From her Forest, Author Diane Mae Robinson Brings her Irrrational Dragon to Visit

From her Forest, Author Diane Mae Robinson Brings her Irrational Dragon to Visit... Fellow writer and Canadian, G. Mitchell Baker, created a wonderful post with his interview of me. See G.  Mitchell's author information below. Re-blog from: http://www.gmitchellbakerauthor.com/interviews-with-authors-and-friends/from-her-forest-author-diane-mae-robinson-brings-her-irrational-dragon-to-visit     Diane Mae Robinson Today it is my great pleasure to welcome writer friend and Canadian author Diane M. Robinson who has said about herself, Ever since I was a child, I named things. Trees, cars, houses, clouds and of course, all the family pets. Every thing deserves a proper name in my view. My ladder even has a name: Harold H.Handover. Indeed, you will find, as I have, Diane is an incredible person, as well as an incredible author of children's books. For example, the incredible person I have come to know has studied at Institute of Children's Literature and teaches acrylics, watercolor, and clay sculpture as the St. Paul Visual Arts Center. She also serves on committee for the Friends for World Development, volunteering  to help coordinate sustainable programs in Indore, India regarding schools, tea plantations, weaving/sewing centers, milk co-ops, and community meeting halls. She has also volunteered for Kindness in Action to provide dental care for the poor in outlying areas in Honduras and Guatemala. Indeed, a very special person, who happens to be an incredible author as well. 'Incredible' came to mind when I learned that Diane as an author has earned, and is the recipient of the 2012 Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award (literary arts); the 2012 Purple Dragonfly Book Award; the 2013 Readers' Favorite International Book Award; the 2013 Sharp Write Book Award; the 2104 Readers' Favorite International Book Award; the 2015 Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval; and, the 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award in the genre of fantasy/adventure children’s chapter books. Books one and two in The Pen Pieyu Adventures series have won 6 international book awards and one provincial award. What makes Diane Robinson an incredible author, is that she is a multi-award-winning children's author, writing Instructor and tutor at Creative Writing Institute. Before diving into the interview, I thought to complete this introduction, only after listening to Diane read in her own words. DMR: Over the last several months, Longstride Castle had become quite accustomed to having the only Princess Knight, well, the only knight actually, in the lands of Pen Pieyu. The king and queen held many parties in Petra's honor, and royals and peasants alike acknowledged the Princess Knight's kindness and bravery and brought what gifts they could to the castle, although the gift bearing seemed to have slowed of late. Petra was not concerned with the parties or gifts as much as she was eager to practice all her knight skills : jousting, fencing, javelin throwing, steed grooming and maintenance, running, armour polishing, and, of course, onion-throwing to hit the mark. She also kept up with her Highland dance lessons, just because she liked it. Longstride Castle had also become quite accustomed to having a dragon in the kitchen since Snarls had become master barbecue connoisseur. The royal rule book said nothing about a dragon in the kitchen, only that the master barbecue connoisseur must provide a very hot fire available for barbecues at a moment's notice. The castle parties flourished as Snarls roasted to perfection his specialties: skewed onion-turnip pom-poms, onion-broccoli no-where-to-be-seen, and, of course, onion omelette ta-da.' GMB:  And with thoughts of castles and royals, and Diane's incredible presence, both here and in the writing community, I ask her now, to share with us something about her presence … a little about herself. DMR:  I live in a small town in central Alberta, on an acreage with horses and dogs, and tons of gardening projects to keep me busy in the summer. Winter weekends are my writing time. During the week, I work at a busy dental office, teach art lessons after work, and I am a part-time writing instructor at the Creative Writing Institute. Yes, I need more hours in a day. Since my first book in The Pen Pieyu Adventures series (children’s fantasy/adventure chapter books) was published in 2012, I have been working hard to create a presence in the writing community--to reach further areas in Alberta and beyond.  It’s a lot of work and a slow road, but every year my presence multiplies. Locally, and in surrounding towns and cities, I have been doing school author visits since the first book release, and with each new book release I often return to the same schools. I’ve done a few author lectures to adult groups wanting to know about the publishing/writing process. This year, I was asked to visit the Slave Lake Library in August, and in October I will tour southern Alberta through bookings with the Young Alberta Book Society. Yay! Road trips!  GMB:  And you have received wonderful reader reviews as well... DMR: Yes ... and for example, Grady Harp, Hall of Fame, Top 100 Reviewer, said about Sir Princess Petra’s Talent: Canadian author Diane Mae Robinson freely states `My mission in life is to inspire children to believe in the magic within themselves, to become heroes, and to accomplish great things' and to that end she is proceeding with her series of richly detailed imaginative fantasies focusing on a young princess who feels the need to be a knight. Though young and new to the field of publishing the author has already been awarded honors and medals. Diane keeps the book short (a true plus for young readers) and makes her dialogue full of contemporary humor with just the right touch of lightness. In other words, Diane has mastered this genre. Or as other have said, her books are `amazingly fresh, charmingly funny, and embrace timeless values kindness, understanding, and respect'. Highly recommended. GMB: Wonderful, Diane ... and what would you consider the greatest inspiration you have experienced to date? DMR: I have several great inspirations that have happened to me as a writer. The first inspiration was finally receiving a traditional publishing contract after 27 rejections and 9 years of researching the markets, query letters, submissions, near contracts, signing my first contract only to have that publisher forfeit the contract after a year, and then receiving another traditional contract within months of the previous one. The second great inspiration happened 6 months after my first book was published, and that was winning