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Autism Society of America Honors Emily Colson for Memoir “Dancing with Max”

 

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We’re excited for Emily Colson, whose memoir Dancing with Max has been awarded the 2011 Autism Society of America’s Outstanding Literary Work Award in the Family/Social category! 


Dancing with Max: A Mother and Son Who Broke Free is the true story of Emily Colson and  her austistic son Max. As a single parent of an autistic child, Emily has seen her share of challenges — but her life with Max has also shown her many valuable lessons and unexpected gifts.

A crucial moment came, Emily says, when Max was nine. His autism was so significant that they could barely leave the house. It was then that Emily decided she and Max could no longer be held captive by their circumstances; Emily decided they would live the next day big, bold, and brave. As Emily says in this video interview from Lifetime’s The Balancing Act, “This is a book for all of us, about breaking free … of the things that hold us hostage.”


You can read the first chapters of Dancing With Max for free on Scribd.


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Berenstain Bears Title Wins iParenting Media Award

More about The Berenstain Bears and the Golden RuleZonderkidz™, the children’s division of Zondervan and the leader in Christian children's communications, is proud to announce The Berenstain Bears® and the Golden Rule as a 2009 iParenting Media Awards Outstanding Product in the books category.

The iParenting Awards program is the leading family products evaluation committed to helping parents make informed decisions as they choose products. The program evaluation uses state-of-the-art technology and experienced reviewers, including experts and families. Examples of evaluated products are books, accessories, baby care, safety, and bedding. The products are judged based on their quality, durability, age-appropriateness, play value and more. Read the full news release.

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Zonderkidz Author Dandi Daley Mackall Wins Literature Award

About Dandi Daley Mackall Zonderkidz proudly announces author Dandi Daley Mackall as the recipient of the 2009 Helen Keating Ott Award for Outstanding Contribution to Children's Literature from the Church and Synagogue Library Association (CSLA)

Past winners include Lloyd Alexander (The Chronicles of Prydain, 1969 Newbery Medal for The High King), Tomie de Paola (Christmas Remembered), Walter Wangerin, Jr. (The Book of the Dun Cow). Read More

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Bestselling Author Cecil Murphey Honored with Prestigious Award

More information about Gifted HandsThe American Society of Journalists and Authors (ASJA) has honored bestselling author Cecil Murphey by giving him the 2009 Extraordinary Service Award, one of their most prestigious awards. This award reflects the great respect the ASJA membership holds for Murphey and his extraordinary service to other writers. Read More

In addition to his own works, Cecil has assisted well-known personalities in writing their biographies including one about renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Benjamin Carson titled Gifted Hands.

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Camy Tang Wins 2008 American Christian Fiction Writer’s Award

Camy TangCamy Tang, author of the popular Sushi Series, won the 2008 American Christian Fiction Writers’ award for best book in the debut author category for her novel Sushi for One?. Tang’s accomplishment was honored at the annual ACFW award ceremony on September 20, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minn. Tang’s unique style of “romance with a kick of wasabi” diversifies Christian fiction and expands the boundaries of chick-lit. In a 2007 review of Sushi For One? in Publishers Weekly called the book a “sassy narrative” and said it was “refreshing to have Tang’s voice in Christian fiction….” Read More

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