Add 2026 National Indie Excellence Awards Finalist – Surviving Southwood Avenue > Likes and Comments

Hello Goodreads Librarians,

I am the author of *Surviving Southwood Avenue: A Story of Family Secrets and Resilience* by Melissa Simonye.

My novel was named a **Finalist in the Faction category** of the **20th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards (2026)**.

I would appreciate having this recognition added to the Literary Awards section of my Goodreads book page, if finalist recognition is eligible.

**Goodreads book page:**
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

**Official 2026 National Indie Excellence Awards finalists:**
https://www.indieexcellence.com/20th-...

**Award:** 20th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards (2026)

**Recognition:** Finalist

**Category:** Faction

My book's 2025 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal is already listed under Literary Awards.

Thank you for your time and assistance!

Melissa Simonye