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News: 10th Annual Cursive is Cool Contest Launches for Students in North America | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation announced that their annual “Cursive is Cool”® contest is now open to North American students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The contest dates are January 23 through April 15, 2024. Students are encouraged to enter early. Prizes will be awarded for First Place, Second Place, […]

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News: Adoption Fairytale Videobook for ‘Love Without Wings’ to Release on National Adoption Day | CitizenWire

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — “Love Without Wings: An Adoption Fairytale” (ISBN: 979-8986768045), was released one year ago and now it’s also available as a read-along videobook narrated by Rayyah McCaul with an original music score by Sleeps Under Beams. The author, Adam Swain Ferguson, founder, Purple Fox Entertainment, says that the book and its […]

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News: JOEY AND HIS FRIEND WATER: A playful book introducing children and their parents to the idea that everything around us is energy vibrating at different speeds | CitizenWire

TORONTO, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — In Ellen J. Lewinberg’s current picture book, “Joey and His Friend Water” (ISBN: 978-0228881698; May 2023), Joey, the main character in the book, finds that he is able to talk to the water in a stream behind his house. Joey finds it hard to believe that he is talking to and […]

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News: Black Women in STEM Pen New Children’s Science and Nature Book for HBCU Green Fund’s Publishing Arm Launch | CitizenWire

WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Fostering their continued efforts to create innovative programs to lead the charge in building a more sustainable future, the HBCU Green Fund, founded by environmental leader, Felicia Davis, has launched a self-titled publishing brand. Their first release, “MSITU: The Old-Growth Forest,” is written by three women in STEM, Spelman college students […]

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News: Reimagining Parenthood: A Therapist’s Insight Into Weathering Relationship Storms – A Beacon Of Support For Couples In The Journey Of Raising Children | CitizenWire

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada /CitizenWire/ — Relationships, marriage, and parenthood-these beautiful connections often come with their share of challenges. Dan McMillan, a therapist and psychologist based in Alberta, Canada, witnessed the struggles that can plague relationships. He recognized the need to shed light on a common hurtful pattern that couples often find themselves in. This realization […]

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News: Educator, Actress and Civil Rights Activist Releases Debut Children’s Picture Book | CitizenWire

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. /CitizenWire/ — Dr. Gwendolyn Mukes, a Los Angeles based actress, renowned educator and civil rights activist presents her debut children’s book, “Gwen Didn’t Care” (ISBN: 979-8985784428) at Full Circle Bookstore on August 26, 1900 NW Expy, Oklahoma City, OK, at 3 p.m. “Gwen Didn’t Care” honors the 65th Anniversary of the nation’s […]

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News: Publishers Newswire announces semi-annual Books to Bookmark List for Aug. 2023 – 6 Great Children’s Books You’ve Likely Never Seen | CitizenWire

TEMECULA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Publishers Newswire (PNW), a news publisher covering books, music and software launched in 2004, has announced its semiannual “books to bookmark” list of six new and interesting children’s books from small publishers and self-published authors in North America published over the past year. These children’s books are often overlooked due to […]

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News: Author’s Second Children’s Sing-Along Book Launches with a Give-Back Campaign Supporting Pet Adoption | CitizenWire

LA JOLLA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Children’s sing-along book author and vocalist Bridget Burton (pen name) known in her community as Barbara Burton Graf, just published her second children’s book “Annie Kai Lani Kai Lou: Maui’s Beloved Pup” (ISBN 978-0989562416; Softcover) this month. The illustrated book, designed for early readers, is captured in both a soft […]

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News: Author Sarah Zadek Releases Evidence-Based Guide to Optimize Fertility | CitizenWire

TORONTO, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — Author and licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Sarah Zadek, has released a comprehensive guide to fertility. The book is titled “It Takes Two… And A Uterus: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Enhancing your Fertility,” (ISBN: 978-0228884170; March 1, 2023) the book offers evidence-based guidance on improving the odds of a healthy pregnancy, […]

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News: 9th Annual Cursive is Cool Contest Launches for Students in North America | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation announced that their 2023 “Cursive is Cool”® contest is now open to North American students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Students are encouraged to enter early. Prizes will be awarded for First Place, Second Place, Third Place based on legibility and neatness.