the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Arts Award (literary arts), which included a big honking medal, a hoopla event at Governor House in Edmonton, and a $10,000.00 cheque. After this first award, the books have gone on to win six international awards. All of these milestones confirmed to me that I was on the right track of wanting to be a writer. Patience and believing in yourself is definitely a virtue for any writer. GMB: Where and/or how do you find or, does inspiration find you? DMR: It’s kind of a joint effort. When I’m mentally and creatively ready to start a new book, I just have to wander off into my forest. Then it’s like characters jump out at me from the trees. I know, it sounds strange, but when my imagination runs free I see different character images emerge in the tree barks. As I see these same images over and over throughout the months, think about the emerging characters and make notes, the characters start to come to life. When I have a good idea of the characters, the story starts to write as if dictated from the character’s point of view. When I explain this jumping-out-of-tree-bark-character idea to kids at my school author visits, they get it. Hmmm, this could only mean I have a childlike mind. Somehow, I’m okay with that. GMB: What is your favorite genre to write … to read? DMR: I only write children’s chapter books in fantasy/adventure. Well, then there’s my grammar book coming out, but in a fun way it is a fantasy/adventure as all the characters of my fantasy series are giving the grammar lessons. My favorite books are the classics: Wuthering Heights, Anna Karenin, The Scarlett Letter, Jane Eyre, and Great Expectations, to name a few. To me, these writers had a classy flair for writing. I also like adult fantasy, adventure novels, and of course, children’s books. GMB: What aspect of a story appears first when contemplating a new project: a character, the plot, or the title? DMR: Definitely the characters. I work for months with my characters, getting to know them inside out, writing notes, and drawing images. Once I know the completeness of them, the story just starts to flow, as if the characters are in control, telling me the story themselves. GMB: Has your own life influenced your novels? How have your novels influenced your life? DMR: Petra Longstride, a nine-year old princess knight, is the main character of my series, The Pen Pieyu Adventures. She is feisty, adventurous, rebellious, but kind hearted and non-judgmental. People who know me think that Petra is me, especially the rebellious part. Okay, maybe. My books have influenced my life to always strive to make my writing better, to always learn from the great writers, to never give up on my dreams. I also like to help new writers in children’s lit and that’s why I love my job as a writing instructor teaching the Writing for Children course. GMB:  Who is your favorite character that you have created? Moreover, why is this character a favorite? DMR: One would think that Petra would be my favorite. She is very cool, but her dragon sidekick, Snarls, seems to steal people’s hearts. He’s a scaredy-cat, lippy dragon, who is also the royal chef and barbeque connoisseur at the palace. He’s also Petra’s royal steed. Together they go on adventures where Petra takes the lead, but Snarls’ antics are hilarious. He’s the nuttiest dragon I know, and his dragon fire is defective, which leads to all kinds of comical situations. He’s a real show stealer, unpredictable, and a wannabe main character. He’s been a pain in my side since I tree-bark met him. Oops, better be careful, he can read now too. GMB: Tell us about your newest release or a project you are working on. DMR: The 3rd book in The Pen Pieyu Adventures series will be released within a couple months. I’m working on three other projects. My grammar book, Grammar for Kids and Dragons, will be the next book up for publication in 2016. I’m going to start writing book four in The Pen Pieyu Adventure this winter. I’m also co-writing a children’s picture book series with a local writer—this project will take some time to get into place. GMB: If I were a publisher, I believe my first question would be, “Why were you chosen to write this story?”  How would you respond to the inquisitive publisher? DMR: Like I have a choice, living with an irrational dragon in my forest. GMB: If you could be anyone in the world, space, and designated realm or dimension, who would it be … why? DMR: I would be Billbo Baggins from Lord of the Rings. His adventure was incredible, heart- wrenching, and a true test of character. He accomplished the hardest and most amazing feats to save the shire and other realms. Billbo is the epitome of the word ‘noble’ and that is an honorable way to go down in history. GMB:  Diane thank you for a wonderful interview ... I really appreciate you taking the time to visit with us today. Is there anything you would like to leave us with ... about you, about your wonderful body of work?  One of my favorite quotes is "Be in the world what you want the world to be."  GMB:  That is so super Diane ... what a great thought to leave us with ... Thank you for visiting. It has been my privilege to host you here in the Anything But a Tired Barn ... a great pleasure to share your world ... a world that you want to be in. I hope you will visit again soon. Now, for everyone who will now agree with me that Diane is in deed a Special Person and Incredible Author, please continue to visit Diane, and support her writing efforts by continuing to join her in her special and incredible world. To do so, please reply on these links and continue to visit and engage and engage and engage... Thanks again Diane, Cheers and Be Well... GMB Website Link: http://www.dragonsbook.com Purchase Link: http://www.amazon.com/Diane-Mae-Robinson/e/B007DKO8SK Publisher Link: Book One Tate Website http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=978-1-61346-264-5  Book Two Tate Website: http://www.tatepublishing.com/bookstore/book.php?w=9781625106827   Host Author, G. Mitchell Baker  http://www.gmitchellbakerauthor.com/interviews-with-authors-and-friends/from-her-forest-author-diane-mae-robinson-brings-her-irrational-dragon-to-visit This is where we write, appreciate and write some more. From the story telling to the odd question and answer between Authors and Friends. Please join in as we all get to know one another a little better...  GMB. Novels by G. Mitchell Baker include: ANNT: Axiom III & IV (2015); The Consistency of Emerson (2015); ANNT: Axiom I & III (2015); "The Involvement of Emerson" (Second Edition 2015); "Lethal Believers: The Innocents" (2013); and "Lethal Believers: DVM" (2013).  More reviews and information about Diane's dragon books for children: http://www.dragonsbook.com

