Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Aggie L. Jae

The latest in our ongoing series of interviews with award-winning creators of family-friendly products is Aggie L. Jae, who recently won a Mom’s Choice Gold Award for her first children’s book, The Water Door. In it, readers go on an exciting adventure into another world, the planet Tetherae, a land of enormous giants, fierce dinosaurs, underground caverns, and mystical castles. Will the children be able to pay the ransom and rescue someone they love — before time runs out? Young readers and middle-graders will enjoy the magic and fantasy of the world Aggie L. Jae creates. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Ann Marie Hannon

We’re excited to welcome Ann Marie Hannon, a talented author whose books have earned multiple Mom’s Choice Awards. Ann Marie’s stories, including Puffy and the Formidable Foe and All About A Boy Who Was Afraid of the Dark, teach valuable lessons about problem-solving, empathy, and collaboration. With a background in mediation, her writing encourages children to navigate challenges with understanding and teamwork. Today, Ann Marie shares her journey, inspiration, and the impact her books have on young readers and their families. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winners Connie and Callan Thornell

Today, we’re especially pleased to have with us the wonderfully talented creative team of Connie and Callan Thornell, author and illustrator respectively of the Tinzie Jo and Brindley Series. Today they’ll discuss Book 4 in the series—Touring with Tinzie Jo and Brindley: Racing to Share Halloween Safety. This addition to a series about traveling friends—who share friendship with others on their journeys—is a powerful and timely reminder for kids to enjoy the holiday safely. Written for kids ranging from preschoolers through secondary school students and beyond, this imaginative tale shows kids how trick-or-treating can safely be part of their holiday routine. Read More

Easy and Fun Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids

Discover easy and fun Halloween costume ideas for kids! From DIY superhero capes to classic ghosts and cute animal masks, these simple costumes will make your child’s Halloween unforgettable. Perfect for parents looking for quick, creative, and budget-friendly options! Read More