Surviving Deployment

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Congratulations to our Award Winners.

Cedric and the Dragon

 

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Cedric and the Dragon was featured in the December 13, 2011 issue of Christian Century recommended as one of five noteworthy picture books of the year! Congratulations!

Art Contest Winners


Isabel's artwork

The winners of the “Christmas Parachutes” art contest, sponsored by Elva Resa and the 82nd Airborne Division FRG office, have been announced: Isabel, age 11, from Aberdeen, NC; Emma, age 11, from Raeford, NC; and Luke, age 5, from Sanford, NC.  Young artists were invited to submit works of art based on the poem “Christmas Parachutes” by Michelle Tonsmeire, 82nd Airborne Division spouse.  The winners received a gift certificate and an autographed copy of Military Life: Stories and Poems for Children, an award-winning children's book that features the poem "My Daddy Jumps Today" by Michelle Tonsmeire. Read Michelle's poem "Christmas Parachutes" and see more artwork on SurvivingDeployment.com.

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Recognized as Best in Field

The Good Fire Helmet Awarded Gold in Mom's Choice Awards
The Mom's Choice Awards has named The Good Fire Helmet a Gold Recipient for best Children's Picture Book.

 

 

Cedric and the Dragon Awarded Gold in Mom's Choice Awards
The Mom's Choice Awards has named Cedric and the Dragon a Gold Recipient in Children's Picture Books: Values and Life Lessons.

 

 

Circle of Catholic Women–Journal Two Named Finalist in Midwest Book Awards
Circle of Catholic Women–Journal Two was named a finalist in the religion category of the Midwest Book Awards.

 

 

Military Life: Stories and Poems for Children Awarded Gold Medal in Moonbeam Children's Book Awards and Named Finalist in Midwest Book Awards
Military Life: Stories and Poems for Children was awarded a gold medal and the distinction of Most Patriotic in the prestigious Moonbeam Children's Book Awards and was named a finalist in the children's fiction category of the Midwest Book Awards.

 

Surviving the Folded Flag Wins Gold for Best Anthology
Surviving the Folded Flag: Parents of war sharing stories of coping, courage, and faith was awarded a gold medal for best anthology by the Military Writers Society of America. The awards recognize the best books of the year by military writers.

 

 

Circle of Catholic Women–Journal One Wins Silver in Living Now Book Awards
The first release from our inspirational Juloya imprint, Circle of Catholic Women–Journal One, was awarded a silver medal in the spirituality category of the Living Now Book Awards. The awards recognize the best lifestyle books of the year.