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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Transformative Journey Leading to Healing: Heal to Lead by Kelly Campbell

I primarily read and review children's books and I'm stepping outside of the usual to share with you an incredible read...

Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing

by Kelly L. Campbell

Transformative Journey Leading to Healing

From the onset I was immersed into the author’s writing style and openness to her own healing journey. As I dived deep into the question prompts a realization like none other flowed forth of what has occurred in my life and how I need and now are moving forward to my own healing. And coupled with the approach of the realization that all who we encounter are on their own personal journey of healing, business and personal conversations have taken a much deeper level. Heal to Lead: Revolutionizing Leadership through Trauma Healing is a must read for not only leaders, but for all humans.

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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 - SOLD OUT

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

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Award-winning Children's Author, Donna McDine

🎄🌟🎁 Dear Friends,

I hope this email finds you surrounded by warmth, love, and holiday cheer! 🎉🎅✨ As we approach the end of this extraordinary year, I wanted to take a moment to extend my heartfelt wishes to you and your family for a truly blessed holiday season and a Happy New Year! 🌟🎉

Looking back on the past year, I am filled with gratitude for the genuine connection we share. 😊🙏 Your presence in my life has been a constant source of inspiration and joy, and I am truly grateful for our special bond. 💛🤗 I cherish the moments we have spent together and I am thrilled to continue building cherished memories in the coming years.

As we embark on a brand new chapter filled with hopes and dreams, let us carry the light of hope, positivity, and resilience in our hearts. ✨🌈 Together, we can conquer any challenges and embrace the countless opportunities that lie ahead. 🙌💪

May the holiday season bring you an abundance of love, laughter, and precious moments with your loved ones. 🎁🎄🎅 As we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new, may 2024 shower you with health, happiness, and success in every endeavor. 🌟🌠

I am grateful beyond words for your presence in my life, and I look forward to nurturing our friendship in the coming year. ✉️❤️

Wishing you a holiday season filled with love, laughter, and joyful celebrations!

Namaste,

Donna

Award-winning Children's Author & Reiki Master Teacher 🌺🌟

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, December 4, 2023

Children's Book Holiday Sale - Award-winning Children's Author Donna McDine

Holiday Sale Announcement!

All my children's books except Hockey Agony (Sold Out)

are on sale from now until December 21st...

Any book (Soft or Hard cover) is $5 except for Angel's Forever Home ($10)!

Visit www.donnamcdine.com/books.html today

to order your personalized and autographed book(s) for the child in your life!

You can also Venmo me your payment & order details at

@Donna-McDine

Order today!

#holidaysale
#childrensbooks
#donnamcdine

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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

Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ SOLD OUT ~ 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

Rhyming Picture Book Review: All About Bears by John Ross

Title: All About Bears

Written by: John Ross

Illustrated by: Imasha Chethani

Publisher: John Ross Peterson

Pages: 47

ASIN: B09VMYNSGB

Publication date: March 15, 2022

Picture Book Review – by Donna M. McDine

Emmy-winning television producer, writer, and composer has penned a beautiful informative rhyming picture book, All About Bears. Take your young muse on an exploring adventure of the many types of bears throughout the world and their geographical habitats. Learning is now just for the young, but all that endear to instill the love of reading and environmental conservation near and far. Bravo to John for creating this exhilarating picture book and to Imasha Chethani for the whimsical illustrations.

Amazon link for All About Bears by John Ross

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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 27, 2023

Children's Picture Book Review: Diwali in My New Home by

Title: Diwali In My New Home

Written by: Shachi Kaushik

Illustrated by: Aishwarya Tandon

Publisher: Beaming Books (September 27, 2022)

Hardcover: 32 pages

ISBN-10: 1506484077

ISBN-13: 978-1506484075

Reading age: 4 - 8 years

Grade level: 1 - 2

Picture Book Review – by Donna M. McDine

Priya has moved with her family from India and longs for the colorful and joyful days of celebrating Diwali. The customs she so cherishes remain in her heart and the desire to celebrate in her new home thousands of miles away from all that she has ever known. Her parents, knowing the importance of not forgetting their beautiful customs, prepare their new home just the way they always did in India. And by doing so it naturally gathers the neighbors in their curiosity of learning about Diwali. The heartwarming connection through the Diwali customs will have the reader's heart soaring. Accompanied with a glossary and Diwali history is an added bonus! Personally, while I am a Roman Catholic, I enjoyed how the deity, Lakshmi, was brought into the history as well as the deities Ganesha, Rama, Sita, and Lakshman. as I have a statue of Lakshimi in my home and often pray to her. The illustrations by Aishwarya Tandon will warm your heart and have you smiling throughout the story of young, Priya.

