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Multicultural Publisher Donates Language and Activity Books to Libraries Across the West

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Nationally-lauded Spanish/bilingual books, activity mysteries and ebooks featuring black, white, Hispanic and Asian children are now available at multiple libraries and web sites.

Midvale, UT, May 09, 2013 – What: Bilingual and activity books for families and educators seeking ethnically-diverse children’s literature

Who: Premio Publishing & Gozo Books—publishers of nationally-lauded children’s language and activity books with diverse ethnic characters

Where / When: Multicultural books and ebooks now available at libraries across the West and on several sites including: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, MulticulturalKidsBooks.com, Nook, Kindle, iBooks, Kobo, Sony, Diesel, Smashwords and Etsy.

More Info: Publisher Karl Beckstrand will be presenting on Creating & Publishing Children’s Books for Broadest Reach (including ebooks and Print-On-Demand) at the LDStorymakers Conference Friday, May 10, at 10:40 a.m. at the Provo, Utah Marriott Hotel. Premio Publishing’s books are available nationwide via Baker & Taylor, Brodart, Follett Library Resources/BWI Title Wave, Premiobooks.com, Amazon and Ingram.

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May 8, 2013, MIDVALE, UT, USA – Parents and teachers seeking more racially-diverse educational books for children have new options—and more places to find them. This month Premio Publishing & Gozo Books has made its multicultural activity and language books available at more than 75 libraries and bookmobiles in the West.

The books feature children of black, white, Asian, Hispanic and mixed races, and come with finding or counting activities, online secrets and even recipes. Surprise twists, vivid images and humor hold student attention and make them repeat readers. Hundreds of the nationally-lauded English and Spanish books (with pronunciation guide), activity mysteries, ebooks and non-fiction books on immigrants have also been donated around the world.

The publisher has also increased the number of web sites that offer its diverse books and ebooks internationally–including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Nook, Kindle, iBooks, Kobo, Sony, Diesel, Smashwords and Etsy. Premiobooks.com offers a free geography ebook: It Ain’t Flat: A Memorizable Book of Countries meant to be read aloud. They plan to release interactive book apps later this year.

Premio Publishing’s multicultural books have been praised by School Library Journal, the Horn Book blog, ForeWord Reviews and others. While their educational children’s books may be ordered via Baker & Taylor, Brodart, Follett Library Resources/BWI Title Wave, Ingram, Amazon and others, the publisher will continue to donate books to US libraries and charities. Libraries that did not receive a free bilingual book with pronunciation guide may contact the publisher while quantities last.

Premio’s publisher, Karl Beckstrand, will be presenting on Creating & Publishing Children’s Books for Broadest Reach (including ebooks and Print-On-Demand) at the LDStorymakers Conference Friday, May 10 at 10:40 a.m. at the Provo, Utah Marriott Hotel.

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CONTACT: Hysen Sisco
208-403-9634
info@premiobooks.com

Premio Publishing & Gozo Books has been delighting families and educators since 2004. Our multicultural activity books (including Spanish and bilingual books with pronunciation guide, picture-book mysteries, ebooks, and kid’s cookbook) have diverse characters in funny, engaging vivid color. Nationally-lauded (ForeWord Reviews, Horn Book blog, School Library Journal, Barnes & Noble) our educational stories capture attention and create repeat readers. They are not about ethnic or racial diversity; they simply feature Hispanic, black, Asian, white and mixed-race children and address fear, courage, sharing and giving. Find our children’s books via: Baker & Taylor, Bn.com, Brodart, Amazon, Follett Library Resources/BWI Title Wave, Ingram, Nook, Kindle, iBooks, Kobo and Premiobooks.com (free online books). Laughs, Learning & Family Fun for ages 2 and up (bedtime should never put parents to sleep)! Premiobooks.com.

She Doesn’t Want the Worms – Ella no quiere los gusanos was named in the top 10 “Best Books” of 2011 – ForeWord Reviews Magazine and featured in School Library Journal. Crumbs on the Stairs – Migas en las escaleras: A Mystery consistently ranks in Amazon’s top 10 bestselling books for ESL, large print, and also Spanish children’s titles. Bad Bananas: A Story Cookbook for Kids was praised in Horn Book’s blog review.

