Press & Awards
Letitia B. Burton's work has been recognized by leading children's book awards and featured in media celebrating science-forward, heart-driven children's literature.
Awards & Recognition
Benjamin Franklin Silver Award
Soar: The Incredible Journey of Hendrix and Ryder
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)
Accepted in San Diego, California, 2023
One of the most prestigious honors in independent publishing.
Moonbeam Children's Book Award — Silver Medal
Austin
Moonbeam Children's Book Awards
Accepted in Traverse City, Michigan, 2025
The Moonbeam Awards recognize the best children's books for the next generation.
Purple Dragonfly Book Award
Austin
Purple Dragonfly Awards
The Purple Dragonfly Awards celebrate books that stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression.
Mom's Choice Award
Guthrie & Gretzky
Mom's Choice Awards
The Mom's Choice Awards honor excellence in family-friendly media and products.
Press & Media Coverage
Communiqué — The Book Nook
The Bryn Mawr School Alumnae Magazine — Summer 2024
Letitia reflects on the book that inspired her writing career, her path from economics to children's literature, and the lessons she carries from Bryn Mawr.
Read InterviewDownrigging Festival — Featured Children's Book Author
Chestertown, Maryland — November 2025
Letitia was the featured Children's Book Author at the Downrigging Festival, the largest tall ships festival in North America. She described the lives of osprey, their migration path, and read the first few chapters of Soar to an audience of young and old.
Read ArticleBird News Items — Author Interview
Letitia was featured in Bird News Items discussing Soar and the science of ospreys.
Read Article"We are doing important work. We are teaching children how to navigate the inevitable ups and downs of life. We are teaching them how to be a good friend."— Letitia B. Burton, Moonbeam Children's Book Awards