Sparky’s Rescue: A place to Call Home Receives FAPA Gold Medal Award
SPARKY'S RESCUE A Place Called Home receives FAPA Gold Medal Award
The Annual 2022 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President’s Book Awards recognized SPARKY’S RESCUE-A Place to call Home by Deborah Burggraaf, in the category of Children’s-General, as a GOLD medal winner.
Hosted by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, this prestigious national award is open to books published between 2020 and 2022. The judges for this national competition are librarians, educators, and publishing professionals.
“The FAPA President’s Book Award exists to promote excellence in the publishing industry by recognizing talented contemporary authors who put both heart and soul into their work. FAPA is proud to be a champion of authors and publishers going the extra mile to produce books of excellence in every aspect,” said Pat Stanford, a Past President of FAPA.
SPARKY’S RESCUE-A Place to call Home is an inspirational Children’s Picture book, published by Protective hands Communications, which takes the reader on a journey as, Sparky, a rescue dog, searches to find his forever home.
“We are proud to announce this year’s winners who truly embody the excellence this award was created to celebrate. Their works are representative of creative storytelling, bold concepts, and innovative ideas which make the President’s Book Awards so well respected by librarians and those in the publishing industry. We salute all our winners for their fine work.” said FAPA’s Immediate Past President, Renee Garrison.
The Florida Authors and Publishers Association is an organization for authors, publishers, illustrators, editors, printers, and other professionals involved in the publishing industry. It focuses on providing the highest quality of information, resources, and professional development to members and others interested in the writing and publishing profession.
SPARKY'S RESCUE was recognized as a FINALIST
SPARKY'S RESCUE was recognized as a FINALIST in this year's International Book Awards (IBA) this year, Category: Animals/Pets-General.
Thank you FAPA and IBA for this honor!
Great news! Our "SPARKY'S RESCUE--a place to call home" has been selected as a FINALIST
Great news! Our "SPARKY'S RESCUE--a place to call home" has been selected as a FINALIST for the 2022 FAPA President's Book Awards which will be held on July 30, 2022 in Orlando (Category: Children's-General).
SPARKY'S RESCUE-a place to call home AVAILABLE NOW
BHANTE-The Corgi of O’side recognized at upcoming FAPA Book Awards
We are proud to announce that, BHANTE-The Corgi of O'side will be recognized at the upcoming FAPA (Florida Authors and Publishers Association) President's Book Awards in Orlando, Florida on July 31, 2021, in the categories of Children's Book and Inspirational.
BHANTE-The Corgi of O’side Released!
A Special Thank You to FAPA!
JOSIE on Shadowridge Drive book has been recognized as an IBA FINALIST
MISS DEACON and The Tale of William will be honored with three awards!
Miss Deacon and The Tale of William Released!
Corky's Travels & Josie on Shadowridge Drive Awarded Silver Medals!
FAPA (Florida Authors and Publishers Association) President’s Book Award Medalist Author and retired middle school teacher, Deborah Burggraaf, has received two medals on her recently, released books, JOSIE ON SHADOWRIDGE DRIVE and CORKY’S TRAVELS at the FAPA (Florida Authors and Publishers Awards) President’s Books Awards ceremony at the Hilton Palace Disney Springs Resort in Orlando, Florida on August 3, 2019.
Corky's Travels Released!
BLUE-Nightcrawlers FAPA Book Award!
Josie on Shadowridge Drive Release
BLUE-Night Crawlers Released!
I am very excited to announce that my new book, BLUE-Night Crawlers has been released!
THE LOVEBUG CONNECTION was awarded a Silver Medal
As you know, this is my 4th FAPA Silver Medal
Following FLUTTERNUTTER and THE NOODLE CLUB books. Very soon, we will have a 36-Chapter novel to share, BLUE--NIGHT CRAWLERS, which will be released in early Fall 2017.
PRESS RELEASE
Author and retired middle school teacher, Deborah Burggraaf, has announced the release of her eleventh book, THE LOVEBUG CONNECTION.
THE LOVEBUG CONNECTION follows Ms. Burggraaf’s tenth book, SASHA’S BIRTHDAY PARTY.
