Archive for October, 2009
Saturday, October 31st, 2009
I’d like to share a lovely note of congratulations (for my award nomination in the AZ Authors Association Literary Contest and as an award-winning finalist of the National Best Books Awards of 2009) from my dear friend Carol Downing, a teacher at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf, who also provided the sign language interpretation on the Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy DVD (based off of my children’s book of the same name).
I just wanted to tell you that Maria has shared your fantastic news with me about your nominations to be announced in Arizona and New York!
All I can say is that when true and honest people do true and honest things from their heart – and then are recognized for the beauty it creates…all is well with the world.
From the bottom of my heart…Congratulations – to all of us here at Blossom you have already won, hands down.
Hugs , Carol D. aka “Danny’s hands”
Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf
Tags: american sign language, asl, asl books, asl literature, asl story, az authors association literary contest, blossom montessori school for the deaf, books, caregivers, child, children's books, danny the dragon, danny the dragon meets jimmy, deaf, deaf dvd, deaf literature, deaf story, deaf storybooks, deaf video, deaf videos, dragon, dragons, dvd, kids, national best books awards of 2009, tina turbin
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Saturday, October 31st, 2009
As one of the featured columnists for the Best Boomer Towns website, I have the opportunity to write about issues that are of importance, not only to Baby Boomers, but the population at large.
Click here to read my latest column devoted to “keeping the spark in your marriage”. Here I will share with you some of my personal, successful tips for maintaining a happy marriage. Thanks for reading!
Tags: Advice, boomers, families, marriage, Parents, successful marriage, tina turbin, women's issues
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
I am so pleased with the tremendous amount of support towards my Danny the Dragon children’s book 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!
Tags: baby boomer knowledge center, books, boomer authority, children's books, danny the dragon, kids, tina turbin, tina turbin author, writer
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Friday, October 30th, 2009
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.
Tags: audiobook, CD, Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center, danny the dragon, danny the dragon meets jimmy, dreams, pasadena city college orchestra, sesame street halloween, tina turbin, tina turbin author
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
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 my Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy to the collection, plus it’s great to know that the local Victoria, Australia children will have the opportunity to get to know the lovable storybook characters: Danny and his traveling companion Skipper.
I do hope that the book brings joy and sparks the imaginations of the children, in the same way that it has done here in the States!
Tags: australia, bushfires, children's books, danny the dragon, humanitarian, imagination, scbwi, storybook, tina turbin, tina turbin author, victoria, wildfires
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Thursday, October 29th, 2009
It is such a delight to know that the Count, from the Sesame Street that we all know and love, will be present for the “Sesame Street Halloween” family concert tomorrow night in Pasadena, CA.
Danny the Dragon (lovable character from my children’s series of the same name) will surely enjoy this introduction. And I hope that the 2,000 attendees will as well.
Time to get back to getting prepared for the event!
Tags: danny the dragon, family event, pasadena city college orchestra, sesame street, sesame street halloween concert, the count, tina turbin
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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.
Tags: family event, pasadena city college orchestra, press coverage, sesame street halloween concert, tina turbin
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
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 to women, children and parents alike!
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.
Tags: celiac disease, Children, Gluten-Free, gluten-free diet, kids, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, NFCA, tina turbin
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
The excitement is mounting for the “Sesame Street Halloween” Concert (to be performed by the Pasadena City College Orchestra) at Pasadena City College on October 30th 2009.
Not only is this a big debut for my children’s book series 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.
Read the full press release here.
Tags: audiobook, CD, Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center, danny the dragon, danny the dragon dreams, danny the dragon meets jimmy, pasadena city college orchestra, sesame street halloween, tina turbin, tina turbin author
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Recently I had the opportunity to be interviewed by a Kindergarten teacher on her radio show Teacher Talk Radio.
A wonderfully enlightening show, we discussed topics of importance to teachers, educators, parents and children. Click here to listen to the show.
I highly recommend that you listen in. I trust that you will gain new insight from it. Leave me a comment to let me know what you think!
P.S. We have set a tentative date for early in the new year to do a show dedicated solely to the topics of gluten-free and celiac, two issues that I’m very passionate about.
Tags: Advice to parents, Advice to teachers, kindergarten teacher, radio show, teacher jen, teacher talk radio, tina turbin, women's issues
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