Archive for October, 2009
Another Wonderful Book Review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy!
Jewelry designer Victoria Cunningham, wrote the following book review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy:
“Your book is wonderful. Congratulations! It’s a great story about
listening and trust and family. I like how you incorporate “helping”
with the dishes etc… Only a mom could understand how important that is. I love the colorful illustrations, my daughters would love it.
thanks for the read!”
Victoria Cunningham,
owner Victoria Cunningham Jewelry
Sesame Street Halloween Concert – Tonight is our Big Debut!
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 for full details.
“Congratulations” Letter from Carol Downing at Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf
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 call her “Danny’s Hands.”
This evening we will be showing the DVD on stage at the lovely concert in Pasadena Concert, while the orchestra plays the Danny Theme song !
Carol: 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…Congratualtions – 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
Sesame Street Character to Meet Danny the Dragon!
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, the lovable character that many of you fans know and love, 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!
Great Press Coverage – Sesame Street Halloween Concert!
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.
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.
Sesame Street Halloween Concert – 3 Days Away!
The excitement is mounting for the “Sesame Street Halloween” Concert (performed by the Pasadena City College Orchestra) at Pasadena City College on October 30th 2009.
Not only is this a big debut for my 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.
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. No registration necessary. Call (727) 784-3332, ext. 3018.”
Tina and Danny Brighten Children’s Lives in Palm Harbor
I have a lovely message that I would like to share. To receive messages such as the one that follows is such a joy for me, and really does make the readings and presentations that I deliver that much more special.
A mother that attended a Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy reading at the Palm Harbor Library in Pinellas County, FL, sent in the following message:
“I met you today at the Palm Harbor Library during your reading of Danny the Dragon. First off, I’d just like to tell you how much my children enjoyed the story – my older son, Donovan, immediately requested that we go on your website when we got home so he could see Danny again. I really enjoyed it as well – the kind and polite way the characters spoke to each other was refreshing. I really can’t tell you how much I appreciated that you complimented Donovan on his drawings after the story and told him that he’s an artist. He’s a bit of a perfectionist and gets down on himself if he doesn’t think what he’s done is up to his standards and there is only so much he believes when I tell him that I love something that he has done. Hearing it come from you really boosted his confidence and he made sure to tell his dad tonight that you thought he was good. We also saw some of your artwork on your website and he said “She’s the best artist in the whole world” so he definitely respects your opinion!
I signed up for your newsletter so I hope that that will include any information about other readings that you will be doing but, if not, please let me know if you will be presenting in any of the Pasco or Hillsborough County libraries. My mother works at the Palm Harbor Library and we attended with her but we actually live in Wesley Chapel and I know my kids would love to hear you read the story again.”
Kindergarten Teacher Interviews Tina Turbin
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, authors, 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!
