Winners of the Midwest Book Awards Gala were announced May 12, 2017, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. 不良研究所l鈥檚 publishing division, Redleaf Press, took home top honors in three categories: Education/Learning, Children’s Picture Book, and Graphic-Illustration.鈥淲e are thrilled to have Redleaf Press recognized by the Midwest Independent Publishing Association for the high-quality resources they publish. Since 1973, Redleaf Press has been, and will continue to be, an important part of 不良研究所l鈥檚 mission of advancing quality care and education of children in their crucial early years,鈥 says 不良研究所l鈥檚 CEO Barbara Yates.
Creative Block Play: A Comprehensive Guide to Learning through Building by Rosanne Regan Hansel won the gold seal in the Education/Learning聽category. Blocks are a classic toy that never stop challenging, stimulating, and engaging young children’s learning. 鈥淗ansel supplies a wealth of instructional ideas for block play that correlate to topics such as transportation, travel, and world culture.聽This title should be on every early childhood educator鈥檚 bookshelf,鈥 praised Library Journal.
Bingo Did It! by Amber Harris; illustrated by Ard Hoyt, won overall in the Children’s Picture Book, and Graphic-Illustration 肠补迟别驳辞谤颈别蝉.听听Bingo Did It! is the second installment of the loveable Wisteria Jane series. Foreword Reviews called the book,聽鈥渁 gentle lesson about taking personal responsibility.鈥漈he Midwest Book Awards is sponsored by the Midwest Independent Publishing Association (MIPA). Submissions are judged by experts from all aspects of the book world, including publishers, writers, editors, librarians, teachers and book designers. Winners and finalists are selected based on overall excellence.
