From the Mailbox: Cheri Hallwood’s Books Come to Life

In April, Cheri Hallwood sent us a note to tell us she was participating in a project that was bringing her picture books to life. While serving as a judge for the Miller College Children’s Literature Project, she was also awaiting the transformation of her children’s picture books into stage plays. The Curious Polka Dot Surprise; One Wish for Winifred Witch; and … Read More

Spotlight Update: Catching Up with Donna Marie Seim

Welcome to the third installment of our new Update series. At the Mom’s Choice Awards®, an honoree is considered an alumnus … someone who is part of the family for life, not just an awards cycle. We love celebrating their news and achievements, and these mini-spotlights are a perfect way for us to catch up and reconnect with them. In … Read More

Alumni Spotlight Update: Vanessa Van Petten

It is hard to believe that it’s already been two years since we last spoke with Vanessa Van Petten, author of You’re Grounded! In our June 2009 interview, Vanessa shared the reason behind the book: she knew she wasn’t the only teen tired of fighting with her parents and she wanted to build bridges for both “sides.” Now that she’s had … Read More

Alumni Spotlight Update: Heather Ledeboer, Mom4Life.com

We call our honorees “alumni” for a reason … you deserve a lifetime of recognition for all you’ve accomplished to help families find the best. Our new Update series gives you a chance to meet or reconnect with honorees you’ve read about or heard about before. So on with the show … It’s hard to believe that it has been … Read More

From the Mailbox: Lots of Sweet News from Little Pickle Press

We subscribe to our honorees’ newsletters because it helps us keep up with them … and they’re always filled with great news. The LPP Insider is no exception … So imagine our joy in learning that “our very own” Rana Diorio will be visiting The Balancing Act on June 14, 2011 to talk about “the importance and challenge of discussing … Read More