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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! School Library Journal is “the world’s largest reviewer of books, multimedia, and technology for children and teens,” according to its website. The monthly magazine was founded in 1954, and its reviews on kids books are a valuable resource to librarians, teachers, and others who work with …

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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. Stevie Wonder recently appeared before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of the United Nations urging for global copyright laws to be changed to the benefit of the 300 million print-reading-disabled global citizens, to whom millions of …

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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. Read the interview by clicking on the link below: http://bfkbooks.com/interviews/tina-turbin-on-danny-the-dragon-et-al Tina Turbin www.DannyTheDragon.com b.a. 

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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.   This award comes after a series of awards, for which I am …

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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!   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8wKtMwFiKI   Tina Turbin www.DannyTheDragon.com

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Danny the Dragon Encourages Quality Time with Family

Posted by Tina Turbin

Friend and radio show host of Power Women Magazine Deb Bailey shared an adorable photo of her grandson reading Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy with his father. A little back story: when the package arrived from his grandma, the boy ran into the room excitedly encouraging his dad to read to him!  How pleased I am to know that Danny is not only a friendly, traveling dragon, but also an inspiration for engaging in quality time with family.     Tina Turbin www.DannyTheDragon.com

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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. Stevie Wonder recently appeared before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) of the United Nations urging for global copyright laws to be changed to the benefit of the 300 million print-reading-disabled global citizens, to whom millions of …

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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: For Immediate Release iStoryTime Announces New App:  A Book for Deaf Children   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”. Los Angeles, CA [August 11, 2010] — …

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School Library Journal is Raving about Danny the Dragon!

Posted by Tina Turbin

  The renowned and distinguished School Library Journal LOVES Danny the Dragon just as much as the kids do. A terrific review of the Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy DVD was published in the June 2010 issue.  I’m very pleased to share it with you below. Tina Turbin   Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. DVD. 21 min. Imagination Publishing Group.2009, 2010 release.   PreS-Gr 3–When Jimmy and Sally visit the beach, they find a beautiful shell and take it home with them. They soon discover that it houses a dragon named Danny, wearing red tennis shoes and carrying a yellow …

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Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy DVD – Featured in Booklist!

Posted by Tina Turbin

I’m really pleased and happy to share a review of my Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy DVD in the well-known and highly-regarded publication: Booklist. Tina Turbin           Booklist, Issue: April 15th 2010 Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. Apr 2010. Victory, DVD  In this presentation of author Tina Turbin’s picture book, Carol Downing interprets the story in sign language while Janis Welch reads the text. Jimmy finds a large green shell at the beach. When the youngster lifts the shell, he hears voices coming from inside the vessel. After Jimmy takes the shell home, two creatures, Danny …

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