Trivandrum, 16 January 2026: Real Magazine Productions, registered MSME with Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India declared Josie Di Sciascio-Andrews, Canada as the first recipient of “Literary review award” for her outstanding short story, “If I Were an Angel,” published in English Litterateur: Redefining World, January 2026.
In recognition of the literary merit and creative excellence demonstrated in your work, the award has been conferred on January 15, 2026. A certificate of award has been issued in her name.
“If I Were an Angel” is a heartfelt short story by Josie Di Sciascio-Andrews, Canada. It centres on themes of immigration, cultural displacement, gratitude toward a transformative teacher, mystery, and the lasting influence of compassion and music as spiritual connectors. The title is drawn from Lucio Dalla’s song “Se io fossi un angelo”.
This story is a poetic fancy of an angel’s rebellious, justice-seeking freedom—contrasting divine potential (with human flaws, war, greed), and the hidden “angels” among the poor and marginalized. The teacher, Lina Borsoi, becomes the narrator’s “angel,” guiding her through the adversity of 1968 immigration from Italy to Canada.
Emotional genuineness, Thematic integration, Structure, pacing, Cultural and historical touch makes the story a heartfelt piece. Saying so, there are places where the writing is occasionally repetitive. Some sentences run long suggesting tightening of the narration could have heightened impact. More specific sketches could deepen immersion. The story could have mixed with more direct quotes from the song rather than placing the full lyrics at the end.
Overall, this is a moving, benevolent tribute that succeeds as a story – memoir and homage. It echoes on personal, cultural, and spiritual levels.