The Mom's Choice Awards® named Kyles’ Colorful Life by Drema McNeal, illustrated by Kasey Short, and We Are Whooo We Are and Fraidy Cat, by Melinda Chambers—illustrated by Sue Ann Spiker, Gold Winners for Best Children’s Picture Books. Chambers also garnered a Silver Award for The Day the Snapdragons Snapped Back.
“We have exceptional children’s books and I am so happy for these wonderful authors and illustrators,” said Cathy Teets, President of Headline Books, Inc. “Melinda and Drema are two of our best authors and to win a competition like this is very gratifying!”
Chambers’ three books won two gold and one silver for Best Children’s Picture Book — Values & Life Lessons. McNeal took gold for Best Children’s Picture Book—Specialized Concepts. They were chosen to be among the best in family-friendly media, products and services.
“Melinda and Drema will be featured authors at Book Expo America in New York City this May. They will also be appearing in the Mom’s Choice Awards booth during the two day event,” said Teets.
The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) is an awards program that recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents and others for their efforts in creating quality family-friendly media, products and services.
Parents, educators, librarians and retailers rely on MCA evaluations when selecting quality materials for children and families. The Mom’s Choice Awards® seal helps families and educators navigate the vast array of products and services and make informed decisions.
An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of our panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of PBS’s Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times best-selling author, Priscilla Dunstan, creator of the Dunstan Baby Language; Patricia Rossi, host of NBC’s Manners Minute; Dr. Letitia S. Wright, D.C., host of the Wright Place™ TV Show; and Catherine Witcher, M.Ed., special needs expert and founder of Precision Education, Inc.
MCA judges are bound by a strict code of ethics which ensures expert and objective analysis free from any manufacturer association. The evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.
To be considered for an award, each entrant submits five identical samples of a product. Entries are matched to judges in the MCA database. Judges perform a thorough analysis and submit a detailed assessment. Results are compiled and submitted to the MCA Executive Committee for final approval.
The end result is a list of the best in family-friendly media, products and services that parents and educators can feel confident in using.
For more information on the awards program and the honorees, visit MomsChoiceAwards.com
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