Multi-Award Winning Children's Book Author Receives Children's Literary Classics Seal Of Approval

Award winning author Diane Mae Robinson has announced that 'Sir Princess Petra's Talent' has received the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval

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Award-Winning Children's Book Author Diane Mae Robinson's 'Sir Princess Petra's Talent' Receives Children's Literary Classics Seal Of Approval

Robinson’s multi-award winning books, ‘Sir Princess Petra', and the second book in 

the series, 'Sir Princess Petra's Talent', teach children valuable life lessons 

through engaging fiction.   April 18, 2015.

Award winning children's book author Diane Mae Robinson 

has announced that 'Sir Princess Petra's Talent' has been selected to receive the Children's 

Literary Classics Seal of Approval.  The CLC Seal of Approval is a designation reserved for

 those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children's Literary 

Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in 

publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design. CLC is an organization 

dedicated to promoting excellence in literature with the goal to help readers 

select the finest books available.

"Receiving a Seal of Approval from Children’s Literary Classics is an incredible honor," 

Robinson stated.

This is the 6th award for the multi-award winning children’s chapter book series, 

'The Pen Pieyu Adventures'. 'Sir Princess Petra', the first book in the series, took the

 First Place Award for children's books in the 2013 Sharp Writ Book Awards.

 'Sir Princess Petra's Talent', the second book in the series, took the Bronze 

Medal in the 2014 Reader's Favorite International Book Awards in the grades 

4 to 6 category.

Robinson 's highly praised, multi-award winning children’s book, ‘Sir Princess Petra’, 

the first in The Pen Pieyu Adventures series, has been labeled by reviewers as ‘a fantasy 

adventure that is sure to become a timeless classic.’ The Pen Pieyu Adventure series 

is written in the tradition of C. S. Lewis and is reminiscent of ‘Shrek’.

