Wild Horses Steal Hearts In Satchi And Little Star

Have you ever seen a herd of feral horses? Neigh? These wild horses have inspired artists, writers, animal-lovers, the young, and the young-at-heart alike. Donna Seim is a writer who was so intrigued by these mysterious creatures of the Grand Turk Island in the Turks and Caicos Islands that she wrote a book! Her Mom’s Choice Award® winning book [amazon_link id=”0982823673″ … Read More

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

Multi Award-winning Author Cheri L. Hallwood is Bringing Books to Life

Now, in addition to being a mom-preneur, publisher, and multi-award-winning author, Cheri L. Hallwood has added the title “judge.” Cheri is helping to judge the winners among the finalists in the Miller College Children’s Literature Project. She is also looking forward to see the transformation of three of her picture books – The Curious Polka Dot Surprise; One Wish for Winifred … Read More

BookTrailer: Hot Issues, Cool Choices by Sandra McLeod Humphrey

Mom’s Choice Awards honoree Sandra McLeod Humphrey has made it her life’s passion to get kids and adults talking together … about the hard stuff, like bullying and peer pressure. Her new book trailer graphically illustrates the emotions and impact of leaving these issues unaddressed. Hot Issues, Cool Choices: Facing Bullies, Peer Pressure, Popularity and Put-Downs (Prometheus Books, 2007) earned Mom’s Choice … Read More

To Grandmother’s House We Go: A Visit with Grandma Janet Mary Sinke

The Alumni Spotlight is a periodic feature of the Mom’s Choice Awards® blog. It is part of our ongoing effort to “shine the spotlight” on our honorees and their contributions to promoting excellence in family-friendly media, products, and services. We share their stories not only to celebrate their accomplishments, but to give you an opportunity to see the benefits of … Read More