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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

The Story Behind the Book: Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters

I'm pleased to re-introduce the story behind the book... Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters and their delightful video as to where they have been.

The inspiration is a tribute to my endearing bond with my fraternal twin sister, Deb. The story is a true account as to how we were separated for the first time in kindergarten. For back then, pre-school was not a class type that was available. I cannot imagine navigating these past 55 plus years without Deb and our bond continues whether the adventures are together or apartment. Love you immensely, Deb!

Dee and Deb's Adventure Video:

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Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved

A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Friday, December 4, 2020

Visit Story Time Facebook Live as Donna McDine Presents Teddy Bear Tea by Ellwyn Autumn

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I am pleased to present...

Teddy Bear Tea

by Ellwyn Autumn

Synopsis:

Teddy Bear Tea by Ellwyn Autumn is a children’s book that follows a few friends that meet for tea at promptly three. It is interesting and captivating, and I really loved it! Teddy bears are usually the favorite companions children have, and this book reminded me of my own teddy bear. The storyline flows very fast and the rhymes are cute.

Learn more about Ellwyn Autumn at her website.

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Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Monday, November 16, 2020

Book Review: If There Never Was a You by Amanda Rowe

Title: If There Never Was a You

Author: Amanda Rowe

Illustrator: Olga Skomorokhova

Item Weight: 15.2 ounces

Board book: 20 pages

ISBN-13: 978-1641701112

ISBN-10: 1641701110

Dimensions: 8.2 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches

Publisher: Familius; Illustrated edition (March 1, 2019)

Reading level: 1 - 3 years Language: English

My review…

More than ever, we need to reassure the young muses in our lives the importance of them as individuals. Author, Amanda Rowe captures the true essence of the loving bond between parent/guardian to the child(ren) in their life.

Told from the viewpoint of the parent/guardian as to how their world and the world around them would be so very different if that said child wasn’t gracing their world with their presence.

A heartwarming story that needs to be shared in every household across the globe.

Bravo to Olga Skomorokhova for her absolutely outstanding illustrators that tells the story even further.

About the Author: Amanda Rowe lives in New Jersey with her two beloved children. She is a freelance writer, an academic administrator, an amateur chef, a travel enthusiast, and a book hoarder. Amanda loves anything with peanut butter as an ingredient and is determined to make the world a better place. Visit her at www.amandarowewrites.com.

About the Illustrator: Olga was born and grew up in Russia. She specializes in magazine and book illustrations and other commissioned and personal projects. As a child, Olga found immense pleasure in painting and drawing. This activity soon transformed into an interest in graphic design while illustration was just a passionate hobby. Five years ago, she became a full-time freelance illustrator based in Tallinn. Olga is inspired by travel and people; thus you can see a lot of botanical, architectural, and animalistic topics in her art.

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Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Friday, November 6, 2020

Join Story Time Facebook Live as Donna McDine Presents A Mom What is an Adoptive Mom? by Betsy & Carolyn Wilhelm

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I am pleased to present...

A Mom ~ What is an Adoptive Mom

by Betsy & Carolyn Wilhelm

Synopsis:

What is a mother? A mother is the same whether children are adopted or biological. In this story, the child has been adopted. It is written from the viewpoint of the child to help explain mother is the same in any family. Mom helps check under the bed for monsters, reads books, and watches movies with the girl. She does the same things every mother does. Visually, the images show a white mother and an Asian daughter.

Learn more about Carolyn Wilhelm at her website.

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Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Friday, October 16, 2020

Join in Story Time Facebook Live as Donna McDine Presents Where Can We Have the Party? by Deb Hockenberry

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Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 9 am EST

I am pleased to present

Where Can We Have the Party?

by Deb Hockenberry

Synopsis: Giraffe wants to have a party for his friend, Chimpanzee. But where can he have the party? He asks his friends for ideas. They all think hard but can't think of a place. Will Giraffe find a place to have the party? What kind of party do you think it will be? Tune in to find out!

About Deb Hockenberry: Deb has always wanted to write stories for children since she was a kid herself. She has taken two courses from The Institute of Children's Literature and is a member of The CBI Workshop. She is also an award-winning author earning the first honorable mention in the Jory Sherman Short Story Awards.

In her spare time, Deb loves to crochet, knit and just like you, she loves to go to parties and playing with her cat, Harry.