'Sir Princess Petra' took an Honorable Mention award in the 2013 Readers' Favorite 

International Awards for Children Grade K - 3rd. Robinson was also honored with 

two major awards for the book. She was awarded the Lieutenant Governor of 

Alberta Emerging Artists Award for Children’s Book Author and took 2nd 

place in the Purple Dragonfly Book awards for Children’s Chapter Book.

'Sir Princess Petra' has garnered multiple 5 star reviews and high praise from reviewers:

“A maverick fantasy, packed with plot twists and turns, brilliant flashes of humor, 

and originality.” James A. Cox, Editor-in-chief, Midwest Book Review

“Sometimes a kids book comes along that turns convention on its ear. This is one

 such book.” John L. Hoh Jr., Book Ideas. com

“Distinctly quirky and uniquely interesting--I really feel this book is a gem.” 

Renee Cormier, Mother Daughter Book Reviews

“A delightfully imaginative read, a tale that invites readers on a fearless journey 

towards friendship and self-discovery.” The University of Manitoba Book Review

“A fantasy tale with substance--this is a bright and breezy book, buoyed up b

y its humor.” Stephanie Dagg, Readers’ Favorite

“Imaginative, creative, every child deserves to read this book.”  Olivia Dsouza, 

Readers’ Favorite

‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’ has also received multiple 5 stars and high praise from reviewers:

“A book we want to define as a graceful masterpiece in children’s literature.”
 Advices Books

“Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is written with brilliant imagination intertwined 

with wonderful humor!”  Sharee, Sharee’s Sentiments

“Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is quite simply, wonderful.” Jack Magnus, Readers’ Favorite

“This is a wonderful, fast-paced story full of humor and profound messages.” 

Alinka Rutkowska, Award Winning Children’s Author

“Diane Mae Robinson has done it again—captivating, light-hearted, a 

whimsical fantasy.” Mark Simon Smith, Children’s Book Author

Robinson uses the dragon books concept as the background to teaching young

 people traditional values. Ms. Robinson's highly praised work demonstrates 

that dragon books can be something much more than fantasy tales.

The third book in the series, 'Sir Princess Petra’s Mission – The Pen Pieyu Adventures', 

is scheduled for release in the fall of 2015.

The announcement from Children's Literary Classics can be 

viewed at http://www.clcreviews.blogspot.ca/2015/03/sir-princess-petras-talent-by-diane-mae.html.


About Diane Mae Robinson

Diane Mae Robinson has a journalism diploma from the Schools of Montreal, and an advanced 

diploma from the Institute of Children's Literature in Connecticut. She is 

a writing instructor/tutor for the Children’s Writing Course at the Creative Writing 

Institute. She is also an artist and teaches acrylic and watercolor art to children. 

Diane lives  in a small hilltop castle surrounded by a magical

 forest near St. Paul, Alberta. This magical forest is inhabited by gnomes, fairies, 

a princess, and a dragon and is where Diane creates her characters and gets the

inspiration for her stories. 

Contact:Diane Mae Robinson
http://www.dragonsbook.com
robinsondiana1193@yahoo.com

Teachers/Librarians page link:  http://www.dragonsbook.com/teachers-librarians.html
Lesson plan link: http://www.dragonsbook.com/Sir_Princess_Petra's_Lesson_Plan.pdf

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Sir Princess Petra's Talent Receives 5 Stars From Amazon Top 100 Reviewer

Review by Grady Harp, Amazon Top 100 Reviewer, 5 Stars

Canadian author Diane Mae Robinson freely states `My mission in life is to inspire children to believe in the magic within themselves, to become heroes, and to accomplish great things' and to that end she is proceeding with her series of richly detailed imaginative fantasies focusing on a young princess who feels the need to be a knight - thus the perhaps confusing title of Sir Princess Petra. Diane earned her journalism diploma from the Schools of Montreal and an advanced diploma from the Institute of Children's Literature in Connecticut. She also teaches art and writing in addition to her own primary interest of writing her own novels. Though young and new to the field of publishing she has already been awarded honors and medals. SIR PRINCESS PETRA'S TALENT is the second installment in this series of young adult fantasies.

