We are very excited to be kicking off Thanksgiving week by announcing one of our new projects … finding the right partner for helping Honorees transform their print picture books into interactive BookApps. Our very first project – more timely than we could have imagined – is Deirdre McLaughlin-Mercier’s bilingual picture book about hurricanes. Earlier this fall, we began working … Read More
From the Mailbox: Award-Winning Authors in the Bunker @ the Greenbrier
This just arrived … Headline Books, Inc., which boasts many Mom’s Choice Awards® book honorees is going to be signing their books in the Bunker at the Greenbrier. The resort is host to the W.Va. Reading Association Conference November 15-16, 2012. [amazon_link id=”0929915917″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]Melinda Chambers holds four prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards® for her children’s books. Her newest title, And We … Read More
Thanksgiving & Home for the Holidays – A Photo Contest
Ah, November the leaves are down and the turkey will soon be heading to the oven. Yum! Just thinking about the aroma of baking pies and a house filled with laughter warms me up inside. The holidays are a long-overdue chance to gather with family and friends to celebrate and give thanks. This Norman Rockwell […] Read More
Family Life: Lifelong Learning through Family Traditions
We recently asked Bob Sornson, educator, speaker, and award-winning author about ways families can help their children reach beyond the “noise” and added activities, and reinforce life-long learning not just academically, but spiritually as well. Some of the most important learning of the year can occur when the kids are home for the holidays. Family […] Read More
How to Simplify Your Social Monitoring | Social Media Examiner
See on Scoop.it – Expertise of Mom’s Choice This line sums it up well: “Most people are not taking the time to regularly monitor online conversations about themselves and their company. Using these tools gives you an excellent opportunity to stand out among your peers.” The article lists two tools and readers chime in with additional recommendations in the comments. … Read More
Book answers Questions about disabilities
According to the 2002 U.S. Census, more than 2.8 million Americans who wheelchair-bound. While awareness of physical disabilities is rising, there still remain plenty of questions and misunderstandings about various physical challenges and disabilities. Part of that is compounded by the fact that many of us find it a challenge to figure out the best way to approach the topic … Read More
A Simple Plan for Writing a Powerful Blog Post in Less Than 2 Hours
See on Scoop.it – Honoree Marketing Tips & News The Dilemma: You already know blogging is an effective marketing channel, but how do you find the time to write a blog post? Whether you are new to blogging or an old hand, you’ll find some easy-to-use tips on ways to publish quality content consistently. Think about using these ideas … Read More
Jeffrey Bennett – Science Wizard
With an M.S. and Ph.D. in Astrophysics, Jeffrey Bennett specializes in mathematics and science education, spending most of his time as a writer, along with speaking to audiences ranging from elementary school children to college faculty. He is the author of best-selling college textbooks in four distinct subject areas: astronomy, mathematics, statistics, and astrobiology (life in the universe). Together, these … Read More