Awards & Press

2009 & 2010 Mom's Choice Awards

The Mom’s Choice Awards® recognizes the best in family-friendly media and products.

* Juvenile & Young Adult Historical Fiction (SILVER)   (The Land of Curiosities, Book 1)

2009 Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY Award)

* Juvenile & Young Adult Fiction (BRONZE)   (The Land of Curiosities, Book 2)

2009 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards

*Pre-Teen Fiction – Historical/ Cultural (SILVER) 

(The Land of Curiosities, Book 2)

2009 & 2010 Nautilus Book Awards

An award for "distinguished literary and heartfelt contributions to spiritual growth, conscious living... green values, responsible leadership and positive social change."

* Teen Fiction (GOLD)   (The Land of Curiosities, Book 1)

2008 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards (2 awards)

* Best First Book (WINNER - GOLD)  (The Land of Curiosities, Book 1)

* Pre-Teen Fiction – Intermediate/Middle Grade (SILVER)  

2008 Benjamin Franklin Book Award

* Best First Book (SILVER)   (The Land of Curiosities, Book 1)

"A keepsake to be passed along through the years."
- Award Judge

2008 Time Magazine for Kids 'Heroes for the Planet'

* Deanna Neil selected as one of eight 2008 'Heroes for the Planet'

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