For those of us who have yet to read the first book, Diane generously opens this second book with a very fine synopsis of Book 1 - always a sign that an author cares about her readers. Briefly, `At Longstride Castle, in the Kingdom of Pen Pieyu, it is Princess Petra's ninth and royal birthday. Her father, King Longstride, has promised her anything her heart desires. Petra chooses to become a royal knight and protect her kingdom. (Thus far, Longstride castle has no knights as all of the silly soldiers are still trying to become knights.) After much commotion in the royal throne room, King Longstride has no choice but to grant her request. The royal rulebook says nothing about a girl becoming a knight but only that the proposed knight must perform a deed from a list of three. The choices are: to capture a crocodile and make his skin into a royal leather chair; to hush the howling, nasty dragon, Snarls, in the Forest of Doom; or to eat a roomful of raw onions.'
Petra takes option two and faces Snarls the dragon, but as in all fine fairy tales, the two become friends.Equally fine is the introduction to Book 2, so well written it bears quoting:' Over the last several months, Longstride Castle had become quite accustomed to having the only Princess Knight, well, the only knight actually, in the lands of Pen Pieyu. The king and queen held many parties in Petra's honor, and royals and peasants alike acknowledged the Princess Knight's kindness and bravery and brought what gifts they could to the castle, although the gift bearing seemed to have slowed of late. Petra was not concerned with the parties or gifts as much as she was eager to practice all her knight skills : jousting, fencing, javelin throwing, steed grooming and maintenance, running, armour polishing, and, of course, onion-throwing to hit the mark. She also kept up with her Highland dance lessons, just because she liked it. Longstride Castle had also become quite accustomed to having a dragon in the kitchen since Snarls had become master barbecue connoisseur. The royal rule book said nothing about a dragon in the kitchen, only that the master barbecue connoisseur must provide a very hot fire available for barbecues at a moment's notice. The castle parties flourished as Snarls roasted to perfection his specialties: skewed onion-turnip pom-poms, onion-broccoli no-where-to-be-seen, and, of course, onion omelette ta-da.'

However, the king and queen tire of Petra's obsession with knighthood and the king creates a new rule book that requires Petra to achieve another status level - she must attend a Talent School to reorient her thinking to that of a Princess rather than a knight Or (of course in good fantasy) endure the spell of the royal magician. And Petra's new talent is...you must read to discover. (Just remember the author's gift and you'll guess it).

Diane peppers her book with fanciful drawings by Samantha Kickingbird (and a terrific cover by Errol Villamante) of maps, scrolls, figures of the cast as well as the story at the end. She keeps the book short (a true plus for young readers) and makes her dialogue full of contemporary humor with just the right touch of lightness. In other words, Diane has mastered this genre. Or as other have said, her books are `amazingly fresh, charmingly funny, and embrace timeless values kindness, understanding, and respect'. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, May 15
Amazon:  http://amzn.to/1gPU1D5

For more information and reviews on my dragon books for children: http://www.dragonsbook.com 

Kitty Claus--Book Review

Kitty Claus

by T.L. Needham, Lizzy Dodig (Illustrator)

Kindle Edition, 28 pages

Published November 10th 2013 by Outskirts Press Inc. (first published November 16th 2012)

ASIN B00AB2TS8

Literary awards: Readers' Favorite International Book Award for Children - Animals (Gold Medal) (2013

About the Book: Can Kitty Claus, the meanest cat around, learn what Christmas is all about? On a snowy Christmas Eve a fierce cat named Kitty Claus rules over a family of starving mice. Until a frightful crisis for the ferocious Kitty Claus is resolved when the father mouse rescues him from danger and transforms their adversity into a new bond of mutual friendship. This is a little story-poem of transformation, courage, and righteous behavior that generates the most positive outcome. Originally published in the award-winning book -PESKY POEMS- a collection by T. L. Needham.

What I Thought: Kitty Claus is a wonderful poetic story. I love books that give me warm heart tingles, books that are written in a whimsical way where magic flows from page to page. I especially enjoyed the heartwarming theme of helping those in need, no matter what color their fur is. The illustrations are exceptionally well done and fit the text of the book perfectly. Kitty Claus and his mice friends are charming and their tale is one everyone will love.



