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Happy Spring to You! Easter is just around the corner and along the celebrating, feasting, remembrances, and family togetherness; we would like to send out one small reminder… Stock up on Cadbury Milk Chocolate Eggs! Why? Because these little beauties are not only nummy, they are part of a fun “unplugged” activity that the whole family will enjoy. In my co-authored book, A Year in the Secret Garden, readers can
In a time of Social Distancing, there’s one global resource that is available to everyone, at any time–The Great Outdoors! Nature is healthy, safe and free… perfect for kids to continue to grow and learn during these uncertain times. Your own backyard is a great place for your child to get outside in play. In addition to swimming and playing outdoor sports, your child can also use your backyard as
Reading is important. Honoring our Earth is critical. Here’s an amazing idea for how to combine the two! As humans, it’s really, really up to us to change our ways to reverse the environmental issues that are plaguing our planet. “We can’t save the world by playing by the rules, because the rules have to be changed. Everything needs to change – and it has to start today.”~Greta Thunberg One of many
As the last days of 2019 tick by, and Christmas is just around the proverbial corner, the Audrey Press Team would like to pause for a moment and just say THANK YOU to the fans, book buyers, educators, authors, illustrators, and behind-the-scenes folks who continue to support this company. We’d also like to take a moment to celebrate the exceptional books that Audrey Press has published over the last year
As the holiday season nears, many people are scrambling to find that *perfect* gift for the hard to buy for person. Shelves are filled with tons of present ideas that promise brilliance, relaxation, and self-improvement, but Audrey Press has some gift ideas for adults than no one else has; gifts that will also enhance and improve brains and businesses in the upcoming new year. Books! Non-fiction titles for adults, to
In many parts of the country, people are dealing with the cold winter paired with shorter days. The result, an increase in vitamin deficiency, a loss of motivation, and just over “blue moods.” This affects adults and kids alike. Children’s reading and play advocates Valarie Budayr from Jump Into a Book and Marilyn Scott-Waters from The Toymaker have teamed up to create an innovative (and much needed) option for parents
Some of my fondest memories as a child include the times spent reading with my parents (specifically, my mother). The gentle cadence of her voice paired with the thrill of crispy white book pages that shared a thrilling story became a nightly ritual. Then I became a parent myself and the love and the magic of reading together every night was something we all looked forward to. As the gift-giving
Our mission is to not only raise awareness for the kid’s books that celebrate diversity but to get more of these of books into classrooms and libraries. That was the Mission Statement of a fledgling non-profit over seven years ago. To date, Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD) has donated over 8000 diverse books for kids and this grassroots initiative has expanded to include worldwide readers, book reviewers, authors, organizations and
Books play a huge part in all children’s lives. Numerous studies have also shown that reading to a child as little as twenty minutes per week will not only result in stronger readers but ones who carry a love of literature into adulthood. But just as important as having quality books available for young readers is the ability for them to be able to “see themselves” within the pages of
As the team at Audrey Press have traveled the journey of publishing the new and unique diverse children’s book, Sissy Goes Tiny by Rebecca Flansburg and B.A. Norrgard over the last year, we’ve had the chance to learn and understand the life choices that go along with choosing to live in a home that is under 399 square feet. These revelations and lessons have come to us courtesy of co-author,
Renee CormierMother-Daughter Book Club
