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Read My Interview on BFKBooks.com

Posted by Tina Turbin

I’m honored to have been interviewed by Vicky of BFKbooks (http://bfkbooks.com), formally The Bookfiend’s Kingdom. BFKbooks features book reviews, exclusive interviews with authors, and the opportunity to buy books.

Vicky asked me all about my Danny the Dragon children’s book series, my background, and my passion for raising awareness for celiac disease, an autoimmune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

Books, Children's Author, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, Interviews, Media, Press, reading, writing
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Danny the Dragon is Recognized by the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards

Posted by Tina Turbin

I’m happy to report that Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy, the first book in my Danny the Dragon children’s book series, has been recognized by the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards. The Annual Purple Dragonfly Awards is a contest that seeks to award authors of books that appeal to children in all age groups. On their website, they say that they search for books that “inspire, inform, teach or entertain.” I’m honored that they have found those qualities in the story of Danny the Dragon and Jimmy.

Apple, Apps, Awards, Books, Children's Book, Education, Family Time, gluten-free, iPad, iPhone, moms, Sign Interpretation Available
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Gluten Free Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs – Valentine’s Day Recipe

Posted by Tina Turbin

Below is a little teaser of a recipe from a soon to be released book, Gluten Free Cookies by Luane Kohnke. As many of you know, in addition to my work as a children’s author, I also conduct taste-testing and reviews of gluten-free companies and authors. You will have an opportunity to read the review of many tested recipes we will be doing out of Luane’s book over the next two months. So check back soon at the above mentioned link!

Books, Books-suggested by Tina, Cook Book, Cooking, family, gluten-free, healthy eating, moms
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Danny the Dragon Reading Featured on YouTube

Posted by Tina Turbin

Stay-at-home mom and blogger Annie (www.MamaDweeb.com) has posted a delightful reading of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy to her adorable three-year-old daughter, Lizzie, on YouTube. Have a look yourself at the link below!

Books, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, family, Family Time, moms, parenting, women
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iStoryTime Announces New App: A Book for Deaf Children

Posted by Tina Turbin

iStoryTime, the iPhone App Developer for DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon,” announces release of New App with Sign Language Interpretation of Award-Winning Children’s Picture Book “Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy”

Acts of Kindness, Apple, Apps, Books, Education, family, Family Time, iPad, iPhone, Media, Press, Sign Interpretation Available, television
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Stevie Wonder Works toward Pro-Visually Impaired Global Copyright Laws

Posted by Tina Turbin

Children’s literacy is one of the most important issues facing us today. Fortunately, many groups, organizations, and individuals are dedicated to reversing the staggering statistics. However, as hard as people are working to get kids reading, there are some kids—such as the visually- impaired ones—who get left out. Thanks to Stevie Wonder, though, visually-impaired literacy is getting some of the attention it deserves.

Acts of Kindness, Book Tour, Books, Children's Author, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, humanitarian, literacy, Media, moms
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iStoryTime of DreamWorks Animation Fame Releases New Book for Deaf Children

Posted by Tina Turbin

As many of you know, my award-winning tale Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy has now been released as an app for the iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad. I am more than thrilled to say the least!

Here’s a copy of the press release announcing the wonderful news about this exciting product:

Book Tour, Books, Children's Author, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, Media, Press, reading
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Danny the Dragon Supports Deaf Literacy

Posted by Tina Turbin

A passionate literacy advocate, I was alarmed by the literacy statistic among the deaf, and now I’ve begun raising support for education for deaf children. Upon the release of my Danny the Dragon DREAMS, the proceeds of my Danny the Dragon DVD, which features a signed reading of the book for deaf children, will be donated to the local deaf children’s school, Blossom’s Montessori School for the Deaf in Clearwater, Florida. I’m very happy that I’m able to do something to improve deaf education!

Acts of Kindness, Books, CD, Children's Author, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, Contributions, Danny the Dragon CD, Donations, Education, fund raising, humanitarian, reading, School Visits
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Danny the Dragon Supports “The Cure”

Posted by Tina Turbin

A lovely response to a donation of my Danny the Dragon materials to a cause that I support dearly.

Tina

I came across a review for Tina Turbin‘s book Danny The Dragon “Meets Jimmy” on my friend’s blog. Because I have a child her son’s age and a child a bit younger, and because I trust her opinion on books that we will enjoy, I did not hesitate to order a copy of the book and audio CD for my own children. I have two kids, ages 4 and 2, who are bookophiles and I know they will love their book!

Books, Children's Author, Children's Book, Contributions, Events, Friends, humanitarian, women
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I Can Do Anything by The Luster Family

Posted by Tina Turbin

Deb Luster, an entrepreneur, woman with a purpose, mother, and proven executive published with her family their first book in November 2004, I Can Do Anything. If you live in her neighborhood, you’ll recognize many familiar faces along with her own three children in this creative picture book.