Visit Shachi Kaushik at www.storiesbyshachi.com

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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 2, 2020

Award-winning children's author, Donna McDine Visits the Virtual Collingswood Book Festival

I am thrilled to be part of the 18th Annual Collingswood Book Festival that has gone virtual due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Collingswood Book Festival is a 501 (c) 3 organization run entirely by volunteers. Every October since 2004, the event has been held outdoors as a street festival. Once the pandemic has subsided, organizers expect to return to the street, where the Book Festival covers block after block of Haddon Avenue.

Each year, community members from the region are invited to help organize the event. Collingswood Book Festival Unveils Children’s Programming The Children’s section of the Collingswood Book Festival this year is as much for parents and teachers as it is for their children. Parents and their children can listen to the nearly 30 authors read from their books, and with a simple click, you can buy an autographed book from Inkwood Books. Learn more.

Welcome to the Children’s Book section!

We hope you have a fun and interactive experience with our authors. Each author provided their background, ways to connect on social media and a virtual reading of their featured book.

A great big shout out to Amanda Rowe. We recently connected through the Internet and my blog interview of Amanda appeared on September 9, 2020. Learn more about Amanda.

You can also see a full list on Inkwood’s website.

For additional information, visit the Collingswood Book Festival and follow on Facebook and Instagram. I invite you to explore the wonderful author’s and their books and we all look forward to “seeing” you there!

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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

Sunday, September 6, 2020

The QueryLetter.com Writing Contest

The QueryLetter.com Writing Contest

Can you write a blurb for a hypothetical book?

This writing contest is all about book blurbs. The twist? We want blurbs about completely made-up, nonexistent books. Get creative!

Write and submit a back cover blurb of 100 words or fewer that sets the stage for a novel, establishes the characters, and raises the stakes in a way that makes readers want to find out more.

Let your imagination go wild—and who knows? You may be inspired to turn your blurb into a novel of your own one day.

The award

We will award one prize of $500 to the best blurb.

The submitted blurbs will be judged by our team of query letter writers based on how effectively they hook readers, taking into account the writing style and the overall impression.

Requirements

Your blurb must be original. Any submissions found to contain plagiarism will be disqualified.

Submissions must be 100 words or fewer. Please run a spellcheck and proofread carefully.

You may submit multiple entries provided each entry is a completely unique blurb.

You can apply from anywhere in the world. No purchase is necessary to enter this contest.

In applying, you grant us permission to publish your blurb entry on the QueryLetter.com blog.

Please apply by noon (US Eastern time) on September 15, 2020.

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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, April 6, 2020

Children’s Book Award Contests: The Importance of Entering by Donna McDine

Children’s Book Award Contests: The Importance of Entering

By Donna McDine

The importance of entering children’s book award contests goes well beyond a win. There are two sides you can capitalize on. The obvious, if your book achieves book award recognition you and your publisher can reap the benefits of promoting you as an award-winning author. Second, even if you don’t place in the contest your book does gain additional exposure through the judging process. For example, when I participated in the 2011 NYS Reading Association Conference and Author Fair, two different teachers who are judges for the 2014 NYS Reading Association Charlotte Award mentioned they read my book for the contest. This provided a great opportunity to talk about my school visit workshops and The Golden Pathway’s Educators Guide, which then led to two different school visits. What better way to get the conversation going about your book then by people in the educational trenches.

Not sure where to being your search for contests? Of course the Internet is your most viable option. Google “children’s book award contests” and you will receive over a million hits. I can feel your shoulders sag; please don’t be dismayed as to where to begin. To help you get started I recommend the following websites for comprehensive contest listings:

Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators – The Golden Kite Award, Sid Fleischman Humor Award, and Sue Alexander Most Promising New Work Award.

Story Monster Ink

The Purple Crayon

The Reading Tub – Directory of Children’s Literature and Book Awards

U.S. National and Canadian Awards for Children's and YA Literature

Children’s Literacy Classic International Book Awards

IRA Children’s and Young Adult’s Book Awards

Writer’s Digest -Even though The Golden Pathway and Hockey Agony were originally submitted as short stories to the annual contest they both placed as Honorable Mentions hence providing interest by Guardian Angel Publishing in offering my first two children book contracts.

An additional effective way to help keep you up to date on children’s book awards is by setting up a Google Alert with “children’s book awards”

Don’t stop researching with just the above mentioned. Conduct a search by state, topic, etc. (i.e., historical fiction, bullying, music, etc., all depending on the topic of your book). Cynthia Leitich Smith’s website noted above is a great resource for state-by-state.

Since the majority of contests are copyright deadline based, even before your book is published you need to educate yourself as to what contest is the most reputable and the best fit for your particular book. Do your homework and double check the submission guidelines (they do change from time to time just as publisher submission guidelines). Don’t come across as an amateur, research and confirm submission guidelines before submitting. What to look for: topic, copyright year, state of residency, country, etc.

