Another satisfied reader(in Sitka, Alaska) enjoys the adventures of Kid Canine.
JUST ANNOUNCED:
JUST PERFECT: MORE ADVENTURES OF JULES THE LIGHTHOUSE DOG has been named a Finalist in the 2010 National Indie Excellence Awards.
BACK TO SCHOOL
We were very pleased to learn that Thurgood Marshall Elementary School in Chesapeake, VA selected our books to be featured in their reading program. Kathy Schiano, Media Specialist for the school, reports that the books are thoroughly enjoyed by all the students. That is always music to our ears!
Kathy Schiano, Library Media Specialist, introduces our books to the students at Thurgood Marshall Elementary.
Tonya Amos, Library Assistant, reads Kid Canine-Superhero! to the students.
JUST PERFECT: MORE ADVENTURES OF JULES THE LIGHTHOUSE DOG - Gold Medal Winner in the Mom's Choice Awards
The Mom's Choice Awards® has named JUST PERFECT: MORE ADVENTURES OF JULES THE LIGHTHOUSE DOG (Black Plume Books) among the best in family-friendly media, products and services by awarding the book a Gold Medal in the Children's Picture Book category.
Parents, educators, librarians and retailers rely on MCA evaluations when selecting quality materials for children and families. The Mom’s Choice Awards® seal helps families and educators navigate the vast array of products and services and make informed decisions.
An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of our panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of PBS’s Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times best-selling author, Priscilla Dunstan, creator of the Dunstan Baby Language; Patricia Rossi, host of NBC’s Manners Minute; Dr. Letitia S. Wright, D.C., host of the Wright PlaceTM TV Show; and Catherine Witcher, M.Ed., special needs expert and founder of Precision Education, Inc.
Our Prices
You may have noticed that we are offering our books for sale on our site at
less than retail price. We offer this discount in response to the difficult economic times
we are all currently facing. When you buy a book from the publisher, the profit
goes directly to the creator of the book. Our online ordering uses the PayPal system
to assure you that your information is completely safe and secure.
Black Plume Books has always been dedicated to publishing quality
children's books and offering them to the reader at the fairest possible price.
We strive to help foster the love of books and reading in children and know
that the best way to do this is to provide children the opportunity to own a
book that they can treasure for life. After all, books have no expiration date
and never go out of style.
Upcoming Events - Book Readings & Signings
- January 28th: Thurgood Marshall Elementary School - Literacy Day - Guest Author
- March 16th - Young Writers Reception - Featured Speaker
- April 27th - Three Rivers School, Sunriver, Oregon
For more information on any of these events or to schedule a reading or
signing please use the contact link at the bottom of this page.