SASHA’S BIRTHDAY PARTY was well received by children, parents and teachers and the same positive response is anticipated for,
NEW CHILDREN'S SAFETY BOOK-FALL 2014!
RESILIENT RED-Come and take a journey with Resilient Red, as he weathers Tropical Storm Isaac in south Florida. Resilient RED reassures his readers to remain calm during any storm, yet encourages them to be prepared for any storm they may face. Along with his worker ant "family," he inspires children as they build their confidence, become prepared with emergency kits and supplies, as well as work together as a team. RESILIENT RED is scheduled for release in the Fall of 2014;
2014 FAPA Book AWARDS-Pompano--ONE WEEK AWAY!!!
2014 FAPA Book AWARDS COMING SOON!!!-THE NOODLE CLUB-Pompano Beach, FL-Aug. 9,2014
Gold or Silver awaits...
YES, IT'S TRUE---THE NOODLE CLUB...
YES, IT'S TRUE---THE NOODLE CLUB is either taking the Gold or Silver Award for Humor in the 2014 FAPA Book AWARDS!!!!!
Deborah Burggraaf’s Book Flutternutter wins FAPA Silver Award
Deborah Burggraaf Author and Western Pines Middle School teacher’s book Flutternutter wins silver medal in the 2013 Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) President’s Awards in Daytona.
Deborah Burggraaf FAPA 2013 Silver Medalist Florida Author
That's amazing Deborah Burggraaf is the latest FAPA 2013 Silver medalist award winner for a Florida Author!
GREAT NEWS!!! FLUTTERNUTTER has been nominated as a FINALIST
FLUTTERNUTTER has been nominated as a FINALIST in two categories in the 2013 FAPA Book Awards in Daytona, FL:
BEST CHILDREN'S Picture Book and BEST Cover Design.
I am SO excited! My bags are packed and ready to go to this vibrant Florida city!
I will keep you posted...
"Flutter me high,
flutter me low
the Zebra's dance
is one to know."
FLUTTERNUTTER has indeed, made my heart flutter...
UPCOMING EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS for DEBORAH BURGGRAAF:
November 3, 2013-Harley Davidson of Palm Beach, FL Annual Party
Reading stories and and making book marks with the children--Loads of fun for everyone--Hope to see you there!
January 13, 2014-Literacy Days at the Norton Gardens in West Palm Beach, FL
Poetry will this year's focus on reading with the children--FLUTTERNUTTER will be the perfect choice!
I wrote this story in first person and also in poetry format.
To be sure, this will be a day to enjoy for all youngsters at, LITERACY DAYS AT THE NORTON GARDENS.
THE NOODLE CLUB --update!
THE NOODLE CLUB is moving right along...we are still in the editing stage.
Currently, this is is quite an invloved process as my Publisher, Steve White and I review every detail throughout the book prior to going to print.
This adorable story is about dear friends who gather each day in the cooling pool and share stories of days gone by.
THE NOODLE CLUB should be released by late Fall 2013.
"Give Kids the World" Fundraiser
I was so excited to participate in the recent fundraiser at Picasso Paints in Lantana, Florida on August 3, 2013.
Gifts baskets and door prizes were auctioned off and I donated a basket of children's books for the event, as well.
Picasso Paints donated 15% of all sales from the day to, "Give Kids the World."
Way to go Stacia!!!!!
I'm back in beautiful, HOT FLORIDA!
Well, here I am, back in beautiful, HOT FLORIDA! It is great to be home! Being at the San Diego County FAIR was fantastic and the children and parents enjoyed listening to, AT THE PIG RACES. My time in southern California
This morning, I will be heading out to
This morning, I will be heading out to the Oceanside Pier, once again, to visit with my "fishing buddies" on the Pier, and give away bookmarks and pencils to the children. I look forward to reading Flutternutter and Crow No More today.
This Florida gal has just arrived...
This Florida gal has just arrived to her old, "stomping" ground in Oceanside, California!
Wow! Today is an exciting morning...
Wow! Today is an exciting morning, as FLUTTERNUTTER will arrive this afternoon from the printers up in Maryland.