Create an Excel spreadsheet for tracking purposes:

· Contest Name

· Contact Info

· Deadline Date

· Date Submitted

· Winners Announced By

· Accepted

· Rejected

· Comments

Of course, adjust the form to your personal needs. I set deadline reminders 30 days prior to the actual deadline on my Outlook Task Reminder. Don’t feel as if you need to “reinvent the wheel” in creating your Excel spreadsheet, if you are interested I’d be delighted to email you my blank tracking form. Please feel free to email me at donna@donnamcdine.com. Please mention where you read my article and put “Children’s Book Contests Tracking Form” in the subject line.

Good luck in your quest in becoming an award-winning children’s author!

If you are an award-winning children's author, I'd enjoy hearing about your journey.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Be safe and well!

Write What Inspires You! Newsletter ~ Opt-in today 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”

#childrensbookawardcontests

#SCBWI

#storymonsterink

#thepurplecrayon

#thereadingtub

#clcinternationalbookawards

#writersidgest

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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

Monday, February 3, 2020

Write What Inspires You! Blog Themes with Award-winning Children's Author, Donna McDine

I am delighted to be kicking off the week of February 9, 2020 my weekly blog themes for Write What Inspires You!

As with my Energy Serenity Reiki Services practice, focus continues to be my theme of 2020, rather than allowing distractions to sway me from blogging and visiting blogs on a regular basis. I've missed the personal connection with visitors and visiting colleagues in the industry.

I've created three weekly post themes....

Mondays = Marketing and Inspiration

Monday's I will focus on marketing tips or what inspires me to write.

Wednesdays = Feature of the Week: Book Reviews, Recommended Books or Author or Illustrator Interviews.

If you are an author or illustrator and would like to be featured at Write What Inspires You! please feel free to leave a comment or email me at donna@donnamcdine.com. Not only will your interview be featured right here, I will feature your interview in my Write What Inspires You! Newsletter and throughout my social media channels.

Fridays = Where My Writing Muse Takes Me

Friday's may be a glimpse into the world of one of my six children's books, a literary calendar book fans focus or what sparks my muse at the given moment.

I look forward to lively engagement.

Thank you for your time and interest!

#donnamcdine
#authorinterviews
#bookreviews
#awardwinningchildrensauthor
#writingmuse

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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

Monday, January 6, 2020

Slaying Your Inner Naysayer - Starting 2020 Off on Positive Note

In my continued journey of slaying my inner naysayer, I'm starting off 2020 on a positive note in several ways...

Continuing a healthy self-care lifestyle through journaling, meditation, massage and Reiki therapy, eating healthy and staying hydrated.

Dusting off several shelved works-in-progress and will be attending several Society of Children's Book Writer's and Illustrators (SCBWI) area events and workshops...

SCBWI Agents Panel at Manhattanville College - hosted by the Westchester NY SCBWI Chapter on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Thank you to Gina and Kimberly for coordinating!

SCBWI Shoptalk, Q&A & Critique session - hosted by the Eastern Upstate SCBWI Chapter on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 6:30-89:30 pm at the New City Library, New City, NY. Thank you Kerry for coordinating!

I'd enjoyed hearing about how you are setting the tone for a fabulous 2020!

Looking forward to a year of manifestations through healthy living and positive efforts filled with gratitude!

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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

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Merry Christmas

May all my family members and friends who need miracles be blessed.

May whoever is feeling unwell and weak be given strength.

May all of those who have heavy burdens have their load lightened.

May your Christmas be one filled with happiness and joy.

Amen.

Monday, December 9, 2019

Virtual Author Visit - Continued Engagement by Award-winning Children's Author, Donna McDine

As my virtual author visit with the Good Elementary School located in Irving, TX on September 27, 2019 concluded their teachers, Sylvia Huber and Laura Cardenas, and I chatted further about staying connected throughout the school year.

My offer to “adopt” the class for the school year has come to fruition!

Woo hoo…Snoopy Dance is definitely in order…

I recently received the first round of questions from the students via individual videos through Flipgrid. I had the pleasure of viewing the 37 videos and responding individually to their questions via a video.

My heart soared with each video and their thoughtful questions as well as sharing a bit about how their writing assignments are going. As a children’s author to have this type of engagement with students is exhilarating. I am looking forward to continued engagement throughout the school year.

Thank you with deep gratitude to the students at

Good Elementary School and their teachers Ms. Huber and Ms. Cardenas.

Our motto… “never give up and always ask questions.”

#Flipgrid
#virtualauthorvisit
#DonnaMcDine
#schoolvisits
#authorschoolvisit

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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

Thursday, November 28, 2019

Happy Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, let those of us who have much and those who have little gather at the welcoming table of the Lord.

At this blessed feast, may rich and poor alike remember that we are called to serve on another and to walk together in God's gracious world.

With thankful hearts, we praise our God who like a loving parent denies us no good thing.

Credit... Womans Day

#thankful

#givethanks
#gratitude

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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