Jar of Tears: Moms aren't supposed to die
Kirkus Review writes: Steeped in Christianity, Templeton's story is likely to provide deep comfort to those who observe the faith and would prove an excellent resource for Christian youth groups.
This Christian-centered story deftly limns the conflicting emotions of kids who have experienced loss. Get it!"
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Jar of Tears' Awards
The Christian Indie Awards
Jar of Tears won Bronze for Children's Fiction.
(February 2025)
The Firebird Award
Jar of Tears won the Firebird Award in the category of Grief/Trauma and Coping. (March 2024)
The Living Now Book Awards
Jar of Tears won the Bronze in the category of Aging, Death & Dying. (August 2024)
The Outstanding Creator Awards
Jar of Tears won several wards with the Outstanding Creator Awards including:
2nd place- Best Fiction Book Spring 2024
1st place- Mental Health/Mental Illness
1st place- Psychological Fiction
2nd place Literary & Contemporary Fiction
1st place- Grief
2nd place- Women's Fiction/Women's Lit..
Honourable Mention for Best Character: Miracle Reid
Honourable Mention for Best Supporting Character, Mrs. Davis
https://www.outstandingcreator.com/winners--2024-creator-classic.html
The Illumination Book Award
Jar of Tears won a bronze medal in the category of Christian Thought in the Illumination Book Awards. (Feb 2024).
The Literary Global Independent Author Awards
Jar of Tears won 1st prize in the Grief category. (April 2024).
https://literaryglobal.com/independent-author-awards/#jp-carousel-2639
The American Fiction Awards
July 15, 2024
Jar of Tears won best book in the category of Christian Inspirational Fiction.
https://www.americanbookfest.com/americanfictionawards/2024afafullresults.html
Global Book Awards
Jar of Tears was a finalist in the category of Death, Grief & Spirituality
(June 2024)
https://globalbookawards2024all.spread.name/?filter=Bookcategory-%3ADeath
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