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How Do You Teach Kids to Eat Gluten-Free?
As many of you know, I write for a variety of publications. I am a featured columnist for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), and much of what I write is beneficial for parents! Be sure to read my October tip and “tid bit” in the latest issue of the NFCA newsletter. This month’s tip will inform you on how to easily teach children about eating a gluten free diet. Believe me, it’s not as daunting as it may seem! Click here to read.
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. …
Renowned Author Judy Blume Congratulates Author Tina Turbin
I was more than thrilled to receive the following letter from multi-award winning, ground-breaking author Judy Blume – to share with you: “Thanks so much for your warm note and congratulations on getting your first book published! I’m touched by how well you remember my books. Readers like you have made my career, and I can never thank you enough. If you have a chance check out my blog and let me know what you think. Love, Judy”
Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy in Another Online Bookstore!
We are so pleased with the tremendous amount of support towards the Danny the Dragon series, especially online in the virtual world. Fans will now be able to purchase Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy at The Boomer Authority Bookstore for Children. Thank you to the Boomer Authority Bookstore!
“Blogs by Women” – Author Tina Turbin and Danny the Dragon are Featured!
“Blogs by Women” is a website (www.blogsbywomen.org) which promotes blogs that are produced by women. To all of my Danny the Dragon blog readers, you guessed it, the Danny the Dragon blog is definitely featured at the Blogs By Women website. Stop in to take a look at our listing by clicking here. Enjoy!
Successful Tips to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables!
I’ve written my 2nd article for the September issue of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) newsletter, which focuses on: fun, sure-fire ways to help your child to actually LIKE eating vegetables, as well as proven methods to “sneak” vegetables in to many of your everyday meals. I’m sure you’ll agree, many parents will benefit from the above! Read the full article here and prepare for some meal-time magic! After you click on the above link, be sure to scroll about halfway down the page, and go to my section entitled: “Tid Bits with Tina”. Happy vegetable eating! And …
Michael Jung’s Terrific Review of Danny the Dragon!
Michael Jung, writer and Children’s Literature Specialist, published a terrific review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. His 3-paragraph review truly captures some of the best details of the book. In his own words, the book contains: “pleasing dragon pictures,” and is “a gentle story that should please fans.” Read the full book review here. You will notice an image of Danny the Dragon on the page, however, if you scroll down halfway, you will be able to read the review in its entirety. Please comment back to let me know your thoughts on the book Danny the Dragon Meets …
Danny The Dragon DREAMS – CD with Classical Music!
I am VERY pleased to share that the full Mastering of Danny The Dragon DREAMS CD has been fully Mastered and the CD cover is in design work as I type away here. Thank you Tom Morris at Morrissound Recording in Tampa, Florida! This is an amazing CD with my book being read by an extremely talented vocal-artist followed by a well chosen compilation of 10 original classical songs, composed by up and coming composers. This CD is for ANYONE and everyone, all ages. All the profits to this CD are going to a Cause that is very dear to …
Author Tina Turbin’s Generous Donation to Altrusa International
I was recently provided the opportunity to contribute to the reputable organization Altrusa International, a strong volunteer group that is working to better the community worldwide. As part of Altrusa’s many local programs, I’ve donated copies of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy, to be gifted to the lucky “Birthday Child of the Month” of the given month, along with Danny-themed goody bags! I hope the children will be pleased with their gifts, and all of my thanks goes out to Altrusa!
Danny the Dragon to bring joy to kids in Victoria, Australia
Much devastation was caused by the Victoria, Australia wildfires of February 2009, including the loss of the children’s book collections at the local libraries and schools. Through the hard work of authors, writers, concerned citizens and the coordinated efforts of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI), the book collections have been re-built as a result of generous book donations from around the world. (Above: Photo of Corinne King of SCBWI Australia holding some of the book donations) I am very pleased to have been able to donate a copy of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy to the …