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Where we celebrate new books by Michigan's children's book authors and illustrators
BIG congratulations to Martha and Jeff Gottlieb on the release of their new book series,
SPRIGGLES: MOTIVATIONAL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
Q#1: How did you come up with the idea for your book?
Educators, government programs, and parents were asking for an English/Spanish version of our current Spriggles Motivational Books for Children. We wanted to answer the demand from our current customers as well as expand our reach in the marketplace.
Q#2: What was the most difficult part of writing this book?
Making sure the translations were correct and would be appropriate for the widest audience. There are quite a number of Spanish dialects so we had several translators reviewing the books.
Q#3: Tell us what you hope readers will experience or learn while reading your book.
We hope our young readers (and parents alike) will learn healthy habits in a fun and interactive way!
Q#4: Who is your author idol and how have they influenced your work?
Dr. Wayne Dyer with his messages throughout the years of inspiration and living a healthy life.
Q#5: What are your marketing plans for your book? Where can we find it?
Our books will be marketed directly to government programs as well as other early education outlets. They will also be available at online booksellers and offered at a discount on our website (www.spriggles.com).
A little bit about the book:
Spriggles combines "spirit" and "giggles" to motivate and educate young children (ages 3-6), educators, parents, and grandparents to lead healthy, active, and energetic lifestyles. Named an Educational Book of the Year by the Michigan Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health, and Sports, Spriggles books are currently a component of WIC, Head Start, and child care programs throughout the country, as well as University Cooperative Extension curricula in the area of early wellness education. Now available in
bilingual editions (English/Spanish).
A little bit about the authors:
Martha Gottlieb, CPT, CN has been motivating and inspiring friends, children, and those around her for over 30 years. An ACE-certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor, RYT 200 Yoga instructor, and certified nutritionist, she has an ongoing passion for nutrition and exercise science, and vigorously spreads her message of improved childhood health and nutrition to schools, parents groups, and anyone else who will listen.
Jeff Gottlieb, CPT, an ACE-certified personal trainer, Level 2 Yoga instructor, and certified golf conditioning specialist, has been a writer for 30 years, having concentrated on film and television. He’s now turned his attention to co-writing the Spriggles Motivational Book Series as well as developing future Spriggles projects for film, television, and video.
Contact Info:
Martha and Jeff Gottlieb
Mountain Watch Press
888/877-5856
Congratulations! What a great way to combine passions and I love that you've successfully tapped into what some might call a niche market. You've shown this can work well!
ReplyDeleteAs a writer and a social worker, I love the idea behind your books. Keep up the good work!
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