Author Erika Lynn Adams proudly announces that her debut novel, Allie’s Adventure on the Wonder, has been awarded the Literary Titan Book Gold Award, recognizing its profound storytelling, authentic voice, and creative reimagining of a classic tale through the lens of lived experience.

In Allie’s Adventure on the Wonder, readers meet fourteen-year-old Allie Little, a girl diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) who struggles to make sense of a world that often feels like nonsense. During a school field trip aboard a ferry named the Wonder, Allie encounters an eccentric new friend and discovers that the very confusion she battles daily may also be the source of her creativity, resilience, and joy. Reimagined through the whimsical, sometimes maddening world of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, this contemporary fairy tale offers both children and adults a deeply moving story about identity, loneliness, and acceptance.

The Literary Titan Book Review praised the novel as “a strange mix of fairy tale, diary, and survival story,” applauding Adams for capturing “the raw reality of a teenage girl navigating life with Auditory Processing Disorder” with sharp, authentic, and emotionally resonant writing. Reviewers highlighted the novel’s balance of humor, tenderness, and vulnerability, noting that it “sticks with you, because it makes you sit with discomfort and then find beauty in it.”

A semi-autobiographical work drawn from the author’s personal experiences with APD, the novel explores what it means to feel misunderstood and to find belonging in a world that doesn’t always slow down to listen. Adams’ blend of imaginative storytelling and emotional honesty makes this book both a tribute to Carroll’s timeless classic and a vital, contemporary tale about learning to embrace one’s unique way of experiencing life.

Discover the award-winning novel that is sparking important conversations about identity, neurodiversity, and resilience. Allie’s Adventure on the Wonder is available now on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

About the Author

Erika Lynn Adams was born in Helmstedt, Germany in 1986 and has lived in the United States since 1988. Diagnosed with Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) before the age of two, Adams faced early challenges with communication and comprehension. With the help of specialists, educators, and support systems, she grew to thrive academically, earning an Associate of Arts degree from Lake Superior College in 2007 and a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2013.

APD, while challenging, became a source of inspiration, shaping her passion for storytelling across literature, cinema, music, and interactive media. Allie’s Adventure on the Wonder, her debut novel, transforms her personal journey into a contemporary reimagining of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. In addition to writing, Adams is the producer and host of The Tale Collector, a nonprofit radio program dedicated to exploring the power of stories. She currently resides in Duluth, Minnesota, where she enjoys anime, vintage science fiction, and Mexican cuisine.

To learn more about Erika Lynn Adams, explore her award-winning books, and read her latest blog posts, visit her official website at elatales.com.

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