News
December 31, 2010
HUGE NEWS for END of YEAR
Just squeezing in for the end of 2010, coming in at #10 - here it is!
"My Name is Not Isabella" is now a New York Times Bestseller!!!!
December 12, 2010
"My Name Is Not Isabella" selling big at Boswell and Books.
December 10, 2010
"My Name is Not Isabella" was featured as an Indie Booksellers 2010 Favorite on NPR's Morning Edition. The book was selected by Rona Brinlee of The BookMark in Atlantic Beach, Fla.
November 29, 2010
My Name Is Not Isabella by Jennifer Fosberry was featured on WBAL-TV's (NBC affliate in Baltimore) holiday round-up.
November 24, 2010
"My Name Is Not Isabella" made The Seattle Times local best-seller list at local store Wide World Books & Maps.
November 4, 2010
Jennie Garth mentions "My Name is Not Isabella" at the Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories event. She is featured in OK! Weekly where she is quoted as saying the book is “so good.”
November 1, 2010
My Name Is Not Isabella by Jennifer Fosberry is a 2010 NAPPA Gold Award winner.
NAPPA - the National Parenting Publications Awards - is the "go-to" source for parents and professionals seeking the best children's products and resources for parents. The NAPPA recognition is far more than simply a "good-enough" seal of approval. It signifies that the winning product has been rigorously evaluated against stringent criteria and that it stands out among hundreds of other products from all around the world. Only the best products win the prestigious NAPPA recognition.
October 31, 2010
"My Name is Not Isabella featured in SF Gate Roundup of Children's Books.
October 29, 2010
Isabella is featured in the November issue of LA Parent (Page 25).
October 1, 2010
My Name Is Not Isabella by Jennifer Fosberry is featured in the October issue of Bay Area Parent.
"This book introduces little girls-and boys-to legendary female role models."
East Bay edition
San Francisco and Peninsula edition
September 15, 2010
Awesome video showing the artist (Mike Litwin) at work to create a spread from "My Name is Not
Isabella"
Publisher's Weekly
“The exuberance of the text and typography, coupled with Isabella's force of personality, ensures that the pages fly along, largely and blessedly free of the earnestness that plagues so many "girls can do anything" books.”
November 15, 2010
Musing Maine-iac
“This book is perfect for girls in the 4 to 8 year old range, although I do have to say that I enjoy this book just as much as my 2 year old baby girl does!”
November 5, 2010
A Little of This and A Little of That
“My kids and I love this book.”
November 2, 2010
Katie’s Literature Lounge
“Fosberry provides readers with the utmost basic of information - a first name and one simple
word that gives a very broad overview of the role these different women played in history -
basic enough that it will allow children to use their "thinking caps" to make inferences (guesses)
about what the role they believe these women might have played.”
November 1, 2010
Lieberry List
“I adore how Fosberry deftly weaves the personas of Sally Ride, Annie Oakley, Rosa Parks,
Marie Curie, and Elizabeth Blackwell into Isabella's imaginative day.”
October 29, 2010
Homeschool Post
“This book would be a great addition to teaching kids about careers and the importance of
being yourself and “reaching for the stars”.”
October 29, 2010
Jessica Loves to Save Money
“My Name is Not Isabella is a book that can teach little girls of all ages that they truly can be
what ever they want to be from Astronaut, to Doctor, to Scientist, and even a loving Mommy.”
October 29, 2010
Sparkling Reviews
“A great read for kids…it’s educational but fun!”
October 28, 2010
One Momma Saving Money
“This book empowers children to realize their true capabilities, while still letting their own
personality radiate.”
October 22, 2010
Black and Married with Kids
“We’ve already read the book several times and they still can’t enough so we’d definitely
recommend checking it out.”
October 21, 2010
Amazing Kids Magazine
“Its positive message teaches them that anyone, girls or boys, can do what they dream of
doing, if they work hard, never give up and allow themselves to dream BIG.”
October 18, 2010
Café of Dreams
“An amazing storybook that encapsulates the wonderment of childhood and endless
imagination.”
October 15, 2010
Multi-Testing Mommy
“This book definitely sends the message to even the youngest of girls that they have the power
to become whoever they want to be, whether it be with the use of their imagination or even
later on in life.”
October 15, 2010
Mummy’s Product Reviews
“My Name is Not Isabella is quite a find…A sense of history, originality and fun run through the
whole book making it a real enjoyable read.”
