As part of our ongoing interview series, Mom’s Choice sat down with Tomeko Brown, author of one of our newest award-winning books, An Instrument for Florenda. An Instrument for Florenda is an inspirational book that teaches children about the beauty of dreams and how hard work and persistence pays off. This heartwarming book teaches both children and adults to never give up on dreams while providing fun and entertainment along the way. An Instrument for Florenda is an extra special book because Tomeko was able to write it in conjunction with her son, Chris, as co-author! We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with Tomeko and hear more about her wonderful, award-winning book! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Ellie Smith
For this interview, we were able to speak with multi-Mom’s Choice Award-winning author Ellie Smith! Ellie Smith is the author of the “Tex the Explorer” series and we wanted to talk to her about her latest book, Tex the Explorer: Journey to the Oceans! In this whimsical young adventure story, the main character, Tex, is a young T-Rex who loves to explore. For his birthday his parents gave him a ship with a submarine. Tex is off to explore the oceans! The “Tex the Explorer” series is also special because the spectacular illustrations are by Eyen Johnson, Ellie’s old student! Keep reading to find out more about Ellie Smith, Eyen Johnson, and their award-winning book, Tex the Explorer: Journey to the Oceans! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Jason Colpitts
We sat down with Jason Colpitts, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, Corrine and the Underground Province! Corrine and the Underground Province is the story of a spunky 12-year-old named Corrine who has mysterious dreams of a world unfrozen, and battles against tyrannical Madame Morticia to unite the Underground Province and save planet earth. This is such an interesting book that is sure to keep your young readers (the book is perfect for ages 9 to 12) entertained from start to finish! Keep reading to find out more about Jason Colpitts and his award-winning book, Corrine and the Underground Province! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Joan Ruddiman, EdD
We have a very special treat for you all today, we were able to sit down and interview our multi-Mom’s Choice Award-Winning author Joan Ruddiman, EdD about her not one, but two new award-winning books, and see what she’s been up to since our last interview last September! Joan’s two new books, What Do You Call YOUR Grandfather? and What Do You Call YOUR Grandmother? are charming children’s books that stimulate conversations about grandparents while promoting awareness of the many ways to address grandparents from around the world, and around the diverse United States. These books present engaging ways to explore the many wonderful names for “grandmother” and “grandfather” to help children make connections with their friends and acquaintances. Read More
Giveaway: The Ace Compeers: The Secrets of Skin Colour
We are giving away this award-winning children’s book, The Ace Compeers by Rita Bhandari to 5 lucky winners! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Melanie Joy Mezzancello
For this interview, we were able to sit down and speak with Melanie Joy Mezzancello, author of Love Snaggs: A Little Dog’s Courageous Journey. Love Snaggs is a beautiful and imaginative story about a Yorkie mix named Snaggs who goes on a journey filled with adventure, bravery, and heroism. Love Snaggs is a truly heartwarming story that any animal lover will adore and find hope in, especially after the loss of a pet. Adults and children will both enjoy this delightful book. Keep reading to find out more about it and its author, Melanie Joy Mezzancello! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Chief Patrick J. Kenny (Retired)
Mom’s Choice Awards is excited to announce another post in our interview series where we chat with the inventors, designers, publishers, and others behind some of our favorite family-friendly products. Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! We have a very special interview for you all today. MCA was extremely fortunate to be able to get the chance to speak with Chief Patrick J. Kenny (Retired) about his award-winning book, Taking The Cape … Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Jacqueline Atkins
For this interview, we were able to speak with Jacqueline Atkins, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, From Panamá to New York: Jacquelina’s Story! From Panamá to New York: Jacquelina’s Story is the story of Jacquelina and her transformative journey from Panama to New York! Jacqueline’s story invites readers to experience how an immigrant child finds her identity, voice, and purpose. Keep reading to find out more about Jacqueline and her award-winning story, From Panamá to New York: Jacquelina’s Story! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Chris Skinner
For this interview, we caught up with Chris Skinner, author of the MCA award-winning book, Captain Cake 2: Commander Pickle Is in a Pickle! This is Chris’s second Mom’s Choice Award as well as his second interview with us. In this second book in the Captain Cake series, Commander Pickle is constantly finding himself in a pickle. The series joins Captain Cake and his friends as they journey through space. The Captain Cake stories will keep young readers engaged as they explore important character-building lessons. Keep reading to find out more about Chris and his award-winning book, Captain Cake 2: Commander Pickle Is in a Pickle! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Jodi Dee
We sat down with five-time Mom’s Choice Award-winning author Jodi Dee and talked a little bit with her about one of her most recent award-winning books, The Little Green Jacket! Based on true events, a little green jacket travels through the lives of different children, who live in very different places, and ends up on the other side of the world after a natural disaster. With realistic and stunning detailed black and white illustrations, readers will get to see how the little green jacket experiences being a donation and the importance, power, and magic of giving! Read More