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Children’s Bookwatch: Remarkably Detailed Book Review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy
I am pleased to share a most wonderful review of my celebrated children’s book: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy, published in the November edition of the Children’s Bookwatch from the Midwest Book Review (a highly-regarded, premier book review organization since 1976): Danny the Dragon “Meets Jimmy” Tina Turbin, author Aija Jasuna, illustrator Imagine Publishing Group P. O. Box 1304, Dunedin, FL 34697 www.dannythedragon.com 9780980072105, $8.95 “Danny the Dragon ‘Meets Jimmy’” is a delightful, uplifting book about a boy named Jimmy who finds a very special sea shell on the ocean beach that talks to him. All his family agree it …
Resounding Success at the Sesame Street Halloween Concert!
Between the terrific press coverage and the wonderful turnout and the lovely musical performance, the Sesame Street Halloween Concert at Pasadena City College was a resounding success! View a sample of our press coverage here at one of the many news sites that covered the event. I’m so thankful to have been able to participate in such a fine event and performance. More news to come about our upcoming projects for our Danny the Dragon DREAMS CD (audio version of my children’s book), as we are gearing up to launch an exciting promotional campaign.
Sesame Street Halloween Concert – Tonight is our Big Debut!
Today is the big day and we’re absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Sesame Street Halloween Concert! To have this opportunity to introduce my Danny the Dragon series (the book and the new audiobook Danny the Dragon DREAMs) and provide the audience a special sneak preview of our latest creation: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy on DVD, is such a pleasure. If you haven’t already, be sure to read the Sesame Street Halloween concert press release for full details.
Great Press Coverage – Sesame Street Halloween Concert!
As many of you know, the Pasadena City College Orchestra’s biggest concert of the year is just a few days away: Sesame Street Halloween! We are seeing great press coverage of this well-loved family event. Click here and scroll halfway down to read a recent article about the concert.
Sesame Street Halloween Concert – 3 Days Away!
The excitement is mounting for the “Sesame Street Halloween” Concert (performed by the Pasadena City College Orchestra) at Pasadena City College on October 30th 2009. Not only is this a big debut for my Danny the Dragon, but this also marks the official release of the accompanying Danny the Dragon DREAMS CD and audiobook, profits of which are donated to the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center. We will also be providing a sneak preview of the Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy DVD with sign-language interpretation, profits of which go to the Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf. …
Author Tina Turbin in the St. Petersburg Times
The Danny the Dragon East Coast Book Tour these past few months proved to be a terrific success! I assure you that we don’t plan to take a break, as there’s many more Danny the Dragon events to come for the month of November. Take a look at the press coverage from one of our highly successful book readings at the Palm Harbor Library: “Author to entertain: Local author Tina Turbin will present a story and craft activity for children ages 3 through 8 centered around her children’s book series, Danny the Dragon, at 2 p.m. at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. …
Cupcake Party in the Taste Section of the St. Pete Times!
The St. Petersburg Times recently ran an announcement about my Gluten-Free Halloween Cup Cake Party in the “Food File Calendar” located in the Taste Section of the newspaper! Thank you to the Times!
Tina Turbin – guest speaker on the “Single Again, Now What?” radio show
This past Wednesday I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Joanie Winberg on her radio show: “Single Again, Now What?” We took an in-depth look at the subjects of children’s literature, the home environment and the roles of parenting, and went over proven solutions to turn the raising of our children, successfully in our favor. I do hope that you will take 30 minutes to listen in on the show. I trust that you will find the information to be enlightening and helpful to you. Visit the following link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/SingleAgain/2009/08/04/Did-you-know50-percent-of-the-nations-unemployed-youth-age-16-21-are-functional-illiterate-with-v I’d love to hear your feedback!
Author Tina Turbin – interviewed on the “Garden of the Soul” radio show
Yesterday it was a pleasure to be interviewed on Lynn Serafinn’s “Garden of the Soul” radio show. We talked about the “Danny the Dragon” book series and my overall intentions to inspire kindness and friendliness as well as healthy eating and dietary awareness in children; and we also delved into such important topics as the ways in which authors, parents and teachers can use literature to spark positive change in our children, and much, much more. A highly insightful show that I hope you will listen in on. Please let me know your thoughts and feedback! Visit the following link …
Tina Turbin on the Radio Again!……For You Single Parents Too!
I will have a live interview with the wonderful Joanie Winberg on her radio show the evening of Wednesday August 5th at 6PM. We will be covering some interesting statistics regarding kids, reading and the family. The approach in which Joanie interviews is delightful and I know you will want to listen, especially you moms. The title of her show is “Single Again, Now What?” Do not be misled as this show is for EVERYONE and the subjects we are covering are for anyone who cares about family, motherhood and our children. You do not have to listen but if …