Today we’re delighted to be hosting Etty Burk, the organizational psychologist whose book Aaron the Different: A Story of Courage, Belonging, and Acceptance recently won a Mom’s Choice Award. Aaron may hail from an imaginary planet, but young readers will certainly be able to relate to this painfully self-conscious 8-year-old misfit. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Belinda Adams
We have a very special treat for you all today. MCA was able to sit down with our honoree Belinda Adams to speak with her about her new award-winning book, I’m Different & That’s OK with Me! I’m Different & That’s OK with Me is a story about personal acceptance of one’s learning differences, whatever they may be! Parents can help their children understand, and even celebrate, their “differences” through this story and by using thought-provoking statements that remind children of their special traits that make them uniquely wonderful. Keep reading to find out more about Belinda and her award-winning story, I’m Different & That’s OK with Me! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Jodi Dee
Recently, we had the opportunity to chat with Jodi Dee, author of the MCA award-winning book, The Dirt Girl! The Dirt Girl is a beautiful story about shining bright no matter what because our differences are our greatest gifts. This is Jodi’s second interview with Mom’s Choice and her fifth book to win an MCA! Keep reading to find out more about Jodi Dee and be sure to check out all of her other MCA award-winning books, including Yes, I See You, Create a Home of Learning, Jesse True Collection: Books 1-4, and The Little Green Jacket! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Shreya Gupta
Thank you for joining us for another portion of our interview series. For this interview, we had the pleasure of speaking with Shreya Gupta, the 10-year-old author of the MCA award-winning book, Flamingo Feet! Flamingo Feet is a story about a little dancer named Aria who follows her passions despite not having “the perfect feet.” Flamingo Feet is described as a tale of gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness! Keep reading to find out more about Shreya Gupta and her motivating story! Read More