Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Thank you for joining us for another installment in our interview series! For this interview, we were delighted to speak with Ivy Cayden, the author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, Everything All At Once. Everything All At Once is a beautiful story about young love and first crushes. Everything All At Once is definitely filled with everything all at once, including teenage angst, humor, friendship, adventure, romance, inspiration, and dreams. There’s also a fun and killer playlist included within the book that goes along perfectly with all the emotions throughout the story. Keep reading to find out more about Ivy and how Everything All At Once came to be! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Susan Bortone
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Thanks for joining us for another part of our interview series! We were so pleased to get the opportunity to catch up with Susan Bortone, founder of the MCA award-winning product, Snuggy Buddy! Some fun facts about Susan’s brand, it is officially called Snuggy Buddy, By Roc & Oli. Roc & Oli stands for Susan’s kids Rocco & Olivia, who are the inspiration behind her brand. Susan’s company also donates fabrics to Project Linus, a charity that makes blankets for babies and children in need, because we believe that every child deserves a chance to sleep sound and dream big. Snuggy Buddy is meant for babies 6-12 months and is the first of its kind to solve the problem of not being able to leave a loose toy in the crib with your baby to help soothe them safely while they sleep. Keep reading to find out more about Susan and the award-winning Snuggy Buddy! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Melanie Burgess
For this interview, we were lucky to get the chance to speak with Melanie Burgess, the author of our MCA award-winning book, To Be or Knot To Be! To Be or Knot To Be is a humorous tale of two flamingos who face the dilemma of becoming tied in a knot. This book is perfect for nature and animal lovers who want to teach their children about habitat conservation and includes a habitat hunt for kids to enjoy. To Be or Knot To Be also teaches fun facts about the habitats in the Everglades and is told in rhyme, making it a must-have book for bedtime! Keep reading to find out more about Melanie and her award-winning book, To Be or Knot To Be. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Patsie McCandless
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Welcome and thank you for joining us for another part of our interview series. For this interview, we were delighted to speak with Patsie McCandless, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book Becoming Jesse! Becoming Jesse is an inspiring story that’s filled with magic and wonder. This story is for readers of all ages and teaches important lessons about how to deal with some of life’s crucial problems such as attitudes and adversity. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winners Alysson Bourque and Lori Orlinsky
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Welcome to another segment of our interview series. For this interview, we spoke with two MCA award-winning authors and owners of Foreword Publicity, Alysson Bourque and Lori Orlinsky. Foreword Publicity is the only book publicity firm built by authors, for authors. Created by Gold Mom’s Choice Award winners Alysson Bourque and Lori Orlinsky, Foreword Publicity believes in the importance of creating a customized publicity plan tailored to each author’s individual needs and budget. Their mission is to give clients a custom and highly effective PR campaign that will spark book sales, build author and book branding, and secure media coverage nationwide. Foreword Publicity works with traditional, hybrid, and indie published authors of all genres. Keep reading to catch up with Aly and Lori as they talk about how authors can create a roadmap to success in the coming year. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Tejal V. Patel
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers, welcome to another segment of our interview series! For today’s interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Tejal V. Patel, author of the MCA winning book, Meditation for Kids. Meditation for Kids is a must-have for parents looking to teach their children meditation and mindfulness without having to be an expert themselves. This book is perfect for beginners and experts in meditation alike who are looking to make meditation a fun, family activity while also teaching children how to manage their bodies, energy, emotions, and how they react to stress. Keep reading to find out more about Tejal V. Patel and how she came to write such a helpful and inciteful children’s book! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Christina Myers
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers, and welcome to another installment of our interview series! For this interview, we were delighted to speak with the Mom’s Choice Award-winning author, Christina Myers. Christina Myers wrote The Little Boy Who Wouldn’t Eat Cheesecake, a timely tale about a preconceived notion being challenged and overcome before it’s too late. The Little Boy Who Wouldn’t Eat Cheesecake inspires selective eaters and young readers to try new recipes and promotes conversation about the food they did not enjoy in childhood and what happens when they finally try the foods for themselves. Keep reading to find out more about Christina Myers and how she came to write The Little Boy Who Wouldn’t Eat Cheesecake! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Chris Parsons
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers. Thank you all for joining us for another interview in our series! For this interview, we got to speak with Chris Parsons, the author of the MCA award-winning book, A Little Spark. A Little Spark is an innovative, inspiring, and entertaining tale about unlikely comrades who join forces on a quest to defeat a threatening enemy. A Little Spark reminds us that we all need something in life every day to ignite our passion and spirit – to help the world be a “warmer” place and to look for ways to “Be That Spark.” Keep reading to find out more about the creative mind behind such an imaginative book! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Rob Bennet
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! We hope this finds you well- thank you for joining us for another installment of our interview series. For this installment, we had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Bennet, creator of the MCA award-winning product, Bloxels! Bloxels is a hands-on platform for kids to design and build their own video games. Keep reading to find out more about Bloxels and its creator, Rob Bennet! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Elizabeth Sautter
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Thank you for joining us for another installment of our interview series. Today, we had the pleasure of speaking with Elizabeth Sautter! Elizabeth Sautter is the author of the MCA award-winning book, Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick! Practical activities to help your child manage emotions, navigate social situations, and reduce anxiety. This book was released November 10, 2020, and is already receiving high praise. Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick! is filled with practical activities to help your child manage their emotions, navigate social situations, and decrease anxiety. Keep reading to find out more about Make Social and Emotional Learning Stick! and its author, Elizabeth Sautter! Read More