For this interview, we sat down with multi-award-winning author Allen Brokken to talk about his book, Fear No Evil, book 3 in the Towers of Light Series! Allen Brokken is a Christian, husband, father, storyteller, and leader. He spent much of the last decade running youth programs that his children participated in as a volunteer while he was working full-time in technology leadership. He has since branched out into a number of different things, with writing being the main thing, but he also developing resources for homeschooling families. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Tomeko Brown
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 Allen Brokken
For this interview, we sat down with multi-award-winning author Allen Brokken to talk about his book, Still Small Voice, book 2 in the Towers of Light Series! Allen Brokken is a Christian, husband, father, storyteller, and leader. He spent much of the last decade running youth programs that his children participated in as a volunteer while he was working full-time in technology leadership. He has since branched out into a number of different things, with writing being the main thing, but he also developing resources for homeschooling families. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Holly DiBella-McCarthy
MCA was able to sit down with Holly DiBella-McCarthy, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning movie, Dilly Duck Plays All Day! Dilly Duck Plays All Day is a rhyming picture book written to expand pre-reading skills, math skills, and emotional vocabulary for children ages 2-6. Parents and teachers can use this book as a school readiness tool as well as an anchor for extension activities. Keep reading to find out more about Holly and her award-winning book, Dilly Duck Plays All Day! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Alexa Palmer
We recently got the opportunity to catch up with Mom’s Choice Award-winning author, Alexa Palmer to speak with her about her fabulous book, Jolene: Adventures of a Junk Food Queen! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Clara Denise West, Ph.D.
We’re so happy you all could join us for another interview in our ongoing series. For this interview, we were able to speak with Clara Denise West, Ph.D., author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, Koko and Friends: The Long Shots! Koko is an acronym for “Keep on Keepin’ On!”—the very essence of perseverance–they never, ever, give up! Koko and Friends is a book about just that, pursuing passions and doing what is right, no matter what life may throw at you. Koko and Friends: The Long Shots is a great book to read to your kids, grandkids, nieces, or nephews filled with important lessons and entertainment from start to finish! Keep reading to find out more about Clara Denise West, Ph.D., and her award-winning book, Koko and Friends! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Katelyn Ward
For this interview, we were able to sit down and chat with Katelyn Ward, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning children’s book, Dog Love: A Picture Book for Dog Lovers! How do you show your dog you love him? By doing everything he loves! Follow along in this helpful story to learn all the ways to show your favorite furry friend that you care. This book is a perfect read for dog lovers everywhere. Keep reading to find out more about Katelyn and her amazing book, Dog Love! 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