A book that celebrates diversity and a board-book series that honors children have won 2009 Teachers’ Choice for Children’s Books Awards, Learning Magazine announced this week. All are published by Maren Green Publishing, a newcomer to the children’s books world. Established in 2006 by publishing executive Todd Snow, Maren Green specializes in books good for young children.
“We are thrilled to receive not one but two Teachers’ Choice awards,” says Snow. “I’m especially excited that the winners are chosen by teachers—people who use our books with kids, and who count on our books to deliver positive, meaningful content. Also, if a teacher says a book is good, that means parents can trust it.”
Begun by Learning Magazine in 1994, Teachers’ Choice is one of the most recognized and prestigious awards program in the educational market. It is the only awards program that is exclusively judged by teachers in the classroom. Books are evaluated on quality, instructional value, ease of use, and innovation.
Maren Green’s winners are Colorful World and the “You Are Important” series.
Colorful World is six-time Grammy winner CeCe Winans’s inspiring song about diversity, adapted as a picture book with beautiful illustrations. The lyrics celebrate differences and urge all children to be proud to be themselves. The book includes a CD of Winans singing the song.
“You Are Important” is a board book series that includes You Are Beautiful, You Are Brave, You Are Creative, You Are Friendly, and You Are Important. Simple words and colorful illustrations of children in everyday life help little ones know they are precious and valuable.
Award-winning illustrator Melodee Strong illustrated all six books. Strong is committed to creating work that accurately represents people of color. Her illustrations are multicultural and inclusive, something teachers—and
parents—look for today.
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