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News: A Magical Gnome makes his way to earth – just in time for Christmas! | CitizenWire

VANCOUVER, B.C. /CitizenWire/ — Magic is everywhere, you just have to believe. Follow Edy the gnome on his whimsical adventures in the human world, while he tries to save the last Golden Believer left on earth. “My Magical Gnome” (ISBN: 978-0228860136; Dec., 2022) by author Monika Blichar is a delightful storybook that can be enjoyed […]

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News: New book celebrates the magic of adoption and diversity through creative storytelling | CitizenWire

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Adam Swain Ferguson, founder, Purple Fox Entertainment, is a creative producer and author. His new book release, “Love Without Wings: An Adoption Fairytale” (ISBN: 979-8986768014), was inspired by a true story – his own story – and celebrates diverse families made complete through adoption. It’s scheduled to be released during […]

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News: Children’s author releases latest in ‘Glad to Do It!’ series about first responders | CitizenWire

POMFRET, Md. /CitizenWire/ — J2B Publishing announces the release of “Uncle Rocky – Fireman #10 – Ice Rescue” (ISBN: 978-1954682160), authored by James Burd Brewster. It’s the 10th Uncle Rocky – Fireman book in the “Glad to do it!” children’s series and is illustrated for kids aged 3-7. The series honors first responders by retelling […]

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News: BabyLiveAdvice Announces $1.1M Seed Investment to Improve Maternal-Infant Health Outcomes | CitizenWire

CALABASAS, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — BabyLiveAdvice, the leading virtual maternal telehealth provider, announced the completion of a $1.1 million seed investment led by Venn Ventures and Synergen Technology Labs. BabyLiveAdvice, founded by CEO Sigi Marmorstein, RN, PHN, MSN, FNP-BC, partners with healthcare providers and health systems to support coordinated, comprehensive prenatal, postpartum, and infant care.

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News: New Children’s Book Embraces the Bond of Parents and Child Through Life and Death | CitizenWire

WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — With an aim to help families begin to heal after the terrible loss of a child, “ScootieToots and the Feathers From Heaven: A Family Healing Book” (ISBN: 978-0228866862) by Audri B. Cabness is a whimsical children’s story with a powerful message that offers families an uplifting vantage point, at any point […]

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News: Nutrition Company PlantBaby Raises $4 Million Seed Round with Big Idea Ventures and The Fund LA, Among Others | CitizenWire

KAUAI, Hawaii /CitizenWire/ — PlantBaby, the innovative nutrition company developing a portfolio of the purest plant-based products to support the nutritional journey from infancy into adulthood, announces its $4 million Seed funding round, led by Big Idea Ventures and The Fund LA.

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News: Couple Writes Ideal Book for People Thinking About Parenthood, Those Already Expecting, or New Parents Wanting Some Comfort As They Navigate Delightful Highs And Overwhelming Lows | CitizenWire

MELBOURNE, Australia /CitizenWire/ — “What Do You Even Do With A Baby? A Parent’s First Year” (ISBN: 978-0228869689) is a book aiming to demystify parenting so people can make well-informed decisions about becoming one. Authors Sarah and James Dunham struggled with the lack of a clear picture of what life would be like on the […]

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News: Isn’t It Possible to Promote Literacy? Net Profits from 10th Anniversary Edition of ‘Little Green’ will go to Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Paraphrase, LLC, the publisher of “Little Green” (ISBN: 978-0981587943) by Arnold Rudnick, is donating 500 copies of a special anniversary edition to Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California (RIFSoCal). For 10 years, “Little Green” has been asking, “Isn’t it possible?”

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News: ‘Bop-It and No More Covid’ – Book One in The ‘Bop-It’ Series Written and Illustrated By Jessica J. Wohlgemuth | CitizenWire

VANDERHOOF, B.C. /CitizenWire/ — Children’s book, “Bop-It and No More Covid” (ISBN 978-0228839965; paper), written by country prairie girl Jessica J. Wohlgemuth, looking to help children cope during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Are you tired of living the COVID life? Find hope and cheer in this little book about a fuzzy little grey bunny named Bop-It. […]

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News: 9th Annual USA Cursive is Cool® Contest is Still Accepting Entries | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — We are excited to announce that the USA Cursive is Cool® contest deadline has been extended until April 22, 2022. The contest is going on as usual this year after encouragement from teachers, parents, and students, announced the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation today, and the entries can now be submitted […]

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News: 26 State Proclamations Kick Off Awareness Month for Unexplained Childhood Deaths | CitizenWire

ROSELAND, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation thanks Arkansas, Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin for making statewide proclamations declaring March 2022 SUDC Awareness Month.