About the Author: T. L. Needham, is an award winning author and a native of Kansas City. He grew up with

tales of survival of his mother's family, who endured life during the 1920s and 1930s in western Kansas. This inspired him to write the historic memoir--When I Was A Child, which was honored with an HONORABLE MENTION in WRITER'S DIGEST INDIE BOOK AWARDS, plus a FINALISTS by USA BOOK NEWS--BEST BOOKS AWARD in the category of History-USA. In addition, this book has been awarded the BRONZE MEDAL by READERS FAVORITE, a national book review/literary critic/author services firm. Recently this book was awarded a GOLD MEDAL by Global Ebook Awards, and the cover was awarded an HONORABLE MENTION MEDAL.
Read More: http://www.amazon.com/T.-L.-Needham/e/B004U1PXVQ/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0



Other Books by the Author:

When I Was a Child   https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11009712-when-i-was-a-child
The She Wolf http://www.amazon.com/She-Wolf-T-L-Needham-ebook/dp/B00KQ3UCRW/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8
Pesky Poems http://www.amazon.com/PESKY-POEMS-T-L-Needham-ebook/dp/B00BPEBNQ0/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8


Visit my author's website: http://www.dragonsbook.com

Maya & Filippo Show Aloha--Book Review

• Maya & Filippo Show Aloha

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•                                                                                                 Author: Alinka Rutkowska                                                 
• Illustrator: Konrad Checinsk
• Print Length: 37 pages
• Publisher: Capraro Press (March 7, 2015)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.Language: English
• ASIN: B00U2JD7RM

About the book:

Have you ever been to Hawaii? Let Maya & Filippo show you around! Learn important facts about the islands’ geography and history. Discover the culture of Hawaii with its lei, ukeleles and hula dance. But there’s more. Learn how to live the spirit of Aloha with Maya & Filippo. 

If you enjoy free kids' books for kindle ages 4-8, this will be a wonderful introduction to Maya & Filippo's world of cruise travel.

What I thought: 
This is a great book to introduce kids to the history and geography of Hawaii through interesting facts about culture, beliefs, and the use of the island's local words. Maya & Filippo have an Aloha adventure that is fun  and easy to read. The author does a fine job with capturing the Aloha spirit in this book. Kids are sure to love this book as well as all the  Maya & Filippo's adventures books.

I like that the  book also has a short quiz at the end, to test reading/listening skills, along with some facts about Hawaii. The book also has colorful illustrations that enhance the text.

About the author                                                                                    

Alinka Rutkowska is a multi-award-winning and #1 international best-selling author and coach.

She's been featured on Fox Business Network, Examiner, She Knows, She Writes, Blog Talk Radio, The Writer's Life and many more.

Author's website: http://alinkarutkowska.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25113313-maya-filippo-show-aloha?from_search=true&search_version=service

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Maya-Filippo-Show-Aloha-Books-ebook/dp/B00U2JD7RM/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433606168&sr=1-3&keywords=alinka+rutkowska

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maya-filippo-show-aloha-alinka-rutkowska/1121368819?ean=9781502813251


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Little Miss HISTORY Travels to INTREPID--Book Review

Little Miss HISTORY Travels to INTREPID Sea, Air & Space Museum (Volume 5)

• Series: Little Miss HISTORY Travels to
• by Barbara Ann Mojica  (Author), Victor Ramon Mojica (Illustrator)
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: eugenus® STUDIOS; 1 edition (March 28, 2015)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0988503034
• ISBN-13: 978-0988503038

About the Book: Where can you explore life on a submarine, an aircraft carrier, and outer space all in one place? At the INTREPID Sea, Air & Space Museum, visitors can watch war movies, view actual WW II planes, and explore the Growler nuclear submarine. The USS Intrepid served: in WW II, the Vietnam War, during the height of the Cold, and as FBI headquarters for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Read more about this one ship’s amazing history, and the sacrifices of those who served on her, to keep the USA safe and free!

What I Thought:
Barbara Ann Mojica has done it again! "Intrepid" is a wonderful, well written addition to this great history series. The author has a great gift for writing history that is interesting and so much fun to read. In, Little Miss HISTORY Travels to INTREPID Sea, Air & Space Museum, the author introduces the reader to the history of the USS INTREPID, the famous attack carrier used in America’s military conflicts. USS INTREPID is now a sea, air, and space museum in New York City, and this is where Little Miss History takes us in the book by way of important facts of the carrier's history. The use of photographs and colorful illustrations by the illustrator enhances the book with visual appeal. Highly recommended.

