For this interview, we were able to sit down and chat with one of our MCA award-winning authors, Katie Murphy! Katie Murphy is the author of Where Is Happiness?: A Little Bear Uncovers a Big Surprise!. Where Is Happiness?: A Little Bear Uncovers a Big Surprise! is about a little bear named Ananda that will take your child on a journey filled with charming nature illustrations and new animal friends as she explores all the places where she might find happiness! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Maddy Zanetti
As part of our ongoing interview series, we spoke with Maddy Zanetti, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning books Upset – The Original Dark Horse and Jim Dandy – A Dark Horse on a Dark Day. Jim Dandy is the sequel to Upset, which is a twist on the true story of two racehorses named Upset and Man o’War in the Sanford Stakes almost 100 years ago. Both books in the Dark Horse series teach that it is not always luck that gets you to your goals, but believing in yourself and staying true to who you are. Each book in the Dark Horse Series is also filled with beautiful illustrations by local illustrated by local Saratogian artist Gretchen Tisch! Keep reading to find out more about Maddy Zanetti and her award-winning series! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Ellie Smith
Thank you all so much for joining us today for another very special interview with one of our honorees! For this interview, we had the honor of speaking with Ellie Smith, author of the award-winning Tex the Explorer Book Series! Each book in the Tex the Explorer Book Series follows the journey of a dinosaur named Tex who absolutely loves to explore. Each book is sure to encourage exploration in your little reader while teaching them some very valuable lessons along the way! Keep reading to find out more about Ellie and how her award-winning book series came to be! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Tracy Mattes
For this interview, we were lucky enough to chat with Tracy Mattes, author of the award-winning Church Dog Book Series! Each story in the Church Dog Series contains a playful and endearing adventure that uses biblical foundations to teach moral lessons about real-life issues children face. The books are perfect for igniting conversations around subjects like bullying, grief, forgiveness, fear, and fighting temptation. Equally important is stressing the power of being kind, compassionate giving, standing up for one another, and having self-esteem. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang
Mom’s Choice had the privilege of sitting down with the Award-Winning author of Raising Resilient Kids, Dr. Rhonda Spencer-Hwang! In Raising Resilient Kids, Dr. Spencer-Hwang reveals the intriguing findings from her research and offers eight principles for raising happier, healthier children who are equipped to flourish despite life’s inevitable adversities. Raising Resilient Kids is a blueprint for raising healthy children in the world we currently live in. It is absolutely a must-read for anyone, even those without kids of their own, as it provides immense knowledge on how to live a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to share more about her and her award-winning book with you! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Susie Brooke
We recently had the chance to speak with Susan Brooke who is an Associate Publisher at Phoenix International Publications (PI Kids). PI Kids is the publishing company behind the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book series, Disney My First Stories! Disney My First Stories Book Series is a collection of books that each tackles different topics and features different Disney character favorites. Disney My First Stories Book Series features Minnie and the Lost Unicorn, Tinker Bell’s Best Birthday Party, Alice Wants to Grow, The Aristocats Show, Mowgli’s First Dance, Dumbo Gets Dressed, Hooray for Nature, and the newest addition, Disney My First Stories with Mickey Mouse – Merry Christmas Chip and Dale! Keep reading to find out more about Susan Brooke and how the Disney My First Stories Book Series came to be! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Kimberly Cabral
For this interview, we had the honor of talking with Kimberly Cabral, the founder and CEO of MASK (Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids), and the Publisher MASK The Magazine, the MCA award-winning parenting manual offering solutions to the modern-day challenges families face. Each issue of the quarterly award-winning MASK The Magazine is an amazing toolkit for parents and caregivers that tackles a specific topic in-depth and examines how it can affect kids from pre-kindergarten to college. Keep reading to find out more about Kimberly and her award-winning publication, MASK The Magazine! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Chris Skinner
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! We recently had the chance to speak with Chris Skinner, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-Winning Captain Cake Book Series! The Captain Cake Book Series tells of the adventures of Captain Cake and the Candy Crew, who have to save the Veggie Crew, fight the Rotten Tomatoes, and rescue Commander Pickle, who is always in a pickle. Keep reading to find out more about Chris Skinner and his award-winning book series! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Chesand Gregory
For this interview, we were able to speak with Chesand “Chessi” Gregory, author of the MCA award-winning book Did Santa Wear A Mask?. Did Santa Wear A Mask? is a magical adventure about two brothers who are on a quest to help Santa save Christmas! Did Santa Wear A Mask? is a book that is sure to get your little ones into the holiday spirit, while incorporating the ongoing pandemic in a way that is both relatable and entertaining. You and your little ones are not going to be able to put this book down! Keep reading to find out more about Chessi and how she brought her unique children’s holiday book to life! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Tina Huggins
Today’s installment is with Tina Huggins, who, apart from being an author, is also passionate about teaching, technology, and entrepreneurism. Tina is the author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, The Nodders: What! You Don’t Want to Nap?. The Nodders: What! You Don’t Want to Nap? is a whimsical story that introduces “Nodders” who are magical creatures that leave special treats for nappers while they snooze! This rhyming nap time book encourages children to look forward to snuggling in their bed, knowing they just might wake up to a surprise. Read More