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Local Author From Chattanooga, TN, USA Featured in Book Gifted to 2026 Academy Awards Nominees

  • Mar 12
  • 2 min read

Updated: Mar 16

Chattanooga local, Abbey Dyer-Amonette, an entrepreneur and AI Strategist, is one of the contributing authors in the book Authenticity & Action, which is being included in exclusive gift bags presented to nominees at the 98th Academy Awards, taking place on 15 March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.


Woman in a glittery gown holds "Authenticity & Action" book on a red carpet, smiling. Cameras and a gold statue in the background.

This year’s Academy Awards nominees include:


  • Jessie Buckley - Hamnet

  • Rose Byrne - If I Had Legs I’d Kick You

  • Kate Hudson - Song Sung Blue

  • Renate Reinsve - Sentimental Value

  • Emma Stone - Bugonia


Authenticity & Action is a collaborative anthology featuring real stories of women from around the world. It takes courage to stand out from the crowd. To do things differently to others, to live life differently and to be yourself in a world that often wants us all to be the same and this book celebrates what it means to live an authentic life and take action on your dreams.


As part of the Academy Awards gifting experience, the book will be shared with nominees and leading figures in the global film industry, placing the voices and experiences of these women into the hands of some of the world’s most influential storytellers.


“I was honoured last year when we launched this impactful book in London, and I am now humbled to see it included on such a big stage.”


The Academy Awards celebrate the art of storytelling on a global stage, recognising films and performances that inspire audiences around the world. The inclusion of Authenticity & Action in the gifting experience highlights the growing importance of diverse voices and the power of women sharing their stories.


The anthology was published by WCW Press and features contributions from women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers across multiple countries and industries.


Stories written by women, now shared on the world stage.


For Abbey, the experience is both exciting and meaningful.


“My story in this book is about how one trip changed my life. It was important for me to include this story as an inspiration for others still searching for their purpose and for them to know that they too can follow their dreams.”


The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on 15 March 2026 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, celebrating the year’s most outstanding achievements in film.


Authenticity & Action features the voices of:


Abbey Dyer-Amonette, Amy Hall, Anila Bukhari, Anna Abesadze, Begum Astra, Christie Nicholas, Chandra Chomicki, Dr Danielle Camer, Emma Weaver, Hayley Boswell, Hayley Van Loon, Karen Weaver, Marisa Monteiro Borsboom, Nouna Chugg, Rudi Landmann, Sara Knight, Tanya Hicks, Wendy Shew and Yona Signo.


Media contact


Abbey Dyer-Amonette

1-423-497-6859 


About authenticity & action


Authenticity and Action shares the powerful stories of people living their most authentic life, the lessons they’ve learnt along the way and the journey that they took to get there.



About WCW press


WCW Press is an international publishing initiative connected to the Women Changing the World movement, dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of women who are creating meaningful impact across the globe.


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