Visit Deb at her website.

I look forward to connecting with one and all via Donna's Story Time Facebook Live weekly event.

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Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Friday, October 9, 2020

View Story Time Facebook Live as Donna McDine Presents David and Rusty's Pirate Adventure by Maggie Grinnell

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Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 9 am EST join me for Story Time Facebook Live

I am pleased to present David and Rusty's Pirate Adventure

by Maggie Grinnell

Synopsis:

David and his pirate teddy bear, One Eye Rusty play in a darkened room of their house. David opens the closet door and travels through a small door with his teddy bear. They are on a real pirate ship. The captain wants the teddy bear because it looks like the one he gave to his son. Will David and his bear stay on the ship or will David return alone?

About Maggie Grinnell: Maggie started writing in 1992. She loves to create lists and from those lists came stories. Her favorite things to do beside writing is to go to the movies, read a good book, visit Disneyland (yep, she is still a kid at heart) and listen to music, something she can dance too. Maggie also loves animals, and even has a cat. In her world, it is made up of blue skies, puffy white clouds, books for days and fun.

Visit Maggie at her website.

I will also take requests from parents and their children with a one week lead time. Email today with your request @ donna@donnamcdine.com

Shout out to Children's Authors...

If you are a children's author and would like your book read live, please contact me at donna@donnamcdine.com for mailing information. Not only will your book be read live at 9 am EST during Donna's Story Time Facebook Live I will profile your book and your writing adventures at my blog and newsletter. I look forward to hearing from you!

I look forward to connecting with one and all via Donna's Story Time Facebook Live weekly event.

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Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Friday, September 18, 2020

Story Time Facebook Live - Donna McDine Presents Mrs. Betsy Fieldmouse Borrows an Egg by Barbara Bockman

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I am pleased to present Mrs. Betsy Fieldmouse Borrows an Egg

by Barbara Bockman

Synopsis:

A charming tale that teaches children the joy of friendship and helping others. An unexpected chain of events leads to a clever ending and a birthday celebration enjoyed by all. Ages 3-7

Amazon

About Barbara Bockman: While studying Library Science at the University of Mississippi for Women in Columbus, MS, Barbara Bockman became inspired to write a story in the wind-up-wind-down manner of one of her favorite books, Nonny Hogrogian's One Fine Day.

Visit Barbara at her website.

I will also take requests from parents and their children with a one week lead time. Email today with your request @ donna@donnamcdine.com

Shout out to Children's Authors...

I look forward to connecting with one and all via Donna's Story Time Facebook Live weekly event.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Friday, August 21, 2020

Story Time Facebook Live, It's Grandma's Day by Jane Buttery and Illustrated by Marilyn McLean

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Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 9 am EST join me for Story Time Facebook Live

I am pleased to present children's author, Jane Buttery's picture book
It's Grandma's Day

Synopsis:

This celebrates the fun, a small boy and Grandma have together. He loves helping in her garden, playing games and reading together. Grandma cooks him a special cake. Their love for each other shines through till her hugs at bedtime make the day "just right." Children aged 1-5 will enjoy the delightful illustrations and looking for the mice!

I will also take requests from parents and their children with a one week lead time. Email today with your request @ donna@donnamcdine.com

Shout out to Children's Authors...

I look forward to connecting with one and all via Donna's Story Time Facebook Live weekly event.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Monday, August 3, 2020

Marketing & Inspiration: The Inspiration Behind Angel's Forever Home

Today, I'm chatting about how the dog rescue picture book, Angel's Forever Home came to life.

Long before Angel leapt off the pages of Angel’s Forever Home, Angel’s true story began in the aftermath of the Chilean earthquake when a dog rescuer saved him. Transported to the United States his dog rescuer began making contact with potential adoptive families. Unfortunately, many could not take on the expense of a badly injured dog. Until the day Rita Gigante was introduced to Angel. Immediately falling in love with Angel, Rita brought her wife Bobbie Sterchele-Gigante back the next day to meet Angel. Bobbie too, felt her heart fill with overwhelming love for Angel and they adopted him.

For years, Rita and Bobbie chatted about creating a children’s book telling of Angel’s story for children to enjoy and to learn that each of our differences is what brings us together. While the book idea was put on the backburner for many years, new friendships developed and Rita intuitively knew this was now the time to invite Renie De Mase and myself in for a collaboration project.

