for us to be able to share your story with our audience.”