Congratulations and Welcome May and June 2011 Alumni class! We would also like to welcome those of you visiting us for the first time. If you’re joining us after BookExpo America, we hope that we had a chance to chat while you were there and if not, that you found it to be a very productive week! Each month, the … 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
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
BEA 2011 Countdown: Events in Booth 2264, Part 2
The countdown continues! Yesterday we had a preview of some of the prizes in our daily drawings, today we want to introduce you to the honorees and alumni who are in our booth on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. 9:00 – 10:00 :30 – Mary Cashman and Cynthia Whipple autograph Merrilee Mannerly & Her Magnificent Manners 10:01 – 11:00 :30 JoaAnn … Read More
BEA Spotlight Shines on Tim Ostermeyer and the Adventures of Rusty and Ginger Fox
Tim Ostermeyer knows the hard work that goes into crafting an award-winning product. Tim is a Master Photographer whose wildlife photography has earned him 250 (!) First Place awards, and Photographer of the Year by various organizations. Transforming those images into a story for children, in many ways is an extension of the art Tim knows and loves. As you'll … Read More