My review of Little Miss History Travels to Mount Rushmore: http://www.dianemaerobinson.com/2014/06/book-review-little-miss-history-travels.html

About the Author, Biography:

Barbara Ann Mojica is a historian and retired educator. She writes historical articles for the Columbia Insider under the banner "Passages." Using the whimsical Little Miss History character, Barbara hopes to inspire

children to learn about historical people and places. Little Miss History's antics make reading nonfiction a fun-filled adventure for all ages.

Little Miss HISTORY Travels to MOUNT RUSHMORE is her first stop. In her second journey she sails to The STATUE of LIBERTY. Little Miss HISTORY'S third adventure to SEQUOIA National Park finds her skydiving into the park to explore its history. This book recently received honorable mention in the Children's Literature Independently Published Principal's Awards (CLIPPA), and runner up in the nature/wildlife category of the 2015 Great Northwest Book Festival. In her fourth adventure, Little Miss HISTORY arrives at FORD'S THEATER in her horse and buggy just in time for the 150th Anniversary to witness an event that changed history.

THE FIRST FOUR BOOKS IN THE LITTLE MISS HISTORY SERIES HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE

PRESTIGIOUS B.R.A.G. MEDALLION.

Little Miss HISTORY'S most recent excursion transports readers to the INTREPID, Sea, Air & Space Museum. Where can you explore life on a submarine, an aircraft carrier, and outer space all in one place? At the INTREPID Sea, Air & Space Museum, visitors can watch war movies, view actual WW II planes, and explore the Growler nuclear submarine. The USS Intrepid served: in WW II, the Vietnam War, during the height of the Cold, and as FBI headquarters for the September 11, 2001 

terrorist attacks. Read more about this one ship's amazing history, and the sacrifices of those who served on her, to keep the USA safe and free!

Author's website: 

http://www.littlemisshistory.com

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Little-HISTORY-Travels-INTREPID-Museum/dp/0988503034/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433598020&sr=1-6&keywords=little+miss+history

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-miss-history-travels-to-intrepid-sea-air-space-museum-barbara-ann-mojica/1121851909?ean=9780988503038

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25309108-little-miss-history-travels-to-intrepid-sea-air-space-museum?from_search=true&search_version=service
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For more on my dragon books for children: http://www.dragonsbook.com 

Children's Book Series Wins 7th Book Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Linda F. Radke, Five Star Publications, Inc.

Phone: 480-940-8182

      E-mail: info@FiveStarPublications.com

 

             

‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’ Wins Coveted Purple Dragonfly Book Award 

   CHANDLER, AZ (June, 2015) – The judges of the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in children’s literature, have spoken, and Sir Princess Petra’s Talent by Diane Mae Robinson, won Honorable Mention  in the Chapter Books category.

                “Winning any place in the Purple Dragonfly Contest is a huge honor because in order to maintain the integrity of the Dragonfly Book Awards, a minimum score is required before a First or Second place or Honorable Mention will be awarded to the entrant – even if it is the sole entry in a category,” explains Linda F. Radke, president of Five Star Publications, the sponsor of the Dragonfly Book Awards. “Competition is steep, too, because there is no publication date limit as long as the book is still in print.”

                Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is a book about finding one’s passion in life, even when the odds are against you. It retails for $9.99 U.S. and can be purchased at: Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1e2PvFL, Amazon http://amzn.to/1gPU1D5, Abe Books http://bit.ly/1AQkKA2 and many other online book stores.

                For a complete list of winners including all first and second place and honorable mention recipients, visit www.FiveStarBookAwards.com and click on “Winners.”

                The next Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest is already underway. Submissions postmarked March 1, 2016 or earlier are eligible for the Early Bird reward: a free e-copy of The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing or Promote Like a Pro: Small Budget, Big Show written by Radke. Final deadline for submissions is May 1, 2016. The Early Bird deadline for the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards Contest, which recognizes outstanding literature in all categories, is August 1, 2015. October 1, 2015 is the final deadline. For complete rules and submission forms for either contest, visit www.FiveStarBookAwards.com and click on the contest of choice.

                To learn more about Five Star Publications, celebrating 30 years of doing business in Chandler, Ariz., access www.FiveStarPublications.com, email info@FiveStarPublications.com or call 480-940-8182.

For more information about my multi-award winning series, The Pen Pieyu Adventures, and the awards for my dragon books for children: http:www.dragonsbook.com