Susan Tassone’s book “Purgatory” for children honored at the Catholic Media Association Awards

June 27, 2024

Groundbreaking children’s book by celebrated author and purgatory expert wins in five CMA categories

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Susan Tassone
27 June 2024

CHICAGO, June 27, 2024 /Standard Newswire/ — “New Friends Now and Forever: A Story about the Holy Souls“ Veteran bestselling author Susan Tassone’s children’s book won five prestigious awards from the Catholic Media Association (CMA) June 18-21 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tassone introduces children ages 6 to 10 to the Catholic Church’s teachings on death, purgatory, and prayer in a loving and edifying way. Vivid and captivating illustrations by Yorris Handoko transport young readers into a world of friendship and faith.

New Friends Now and Forever won awards in five different categories, receiving more awards than any other Catholic children’s book in 2024.

Cover photo: 1st place

Faith formation: 2nd place

Self-published children’s books: 2nd place

Design and production children’s book: 3rd place

Children’s book readers: 3rd place

CMA judges give enthusiastic praise

“This engaging children’s story offers a creative approach to teaching young Catholics about death, prayer, purgatory and heaven in a safe and accessible way. With vivid illustrations and a heartwarming narrative, it offers thought-provoking content appropriate for all ages.”

“This book is stunning, seamlessly combining captivating illustrations with thrilling narrative about purgatory. … With clarity and age-appropriate examples, the author introduces the concept of purgatory in a way that is easy for young readers to understand and offers guidance on how to pray for those seeking heaven.”

“I am deeply honored and grateful for this recognition,” said Tassone. “This groundbreaking storybook was a labor of love. It is incredibly gratifying to see it resonate with readers and media professionals. Now we have a book that provides solid faith formation about this often misunderstood doctrine that will benefit all future generations!”

A top seller

Tassone is especially grateful to Detroit Archbishop Vigneron for making this book available as a faith formation resource for all schools and parishes, as 11,000 copies have been sold since its publication in June 2023.

Please direct bulk orders for dioceses, schools, parishes and bookstores to the author.

Orders are now being placed for November, the month of the Holy Souls. Known as the “Purgatory Lady”, Susan Tassone has dedicated her life to researching, writing and speaking about Purgatory and is the author of 15 best-selling books, including Day by Day for the Holy Souls in Purgatory and Saint Faustina’s Prayer Book for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. She provides the highest quality resources that showcase the beauty of the Church’s teachings and enable Catholics of all ages to respond in faith.

SOURCE: Susan Tassone

CONTACT: Susan Tassone, Author, 312-315-5162, [email protected]