October 15, 2010
Peekaboopicks
“A heartwarming story that empowers young girls to realize their true capabilities while it also
inspires them to let their own personalities shine.”
October 14, 2010
The Fashionable Bambino
“It is not only was cute, but that it actually taught the children about 6 different women who
made an impact on the history of the USA.”
October 13, 2010
Family Corner
“My Name Is Not Isabella is capturing hearts.”
October 13, 2010
Susan Heim on Parenting
“My Name Is Not Isabella is a charming story that encourages little girls to dream big! It will
spark their imagination and jumpstart discussions about heroes, careers, history, and more.”
October 10, 2010
Savannah Morning News (Bookworm Sez)
“Whether you eat breakfast with your child tomorrow morning, or a facsimile with a different
name, that child will love this book. Pick up a copy of "My Name is Not Isabella" for your little
Great Pretender.”
October 10, 2010
Pajama Mommy Community
“My Name is Not Isabella has become the favorite bedtime book in our home.”
October 9, 2010
Young Adult Book Central
“For every little girl who ever dreamed of being something great - like a doctor or sharp-shooter
or astronaut, My Name is Not Isabella, is the perfect reading material!”
October 8, 2010
Burgh Baby
“We. Love. It.”
October 7, 2010
Familylicious
“A book that every little girl needs to own.”
October 6, 2010
Grandma’s Briefs
“Encourages little girls to dream big -- and to follow in the footsteps of the great women before
them.”
October 4, 2010
I'm Not Your Everyday Average Mom
“A wonderful story of how a child's imagination can help them become anything they want to
be!”
October 3, 2010
Cape Cod Times (Bookworm Sez syndicated review)
“Whether you eat breakfast with your child tomorrow morning, or a facsimile with a different name, that child will love this book.”
October 1, 2010
Simply Stacie
“A great way to teach young girls about famous women from many walks of life!”
October 1, 2010
Fun Saving Money
“Teaches children that there are no limits to what you can become in life.”
October 1, 2010
Mommy Blessings in Small Bundles
“[Isabella] teaches kids how to use their imaginations.”
October 1, 2010
Boutique Cafe
“We’re definitely avid readers of My Name Is Not Isabella and avid fans of the little girl whose name graces the cover.”
October 1, 2010
Indiependent Books
“Reading this to your children gives them that extra hope and wonder of reaching beyond the stars and knowing they have no limitations on what they can become.”
September 30, 2010
Sprittibee
“This book would be a great addition to teaching kids about careers and the importance of
being yourself and "reaching for the stars".”
September 29, 2010
Books for Kids
“Jennifer Fosberry's lesson in women's history goes down easily, abetted by an appendix with
information on Isabella's alternate identities and web sites for further investigation.”
September 29, 2010
Candid Clever and Cost Effective
“This book was so much fun to read!”
September 28, 2010
The Barrier Advance (Bookworm Sez)
“Whether you eat breakfast with your child tomorrow morning, or a facsimile with a different name, that child will love this book.”
September 28, 2010
The Buzz 4 Moms
“The book introduces some great historical females to young girls and inspires them to be great! It also teaches them that whoever they are, the best heroine of all is themselves.”
September 27, 2010
Mommy PR
“I love how it allows little girls to dream to be whomever they want to be.”
September 27, 2010
Firr Kids
“What a wonderful book to showcase some important ladies of history.”
September 26, 2010
5 Minutes for Books
Guest post
September 25, 2010
Mom Knows it All
“Terrific “read-to-myself” story.”
September 25, 2010
Lit for Kids
“A captivating book for even very young girls–and a terrific resource for older girls to start collecting information on their personal heroes.”
September 24, 2010
My Sentiment Exact Lee
“It inspires [conversations] about female history.”
September 23, 2010
Mother Daughter Book Club
“My Name is Not Isabella should be able to spark discussions about the real people behind the names that Isabella decides to take on for a while.”
September 23, 2010
The Omamas
"It’s a great reminder to our children — and ourselves — to recognize the accomplishments and respect the achievements of the people you see every day."
September 23, 2010
My Four Monkeys
“It sparked educating conversations about these great women, and allowed my girls the opportunity to feel empowered, the opportunity to dream.”
September 22, 2010
My Springfield Mommy
“This book will help your child realize that there is no dream too big.”
September 22, 2010
The Children’s Book Review
September 21, 2010
Mogul Baby
“It will inspire young kids to dream big.”
