The Magic of Finkleton earns the CLC Seal of Approval

Children's Literary Classics is pleased to announce that the children's chapter book, The Magic of Finkleton, written by KC Hilton, has been selected to receive the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval.  The CLC Seal of Approval is a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children's Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design.

The Magic of Finkleton, by KC Hilton, takes young readers on an exciting literary adventure.

Siblings, Robert, Jack and Lizzy are plunged into a world of intrigue when their house is destroyed in a thunderstorm, a disaster which befalls them at precisely the same time their Great Uncle dies, bequeathing them his home and general store in the picture-perfect town of Finkleton.  Soon after moving into the living quarters above their uncle's shop, they begin discovering magical secrets hidden inside.  As they slowly unravel the mystery of Finkleton, the children learn a secret which has been kept in the Finkle family for generations.  Vowing to keep their secret safe, the three work together to help keep the magic of Finkleton alive.

KC Hilton has created a vibrant tale of intrigue which is sure to ignite enthusiasm in the minds of young readers. 

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An inspiring message for young children to reach for and attain their dreams

Dave Learns Spanish is the story of a young man growing up in the 1920's in New York City who doesn't want to settle by taking an ordinary job. He decides he'd like to learn Spanish and possibly travel to Panama or Cuba some day. Fueled by passion and a single-minded determination to succeed, he devotes nearly all his time and energy into learning to speak Spanish. As he begins to teach himself the language, he quickly learns that he can recognize the meanings of many of the Spanish words, a point which is demonstrated throughout the book, as both the English and Spanish versions of a sentence are shown.

Dave Learns Spanish is based upon the true story of the author's father, who eventually went on to master twenty languages.

This is a wonderful story with an inspiring message for young children to reach for and attain their dreams.

Dave Learns Spanish earns the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval, a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children's Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design.

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A Red-Eyed Tree Frog's Adventure in the Rainforest

Stripey Follows His Dream, takes readers on a photographic journey through the rain forest. As Stripey, a nocturnal red-eyed tree frog, endeavors to follow his dream of exploring the rainforest during daylight, he encounters all sorts of other jungle creatures along the way. The photographic images within this book are absolutely spectacular! Author, Gail Melville Shumway, who has an impressive list of photographic credits to her name, has compiled a fantastic collection of images for use within this book.

This book, while full of fascinating photographic images, is also chock-full of interesting tidbits about the rainforest and its inhabitants.

Children's Literary Classics is pleased to announce that the children's picture book, Stripey Follows His Dream, a photographic adventure by Gail Melville Shumway,  has been selected to receive the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval.  The CLC Seal of Approval is a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children's Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design.

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A delightful book with an important message about homelessness

Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco, is a delightful book with an important message.  Following her mother's death, young Ivy and her father are evicted from their home in San Francisco.  Ivy does her best to keep her homelessness a secret to most of her friends at school; yet, her secret is not easily kept.  Ivy and her father, Poppy, encounter many wonderful and caring people as they struggle to survive.  But they also encounter many people who make inaccurate assumptions about them, often causing them great harm in their quest to rise from the desperation of their current situation.  Often witty, occasionally heart-wrenching, this book offers insight into the lives of those who must endure living in shelters and on the streets. 

Summer Brenner's account of a homeless girl and her father living on the streets is both revealing and heartwarming.

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Children's Literary Classics Book Award deadline is fast approaching

If you are an author or illustrator of a children's or young adult book, you understand the value of a third party endorsement for your book.  

In an effort to encourage and promote fine children’s literature, we have created the International Children’s Literary Classics Children's Book Awards program.   Our selection committee is proud to recognize those titles in children's literature which exemplify the criteria set forth by the CLCA committee.

 

As a recipient of the International Children's Literary Classics Award, your children's book will receive added recognition through press releases as well as exposure on this website and through our blogsite.  Also available to all award recipients is the option to purchase foil imprinted labels with the Children's Literary Classics Book Award logo, indicating your book has been recognized as one worthy of this prestigious award.  PDF files, for use in future printing are also available to all book award recipients. 

Children's Literary Classics award honorees will also be presented with a certificate of award, signed by the selection committee chairperson, bearing the CLC Award Seal.  This attractive certificate of recognition, is printed on high quality archival paper and is suitable for framing. 

The credibility and recognition derived from being a Children's Literary Classics International Book Award honoree, will provide immeasurable opportunities for promoting your children's book as well as yourself as an author, poet, or illustrator.  

 

The deadline for the CLC Book Awards is August 1, 2011

Don't delay, submit your entry today.

For more information visit our website at www.clcawards.org

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Oh that every little girl would read this book...

Oh that every little girl would read this book...

Daria Rose and The Day She Chose is the story of a young girl who is saddened by the way she is treated by some of the girls at her school.  Her mother has a heart-to-heart conversation with her, explaining that her life can be what she chooses it to be.  Empowered with the tools to rise above what others think of her, Daria has a new outlook on life.  She is no longer swayed to act differently or dress differently just to please others.  Instead, she learns to be happy and confident just being herself.  Ahhh... what a refreshing message for young girls. 

This book has the power to change lives in a dramatically uplifting way.  We recommend this book for all young girls whether or not they may presently be dealing with issues of insecurity. 

Fabulous illustrations, paired with strong words of encouragement in a very enjoyable and delightfully readable book make this an excellent choice for every little girl's home library!

Daria Rose and The Day She Chose earns the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval.  

The CLC Seal of Approval is a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children's Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design.

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Small Acts of Amazing Courage, by Gloria Whelan earns the CLC Seal of Approval

This is the story of young Rosalind, an inquisitive girl growing up in India during the early 1900s.  Her best friend is her nurse-maid's daughter, an Indian girl who is the same age as she is.  Rosalind grows up learning to love India and all the exciting things it has to offer a curious girl such as herself.  Being a spirited young child, she often gets herself into trouble, as she rarely gives in to conformity, as is expected of a genteel little lady.  Preferring to visit bazaars over the country club, and getting caught listening to such outrageous public speakers as Ghandi, her father insists she return to their homeland of England where she can receive a proper education in academia and refinement. 

This book, while offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of India in the early 1900s as it endeavored to gain independence from Great Britain, offers a message of strength, independence and compassion in the face of adversity.

This is a refreshingly honest book for young readers, devoid of the sarcasm and negative values often found in children's literature today.

This book comes highly recommended and earns the Children's Literary Classics Seal of Approval - The CLC Seal of Approval is a designation reserved for those books which uphold the rigorous criteria set forth by the Children's Literary Classics review committee, a team comprised of individuals with backgrounds in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design.

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