Our Treasure Honored With Five 2011 Purple Dragonfly Book Awards For Excellence in Children's Literature

Catholic children's book about the Eucharist, our Treasure, has been honored with nine 2011 awards overall.

Our Treasure was honored in the following categories:

Educational/Instructional
Religion/Spirituality
Children's Picture Book 6 +
Cover Design
Illustrations

http://www.fivestarpublications.com/bookcontest/winners.html

From the back cover:

Children learn during story time that there is priceless Treasure waiting for them, whenever they want to become very rich. Do you know where "Our Treasure" can be found?

My sincere thanks to the exceptionally dedicated and talented team
that brought this special book for children
honoring Jesus truly present in the Eucharist
to fruition:

Illustrator Kristina Marie Pope

Content and copy editor Nancy Carabio Belanger
Cover design and storyline consultant Alice Mercado
Editor and Marian Catechist Susan Schoenstein
Content editor Belinda Bondi
Technology consultant Brian Dittmer
Book Packager Erin Howarth
and
Graphic designer Roseann Nieman.

Special thanks to my heroic children,
Andre, Nick, and Alyssa Bottesi,
who worked for many hours revising the story
until we got it just right.

My heartfelt thanks to
Fr. Benjamin Kosnáč
and
the Parish of Ss. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Catholic Church
Sterling Heights, Michigan, U.S.A.
where the exquisite photographs of the Eucharist
were reverently taken.

God is at work in you!


Our Treasure, winner of nine 2011 book awards
including four Royal Dragonfly Book Awards,
has also been awarded the Catholic Writer's Guild Seal of Approval.

The Making of Our Treasure:

http://josephkarlpublishing.blogspot.com/2010/11/making-of-our-treasure.html



Official book trailer.

Press release:
http://www.catholic.org/prwire/headline.php?ID=9965

Looking for exceptional,
life-changing reading worthy of our great dignity?
You will find it here.

Most loving Jesus,
You are our Treasure!

Our Treasure
is available at:
Joseph Karl Publishing,
Amazon.com, Baker & Taylor, and Quality Books, Inc.

Our Treasure
Written by Michele Elena Bondi
Illustrated by Kristina Marie Pope
Joseph Karl Publishing, Rochester, Michigan, U.S.A.
Published December, 2010
Hardcover, 30 pages

Manufactured in the United States of America
using exceptional quality material.

www.josephkarlpublishing.com

'Our Treasure' Heads to Bologna, Italy

Joseph Karl Publishing's newest release, a quadruple award-winner, heads overseas for the 2011 Bologna Children's Book Fair.

All praise and honor to You, Lord Jesus Christ!

You are 'Our Treasure."

Discover Our Treasure

Our Treasure
Written by Michele Elena Bondi
Illustrated by Kristina Marie Pope
Joseph Karl Publishing, Dec. 2010
Hardcover, 30 pages, $16.99
ISBN: 9781935356141

Winner of FOUR Royal Dragonfly 2011 Book Awards!

Children learn during story time
that there is priceless treasure
waiting for them,
whenever they want to become
very rich.

Do you know where "Our Treasure" can be found?

Discover our Treasure with the special children in your life.

To purchase this very special
keepsake picture book for children,
visit:

Joseph Karl Publishing

www.josephkarlpublishing.com

Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Michele+elena+bondi+our+treasure&x=0&y=0

Faith @ Work:

http://www.faithatworktroy.org/pb/wp_82e9b788/wp_82e9b788.html

Be sure to ask for Our Treasure at your favorite store and library.

‘OUR TREASURE’ WINS FOUR COVETED ROYAL DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Linda Radke, Five Star Publications
Phone: 480-940-8182
E-mail: info@FiveStarPublications.com

CHANDLER, AZ (March 17, 2011) – The judges of the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in literature, have spoken, and Our Treasure, written by Michele Elena Bondi, illustrated by Kristina Marie Pope, and published by Joseph Karl Publishing, won four awards in the following categories: children's picture book, illustrations, religion, and cover design. Joseph Karl Publishing was honored with eight awards overall.

“Winning any place in the Royal Dragonfly Contest is a huge honor because in order to maintain the integrity of the Dragonfly Book Awards, a minimum score is required before a 1st or 2nd place or Honorable Mention will be awarded to the entrant – even if it is the sole entry in a category,” explains Linda Radke, president of Five Star Publications, the sponsor of the Dragonfly Book Awards. “In addition, the competition is steep, because there is no publication date limit as long as the book is still in print.”

In Our Treasure, children learn during story time that priceless Treasure awaits them, whenever they want to become very rich. This visually appealing book reminds children as well as adults that Jesus truly Present in the Eucharist is the Treasure, and it makes an ideal gift for any occasion, most especially First Communion. The keepsake book retails for $16.99 and can be purchased at www.josephkarlpublishing.com and www.amazon.com. Those looking for exceptional quality, life-changing reading can also ask for the book at their favorite bookstore and library.

For a complete list of winners including all first and second place and honorable mention recipients, visit www.FiveStarBookAwards.com and click on “Winners.”

The second annual Royal Dragonfly Book Awards contest is already underway. Submissions postmarked December 1, 2011 or earlier are eligible for the Early Bird reward: a free e-copy of The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing or Promote Like a Pro: Small Budget, Big Show. Final deadline for submissions is February 1, 2012. The Chocolate Dragonfly Book Awards Contest, which is open to any and all books about or relating in some way to food, has also launched. Submissions postmarked June 1, 2011 or earlier are eligible for the Early Bird reward, with the final deadline for submissions on August 1, 2011. For complete rules and submission forms, visit www.FiveStarBookAwards.com.

The Royal and Chocolate Dragonfly Book Awards are part of the family of Five Star Dragonfly Book contests, which include the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, honoring children's books; the Green Dragonfly Book Awards, saluting books that create awareness of the environment and eco-friendly living; and the Dragonfly eBook Awards, which celebrate eBooks. For more details on all Five Star Dragonfly contests, access www.FiveStarBookAwards.com. Five Star Publications can be reached at info@FiveStarPublications.com or by calling 480-940-8182.

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Looking for the Perfect First Communion Gift?

You will find it here.

New!

Our Treasure
Written by Michele Elena Bondi
Illustrated by Kristina Marie Pope
Joseph Karl Publishing, 2010
Hardcover, 30 pages, $16.99
ISBN: 9781935356141

Children learn during story time
that there is priceless treasure waiting for them,
whenever they want to become very rich.
Do you know where "Our Treasure" can be found?

Discover Treasure with the special children in your life.

To purchase

this very special keepsake picture book for children
about the Eucharist, our Treasure,
visit:

Joseph Karl Publishing

www.josephkarlpublishing.com

Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Michele+elena+bondi+our+treasure&x=0&y=0

Faith @ Work:

http://www.faithatworktroy.org/pb/wp_82e9b788/wp_82e9b788.html

Be sure to ask for Our Treasure at your favorite store and library.