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News: The New York Milk Bank Announces Appointment of New Executive Director, Linda Harelick, MBA, DrPH | CitizenWire

VALHALLA, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — The New York Milk Bank (NYMB), founded six years ago, today announced the appointment of its new Executive Director, Linda Harelick, MBA, DrPH. The New York Milk Bank (NYMB) is a non-profit organization that collects extra breast milk from healthy lactating women. The milk is then pasteurized and distributed to babies […]

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News: 9th Annual Cursive is Cool Contest Adds Additional Prizes for Pandemic-Friendly Participation in Both USA and Canada for 2022 | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Cursive is Cool® contest will be held as usual this year after encouragement from teachers, parents, and students, announced the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation today, despite some schools in the USA and Canada operating remotely, or using a hybrid model with in-person learning. In person education is on again, […]

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News: New Children’s Book Entitled ‘Adventure Zone’ Excites Experts with Its Fun Format to Explain Pediatric Therapies | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Authors Allison Klimowicz and Veronica Stanley-Hooper have written a children’s book entitled “Adventure Zone” (ISBN: 979-8524737199). This book, written for parents and children from the ages of 6 to 12 years old, explains pediatric therapies in a fun, informative way.

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News: The Deadliest Days of the Year are Upon Us: 4th of July Holiday Sees Dramatic Spike in Traffic-Related Deaths Every Year | CitizenWire

ONTARIO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The deadliest days of the year for traffic related accidents are those surrounding the 4th of July holiday. Every year there is a dramatic spike in pedestrian related deaths and injuries during that time. In response MAGLITE® and First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) are joining together to promote traffic and pedestrian […]

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News: Stride’s Evidence-Based Autism Therapy Now Available at Four Iowa Locations | CitizenWire

DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — Stride Autism Centers (“Stride”), a mission-driven provider of evidence-based therapy for children with autism, today announced that it has expanded to serve families at four centers throughout Iowa. Stride is now actively enrolling clients at all four locations, including Clive and Johnston in the Des Moines metro area, Cedar Rapids, […]

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News: California Safe Schools Honors 2021 Earth Day Champions | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — March 30, 2021 marked the 23rd anniversary of California Safe Schools (CSS), a celebrated children’s environmental health and justice coalition, founded by Robina Suwol in 1998 after grade school students, including Robina’s two sons, were sprayed with the herbicide Princep, as they headed to class.

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News: California IVF Fertility Center to Offer 5 Free Infertility Treatments | CitizenWire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — California IVF Fertility Center, a full-service infertility treatment center based in Northern California announced the second annual infertility awareness campaign. The center will accept video applications from now through April 17, 2021. The 5 selected recipients will receive free fertility services that may include IVF, a tubal ligation reversal surgery, and […]

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News: Colorful Colorado road trips come alive for families with new kids’ adventure book | CitizenWire

EAGLE, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — “Eli and Mort’s Epic Adventures Colorado Summer Road Trip” by Elyssa Nager provides a captivating outlet for families interested in a Colorado road trip. The book, published by Resort Books Ltd, is ideal for children aged 3 to 12, brings to life favorite places to visit across the Mile High State.

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News: Participating Colorado Optometrists Give Infants One-time No-cost Eye Exam Through National InfantSEE® Program | CitizenWire

DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Leaders in Colorado eye health advocacy, the Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and 2020 Eyes Colorado, announce that participating local optometrists are offering no-cost comprehensive eye exams to infants 6-12 months of age regardless of income or insurance.

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News: Launch Pad Publishing Releases Self-Care Book For Parents with High Needs Children | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book in a new self-care series and it’s the answer to caring for a child with high needs in our “sacrificial mom” culture. “Everyday Self-Care and Your High Needs Child” follows author Natalie Brobin’s journey.

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News: Kids Read Now continues literacy partnership with schools, eliminating the summer slide for Michigan students | CitizenWire

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Kids Read Now has partnered with school districts across Michigan, including Brighton Area Schools, Grand Haven Public Schools, Forest Hills Public Schools, and Coopersville Area Public Schools, to mail books directly to their students’ homes over the summer.

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News: Midwives for an Equitable and Sustainable Future: ACNM Extends Year of Nurse and Midwife, Begins Decade of the Midwife | CitizenWire

SILVER SPRING, Md. /CitizenWire/ — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization extended the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife into 2021 in Europe, to celebrate and recognize the hard work of nurses and midwives fighting the pandemic. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) supports this decision and hereby extends this recognition […]

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News: Twenty-Nine States Proclaim March SUDC Awareness Month for Unexplained Childhood Deaths | CitizenWire

ROSELAND, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation thanks Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming for making statewide proclamations declaring March 2021 […]

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News: TimeoutIQ App Allows Parents to Remotely Manage Kids’ Screen Time and Helps them Learn Something Too | CitizenWire

TORONTO, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — Kids’ screen time has soared during the pandemic, yet parents are reluctant to restrict it because it’s their primary way of learning, socializing and playing. TimeoutIQ has the solution. It helps parents to subtly manage screen time, and challenges kids with educational content at their grade level while playing games, watching […]

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