I had the privilege of meeting Rita and Bobbie about ten years ago at a local psychic fair event they were hosting and we have remained connected ever since. So when Rita presented this opportunity for me to co-write and Renie to illustrate Angel’s story we both jumped at the chance immediately.

You may be thinking by now, wow four people collaborating on one book project, it must have been difficult with everyone’s opinions. It was quite the contrary. Our give and take during our brainstorming and writing sessions went swimmingly. Of course, the three of us left Renie to her expertise in illustrating once we discussed our visions.

We are beyond pleased of the finished book product and we all hope you enjoy Angel’s story as well.

For autographed copies contact Rita at spaceofgracehealing@gmail.com or order at Amazon.

A glimpse into Angel's Forever Home...

Thank you for your time and interest.

Interested in staying connected beyond the Internet? Please feel free to opt-in to my Write What Inspires You Newsletter! I promise not to fill your email inbox, for I send out my emails no more than 1-2 times per month.

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved

A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Feature of the Week - Weird Noises in the Night by Beverly Stowe McClure

In case you missed it, I'm happy to share my recent Story Time Facebook Live reading of Beverly Stowe McClure's picture book....

Weird Noises in the Night

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Please feel free to leave your questions for

Beverly Stowe McClure in the comments area.

Thank you for joining us today!

Interested in staying connected beyond the Internet? Please feel free to opt-in to my Write What Inspires You Newsletter! I promise not to fill your email inbox, for I send out my emails no more than 1-2 times per month.

Opt-in today to the Write What Inspires You! Newsletter and join parents, teachers, and colleagues who receive Donna’s newsletter and receive two FREE e-Books: “The Story Behind the Books” and “Marketing Tips”

#weirdnoisesinthenight
#picturebook
#beverlystowemcclure
#storytimefacebooklive
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#writewhatinspiresyounewsletter

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved

A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Friday, July 24, 2020

Story Time Facebook Live - Donna McDine Presents Drots the Dragobotosaurus by Karen Moore

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Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 9 am EST join me for Story Time Facebook Live

I am pleased to present children's author, Karen J. Moore's picture book
Drots the DragoBotoSaurus

Synopsis:

Gavin McCracken's science teacher announced a competition. Every member of the robotics club had to design and build a robot for their end-of-the-year project. The grand prize promised a week at Robot Camp. Gavin wanted to win more than anything. So he drew and he thought and he thought and he drew. After measuring, clanging, banging, and coding... screwing, crunching, taping, and gluing... He finally had something he was sure that would win. However, Drots had ideas of its own.

I will also take requests from parents and their children with a one week lead time. Email today with your request @ donna@donnamcdine.com

Shout out to Children's Authors...

I look forward to connecting with one and all via Donna's Story Time Facebook Live weekly event.

Interested in staying connected beyond the Internet? Please feel free to opt-in to my Write What Inspires You Newsletter! I promise not to fill your email inbox, for I send out my emails no more than 1-2 times per month.

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#karenmoore
#storytimefacebooklive
#drotsthedragobotosaurus
#picturebook
#donnamcdine
#writewhatinspiresyounewsletter

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved

A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Feature of the Week - Frankie's Perfect Home by Beverly Stowe McClure

In case you missed it, I'm happy to share my recent Story Time Facebook Live reading of Beverly Stowe McClure's picture book....

Frankie's Perfect Home

Click here for Story Time Facebook Live

Please feel free to leave your questions for

Beverly Stowe McClure in the comments area.

Thank you for joining us today!

Interested in staying connected beyond the Internet? Please feel free to opt-in to my Write What Inspires You Newsletter! I promise not to fill your email inbox, for I send out my emails no more than 1-2 times per month.

Opt-in today to the Write What Inspires You! Newsletter and join parents, teachers, and colleagues who receive Donna’s newsletter and receive two FREE e-Books: “The Story Behind the Books” and “Marketing Tips”

#beverlystowemcclure
#frankiesperfecthome
#guardianangelpublishing
#donnamcdine
#picturebook
#writewhatinspiresyounewsletter
#storytimefacebooklive,

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Angel's Forever Home ~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books ~ 2019 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Six and Older

Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2016 Purple Dragonfly Honorable Mention Picture Books Five and Under and Story Monster Approved

A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014 and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist