Local Author’s Debut Book Wins Two Gold Medals

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Local author Bridget Farry has won two gold medals at The BookFest Awards Fall 2025 for her debut book, “Cooper’s Campervan Adventures: Montana,” illustrated by DFG Illustration and published by Saratoga Springs Publishing.

The book was honored in two categories: Children’s Fiction: Action & Adventure and Children’s Fiction: Animals. The BookFest honors authors who create “outstanding works of fiction and nonfiction.”

“I am delighted to announce Bridget Farry as the winner of two gold medals at The BookFest Awards,” said Desireé Duffy, founder of The BookFest, in a news release. “This year’s competition was exceptional, and Bridget should be very proud of this outstanding accomplishment.” 

“I’m so thankful and excited that ‘Cooper’s Campervan Adventures: Montana’ has been recognized by The BookFest Awards,” Farry said. “It’s an incredible honor, and I’m grateful for everyone who helped make this book possible.”

Farry founded Paw Print Books with the mission to inspire young readers while giving back to the world we all share. Her debut children’s book, “Cooper’s Campervan Adventures: Montana,” is based on the real-life adventures of her rescue dog, Cooper, and was written to spark curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a love for the outdoors.

The book is available on the author’s website (www.pawprintbks.com), and in the local stores Impressions of Saratoga, G. Willikers Toys, Saratoga Outdoors, and Saratoga Springs Publishing.