Publisher/Speaker Karl Beckstrand is an eight-time published author with 16 titles online. His popular Mini-mysteries for Minors series educates as it entertains. Raised in San Jose, California, USA, Beckstrand received a BA in journalism from BYU and is pursuing an MA in international relations from APU. An engaging guest and consultant, Beckstrand has experience in high tech, marketing, public policy, broadcasting and film. He has lived abroad, been a Spanish/English interpreter, and he enjoys volleyball and kayaking (usually not at the same time). Beckstrand’s work has appeared in: Border’s Books, Barnes & Noble, Costco, Deseret Book, Children’s Miracle Network, The Congressional Record of the U.S. House of Representatives, Papercrafts Magazine and various broadcasts. (See: “Karl Beckstrand – Author” on FB, Twitter & Amazon)

Publisher Available For Interview, Speaking & Consultation. SE Habla Espanol.

Contact:
Hysen Sisco
Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC
648 W. Wasatch St.
Midvale, UT 84047 USA
208-403-9634
info@premiobooks.com
http://KarlBeckstrand.com

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ClausKids.com Makes Christmas Magic with Hours of Online Fun

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As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is fully upon us, families are in search of an alternative to the chaotic department store crowds, and have found one in the form of the loveable, magical, wintry-wonderland world of ClausKids.com.

Atlanta, GA (USA), Friday – December 23, 2011 — As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season is fully upon us, families are in search of an alternative to the chaotic department store crowds, and have found one in the form of the loveable, magical, wintry-wonderland world of ClausKids.com.

With worldwide economic uncertainties distracting us from the true meaning of the season, people everywhere look for relief from the high-priced holidays of the past. Realizing this, John Kurtz, co-founder and co-producer for ClausKids.com, and his colleagues have worked a tireless two years to bring you a colorful cast of characters accompanied by original music, animation, games, and more.

Like lightning in a bottle, Kurtz and his team captured the true essence of the Christmas season. With an annual subscription to ClausKids.com costing just $5, available instantly through online purchase via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover, kids and their families can spend countless hours alongside their favorite North Pole pals. Offering something for everyone, they also boast dozens of free activities, puzzles, mazes, and holiday recipes.

To take a peak at their extensive Christmas content, visit ClausKids.com ( http://www.clauskids.com )

Sebastian Kurtz, co-writer and co-producer for the project, stated, “The collection of talent on this project is unprecedented for a young company like ours. But we all had the same goal, and we stuck to it. We wanted to give families a budget-friendly way to spend the holidays together, and for $5, we do that. ClausKids.com has become what we always envisioned it would be, and I think people are starting to recognize that.”

As it turns out, Kurtz is right. Already receiving critical accolades, ClausKids.com believes it is only a matter of time before they are widely recognized.

Collaborating with Kurtz on the ClausKids.com project, among others, is Jay Rodgers (JayRo Design), who provided art and layout design, has worked for Turner Broadcasting as the Art Director for Cartoon Network and has 14 years of industry experience, including art direction, marketing, advertising, and digital gaming). Rick Hinkle, Gold Record artists for his work on Pac Man Fever, and who has played with Chuck Berry, Joe South, Percy Sledge, Jackie Wilson, and The Platters, recorded and mixed all of the music, voices, and sound effects for The North Pole. Susan Bennet, who has performed with many world-class artists, including Burt Bacharach and Roy Orbison, lent her vocal talents to the voices of a number of characters, as well as the ClausKids.com theme song, “The Magic Door.” Animation direction was performed by Jon Henshaw (Toonalooney Studios), who has worked for Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Game Tap, TNT, and TBS.

Ever expanding, ClausKids.com offers a variety of products, including coloring, sticker, and activity books, published by Dover Publications, clothing featuring their original characters, “Don’t Wake Up Grumpy” (an app developed for Apple and Android platforms, featuring our own original character, “Narwhal”), and “Christmas Belles” (an application developed for the iPad, featuring our own original characters, “The Christmas Belles”).

New content will be added each day until Christmas, with “Letters from Santa,” running from November 26th through December 25th, and the “Ornament of the Day,” running from December 1st through December 25th.

Press & Media Contact:
John Kurtz
ClausKids
Atlanta, GA – USA
404-435-3647
kurtzart@numail.org
http://www.clauskids.com