Picture Book, Angel’s Forever Home Earns
Purple
Dragonfly Book Award
TAPPAN, NY (July
2019) – The judges of the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, which recognizes
accomplished authors in the field of children's literature have spoken, and Angel’s Forever Home has earned
Honorable Mention in the Picture Books 6 and Older category.
Title: Angel’s Forever Home
Authors: Rita Gigante and Bobbie
Sterchele-Gigante
Co-author: Donna McDine
Illustrator: Renie De Mase
Genre: Children
ISBN: 978-1-64307-11-3
Publication Date: March 2019
Pages: 32
Price: $14.95
hard cover
Publisher: Mascot Books www.mascotbooks.com
About Angel’s
Forever Home: Angel knows he is lucky to be one of the few dogs rescued
from the Chilean earthquake, but now he finds himself with challenging physical
limitations and in need of a new family. Facing his fear of rejection for not
being like other dogs, he embarks on a journey that teaches him the importance
of patience, courage, and the willingness to open his heart to others. Suggested grade level: K-3
About the authors: Rita Gigante is a sought-out psychic medium, spiritual healer, and
published author. Her memoir, The Godfather’s Daughter: An Unlikely Story of
Love, Healing, and Redemption, was published in 2012. Rita is co-owner of Space
of Grace Healing with her wife Bobbie in Tappan, NY. Bobbie
Sterchele is a registered nurse, a gifted intuitive healer, energy worker,
and psych-K practitioner. Bobbie is co-owner of Space of Grace Healing with her
wife Rita in Tappan, NY. Donna McDine is an award-winning
children’s author and writes from her home in Tappan, NY. Donna is a member of
the SCBWI, NYS Reading Association, and Family Reading Partnership.
About the illustrator: Maureen “Renie”
De Mase studied art in New York City and is a mixed medium freelance artist.
Renie creates in her home studio in Ramsey, NJ, and is a proud owner of Renie’s
Art. Renie is also a member of the Graphic Artist Guild.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!
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