Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Judy Bibbins

Today we were able to get with Judy Bibbins, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book I Have a Gentle Giant. Her book was written to introduce children to the idea of truly unconditional love and friendship, which are big concepts for little ones, Judy wanted to present them in a way that felt more like a friend, a confidant, and protector. She also wanted the illustrations to be whimsical and fun so the book would be a favorite bedtime story or for early readers to enjoy on their own, pulling in the help of illustrator Chris Janelle to make that happen. One of her priorities as a writer is accessibility—whether that means accessibility to the concept of faith or the use of Dyslexi font to provide accessibility to the written word. Read on to see how this author brings all these pieces together in a delightful story for ages 0-7. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Jeanne Bender

Today, we had the opportunity to get with American author Jeanne Bender, who began her writing career at an early age and, thankfully for young readers, decided to create a children’s chapter book series: the Lindie Lou Adventure Series, which received a Mom’s Choice Award. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Alibeth Abreu

Today, we’ll be speaking with Alibeth Abreu, who holds an M.Sc. in Personal Finance and is the author of the MCA-winning children’s picture book, The Great Money Adventure. Her book lets readers (ages 6–10) join a group of charming animal friends as they embark on exciting journeys around the world, discovering new cultures and learning valuable lessons about money, saving, and generosity. Through these delightful tales filled with humor, warmth, and imagination, young readers get to explore the basics of financial literacy. Read More

Dad-Approved: 2025 Mom’s Choice Awards Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate the incredible dads in our lives. Whether he’s a tech enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, or a family game night champion, we’ve curated a selection of award-winning products from the Mom’s Choice Awards that are sure to make his day special. Read More