September 20, 2010
Crazed Mind
“Isabella uses her imagination to turn her world into an adventure…this shows how we can use
our imagination to travel into new worlds and explore other lives.”
September 20, 2010
Mommies with Cents
“The teachable quality of this heartwarming tale empowers young girls with the knowledge that they can do anything they want while inspiring them to let their own personalities shine.”
September 20, 2010
Everead
“Young readers will love [Isabella’s] spirit as well as her smarts.”
September 20, 2010
The Pioneer Woman
“Isabella’s adventurous spirit and role-play reminds girls they can be scientists, doctors, and even astronauts – that they can dream big dreams and make their own mark in history.”
September 19, 2010
School Library Journal
“We all know that [trailers] should take advantage of the unique qualities of the books themselves, but how do you convey that? One solution may be found in this video for My Name is Not Isabella by Jennifer Fosberry, illustrated by Mike Litwin.”
September 17, 2010
The Crypto-Capers Review
“Will inspire other little girls to go for their dreams, no matter how big or hard the road may be
to get there.”
September 17, 2010
2 Wired 2 Tired
“The subject matter inspires discussion about women’s history as well as encourages self-confidence and pride.”
September 17, 2010
In the Pages
“This is a strong girl-read that will challenge our little ones to "think big".”
September 17, 2010
New York Journal of Books
“Will inspire other little girls to go for their dreams, no matter how big or hard the road may be to get there …a perfect read for young children between the ages of 4–8.”
September 17, 2010
A Mother World
“My Name is Not Isabella is a wonderful new picture book that inspires creativity within young girls, as well as encourages the power within all of us.”
Setember 2010
Kiwi Magazine
"[A story that] invokes a combination of girl power and history."
September 16, 2010
My Own Backyard
“If you have a daughter, niece, granddaughter or a special little girl in your life "My Name is Not Isabella"is the perfect gift.”
September 16, 2010
Raising Them Green
“The book moved me in a way that very few children’s books have been able to do.”
September 16, 2010
Creative Madness Mama
“A great fun book about imagination that is inspirational.”
September 16, 2010
Here and There
“A wonderful story.”
September 16, 2010
Shop with Me Mama
“I like what this book teaches, that little girls can be what they want no matter how big!”
September 16, 2010
Tiny Green Mom
“Empower the little girls in your life by reading this wonderful, engaging story about Isabella and all of the women she admires and aspires to be like in her life.”
September 16, 2010
Arms of a Sister
“Isabella also teaches adults, who may feel like it’s too late to make a change, that’s there’s always time to follow your dream.”
September 16, 2010
Examiner
“This is a wonderful book to introduce girls to some amazing role models and empower them with the knowledge that they can be anything they want to be.”
September 14, 2010
Non-Toxic Kids
"This book will inspire and empower young girls to make a difference in whatever they choose to do."
September 10, 2010
My 5 Monkeys
"...a good story and I enjoyed it . Must add this book to your collection and reread."
Septeber 9, 2010
Katie Talks About....
"You can never start believing in yourself too soon and never dream too big."
September 7, 2010
Dad of Divas
"...makes you simply appreciate the mother and child for who they are."
September 4, 2010
Mommy Mandy
“The perfect book for the girls! “
September 3, 2010
Parenting Pink
“Isabella puts an imaginative spin on her day-to-day activities that reminds us all that we can do anything and be anyone we choose.”
September 3, 2010
Eco Child’s Play
“Empowering to young girls and very positive.”
September 2, 2010
Modern Home Modern Baby
“A delightful tale of young Isabella trying on the personality of daring women who left an indelible mark on history.”
September 1, 2010
Carolina Parent
August 29, 2010
Momtrends
“Perfect for any kid who is constantly imagining what they want to be when they grow up.”
August 29, 2010
Chronicle of an infant Bibliophile
“Fun inspiration...sure to be enjoyed.”
August 26, 2010
BabyCenter
“It’s the kind of book that can open a little girl’s mind up to a world of new stories simply by letting her explore all the possibilities.”
August 25, 2010
New Age Mama
“The perfect book to teach young girls about the inner strength of their gender.”
August 24, 2010
Amanda’s Favs
“A great story for little girls!”
August 22, 2010
Times Record
“One of the most charming children’s books I’ve read.”
August 21, 2010
Mommy’s Memorandum
“A tremendous book.”
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