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Ever since Tina Turbin, the multi-award-winning children’s author, released Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy, the first book of her illustrated kids book series, she has been recipient of critical praise, numerous awards and honors, and media attention. The release of her book was followed by that of a Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy iPad and iPhone app, the first one for the hearing impaired, featuring a reading of the author’s acclaimed book with sign language interpretation. Now the author is generating even more media attention with her app than with the debut of her book, as coverage of the groundbreaking product is appearing in some of the leading news blogs in the publishing world, specifically Alice Pope’s SCBWI Children’s Market Blog and MediaBistro.com, the global web resource for media professionals.

Acts of Kindness, Apps, Awards, Children's Author, Children's Book, Danny the Dragon CD, Deaf children, General, iPad, Press
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Nikki’s Hurricane Adventure by Kevin and Laura Sanchez

Posted by Tina Turbin

Nikki’s Hurricane Adventure is a children’s book enlightening the senses through a cat’s journey back home to his family. The book sales are devoted to helping find a cure for cancer.

Acts of Kindness, Books, Books-suggested by Tina, Children's Author, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, Contributions, family
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Children’s Materials for Deaf Kids: Some Helpful Resources

Posted by Tina Turbin

As a children’s author and mother of three, I’ve been passionate about children’s literacy and education for many years. It wasn’t until my East Coast book tour that I became interested in education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, after I had the wonderful experience of reading my title Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy at a school for the hearing impaired. I was so inspired that I released a Danny the Dragon DVD and iPad app with a signed reading of my book. I’m proud to have contributed children’s materials to deaf children. Although I created the very first children’s book app with sign language interpretation, it is just one of many materials out there for deaf children.

Apps, Books, Children's Author, Children's Book, Children's Health, Deaf children, Helpful Tips, iPad, moms, Research
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Danny the Dragon is Featured in Notable Children’s Market Blog

Posted by Tina Turbin

I knew when I decided to launch Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy as the first iPad/iPhone children’s book app to offer sign language interpretation that I should expect some media interest. However, nothing could prepare me for the attention that the Danny the Dragon app has stirred up! In fact, I’m honored to find my app was mentioned by Alice Pope in the esteemed SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) Children’s Market Blog.

Apps, Books, Children's Author, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, iPad, Media, Press
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Danny the Dragon Recognized in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards

Posted by Tina Turbin

The multi-award-winning children’s author Tina Turbin has been recognized again for the first book of her children’s book series, Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. The illustrated children’s book, which is already the recipient of a number of awards, has been awarded in the Purple Dragon Book Awards.

Awards, Books, Children's Author, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, Danny the Dragon CD, family, literacy, reading
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Immunization and Children: A Look at Australia’s Ban on the Flu Vaccine in Small Children

Posted by Tina Turbin

In my work as a children’s author, researcher, and kids’ health advocate, I stay abreast of the latest health news in an effort to safeguard the health of children. In my research, I have come across alarming reports from Australia, regarding the health risk of the flu vaccine in children, the same vaccine we use in the U.S. Several startling symptoms have been reported in dozens of children, and the vaccine is now banned by Australian authorities for children under five. In the U.S., however, the vaccine is still being implemented.

Advice, Children's Health, Education, family, General, Helpful Tips
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Danny the Dragon Invited on a Cruise

Posted by Tina Turbin

I am so excited to be a part of the Kiddie Cruise, themed as “Tea Party with Knights and Dragons” which launched out of New York’s Hudson River. Being the only dragon was a thrill!

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School Library Journal Praises Danny the Dragon

Posted by Tina Turbin

It is with great pleasure that I read the encouraging review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy in School Library Journal. I am fortunate to have been recognized by many awards programs for this first book in the Danny the Dragon series, but what an honor it was to receive SLJ’s stamp of approval!