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
The Wizard Rides the Magic School Bus: Nick Ruth and the Remin Chronicles
In 2007, the Just for Mom Foundation presented a series of profiles of Mom’s Choice Awards Alumni on its website. Lucie Bouchard Antoniazzi profiled author Nick Ruth, MCA award-winner for his fantasy chapter book series. We are republishing that feature (adding links and updated information) as part of our Alumni Spotlight series. The recipient of the Fall 2005 Mom’s Choice … Read More
From Farm to Fantasy: The Magic of Lee Edward Fodi
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
Creating a Legacy for Our Children – Joanne C. King has Answers
On May 15, 2009, MCA Founder Tara Paterson talked with Joanne King, a 2009 Mom’s Choice Awards® honoree. We are reformatting and republishing this interview as part of our Alumni Spotlight. Tara: Today I have the special opportunity to interview Joanne King, creator of the Answers CD ROM, a guided journal from parents to their children. Joanne’s company is Besoga … Read More
Silent Voices No More: A Conversation with Jodee Kulp
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
Just in Time for the Fourth of July: Mom, Apple Pie, and Snickerdoodle
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
Book Expo America 2009: News and Reviews
Wow! New York is always a great place to visit, and when you add Book Expo America to the mix it is a blast! By Sunday evening, we were all exhausted … but very pleased. Before we go any further, we’d like to offer a huge thanks to all of our volunteers. Words cannot express how much we appreciate your … Read More
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One of the first stop for BookExpo America attendees is the New Title Showcase. This is the event’s destination for regulars who want to spend time browsing some of the best of this year’s debut titles. As in years past, the Mom’s Choice Awards® is thrilled to have the opportunity to showcase new books by its honorees. In addition to … Read More