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Donna McDine
Award-winning
Children’s Author
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Donna McDine
(TAPPAN, NEW YORK) – Author
Donna McDine grew up in Rockland County, New York and has lived in several
different towns within the County, such as Congers, Suffern and currently
Tappan. As she was growing up she had the desire to become a reporter someday,
but for one reason or another, she did not explore becoming a reporter. The
characters of Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters are based
on real-life events of Donna and her fraternal twin sister, Debbie. Powder
Monkey is her second historical fiction book and the character Tommy Kitt is
purely fictional. The author describes her journey as a writer as exhilarating,
educational, engaging, roller-coaster and eye-opening.
What readers are saying about McDine’s children’s books…
“The Golden
Pathway is a tale of compassion and
courage. This book earns the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval, a
designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set
forth by the Children's Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of
individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and
graphic design.” –Literary Classics Book Awards & Reviews
“The fast moving
action, bewildering immediacy, and vivid descriptions and illustrations make Powder Monkey an intense time travel
experience for middle grade readers.” ~ Reviewed by Midwest Book Review, Children’s Bookwatch, The
Fiction Shelf
Hockey Agony…
“is a great lessoned learned for
kids, really of all ages. I love the illustrations and love the message.” ~
Debra Beck, Empowered Teens and Parents
“I enjoyed
reading A Sandy Grave. Donna added to
the allure of the story with each page as she pulled me deeper into the
storyline. As with any children’s book, illustrations can create an atmosphere
that allows the story to leap from the page. Julie Hammond’s illustrations were
a perfect collaboration. To this day, many of the books that I have read during
my childhood are my favorite stories. I am happy to say that A Sandy Grave is
now a part of those cherished stories. I highly recommend this book to readers
8-12.” ~ Reviewed by La Isla Bonita, Amazon reviewer
Dee and Deb Off They
Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters… “Author Donna McDine has a delightful
way of supporting children through life's challenges and transitions. Her
stories are realistic and feature likable characters that kids can easily
relate to. With this book, she has lifted 'kindergarten anxiety' in a light and
humorous way - leaving children with a smile on their face and an eagerness for
new beginnings.” ~ Tina M. Games, certified creativity coach and author
of "Journaling by the Moonlight: A Mother's Path to Self
Discovery”
“Angel’s
Forever Home… is a great
children’s and adult book! The story line has great lessons within it and the
artwork is beautiful. The underlying lesson of appreciating life is for all to
enjoy.” ~ Shilamida Kupershteyn, best-selling
author - 31 Days of Gratitude Create the Life You Desire
McDine enjoys engaging with visitors so feel free to leave a comment or
question.
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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!
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Angel's Forever Home~ March 2019 ~ Mascot Books
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
