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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,
FACT: Girls quit sports 6x the rate of boys. Based on this knowledge, two moms put their creative heads together to pen a book that has parents, coaches, and volunteer coaches clamoring for more. HOW TO COACH GIRLS by Mia Wenjen and Alison Foley was released in 2018 to rave reviews and now this popular book that is helping coaches keep young females athletes in sports is available on Kindle!
Editing your book as an indie author is NOT something you want your brother’s wife’s cousin’s uncle to do. How your book is editing reflects your credibility as an author and too many self-publishers cut corners on this process to save time and money. The result is less-than-perfect work, bad reviews, and reduced books sales. As you build your editing team, know your sense of voice and build a team
Home is where the heart is and no matter how you define “home,” the common denominator is that it is almost always the place where love grows best. But what would you do when the “home” that you have always known is about to change in a very drastic, but exciting, way? One of Audrey Press’s most recent published picture books is the unique and delightful Sissy Goes Tiny: a
{guest post from Becky Flansburg and B.A. Norrgard–authors of Sissy Goes Tiny} There is so much to be grateful for in life. From health to adventures, every day is a gift. Sometimes those gifts come in unique and even surprise forms as well. When co-author B.A. Norrgard and I (completely out-of-the-blue) had an idea for a children’s book, it was something that wasn’t on our Short List of Goals. Long
Sometimes, creativity comes from the most unexpected places. But that’s the thing about creativity…one minute your brain is void of any ideas and the next, creativity sneaks up on you and catches you by surprise. Some people call it their “ah-HA” moment. The “ah-AH” moment for new authors Rebecca Flansburg and B.A. Norrgard started as a “what if?” conversation between the two long-time friends. It was the summer of 2018
Renee CormierMother-Daughter Book Club
