TESTIMONIALS
“I have entered two books in The Purple Dragonfly Awards, The Royal Dragonfly Awards, and now the Story Monster Approved Awards in a total of 14 different categories. One can imagine, as new children's book author, entering any competition was quite daunting, but Cristy and Linda made it easy. They were an absolute delight to deal with. They were incredibly patient, understanding, and helpful in guiding me through the process every time I entered each book. They took the "scary" out of the process and made it fun . . . like working with a couple of my friends. Kudos, ladies, you are quite a pair!!!”
— Suzan R
“Story Monsters is user friendly. They responded to my questions quickly providing clear, easy to follow instructions The world would be a better place if everything ran as smoothly as Story Monsters.” Rating: 5/5 stars.
— Leland P.
“I was deeply honored that my book, Young Kap, was selected as a winner in the Best Sports category from the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards. By winning such a coveted award, it not only provided me with more confidence as an author, but it also raised the recognition for my book in the eyes of the world. It has also caused a boost in sales because of this announcement. I am extremely grateful to be recognized by the Story Monsters family and kindly thank them for such a huge honor.”
— Kingsley Osei, award-winning author of Young Kap
“I really wanted to thank you both for all you have done for me by giving me the courage to promote my book since I entered the book award contest….I am so grateful that I entered into the Purple Dragonfly Book Contest! This has really help me tremendously. I have made it to #1 on Amazon's Best Seller List! I just can't believe it! …”
— Dr. P Shiroma, award-winning author of Super Duper Big Heart: An Adoption Love Story
“Winning two Purple Dragonfly awards over the past three years is such a great honor! My fan base has grown because of these awards as readers respect and acknowledge the prestige of a Purple Dragonfly Book Award.”
— Diane Mae Robinson, multi-award-winning children’s author, www.dragonsbook.com
“My book, That Mama is a Grouch, was awarded first place in Family Matters category of the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards. Winning the award gave my book exposure which resulted in an increase in sales, and gave me motivation to keep writing.”
— Sherry Ellis, author of That Mama Is a Grouch, www.sherryellis.org
“To me, happiness is winning a Dragonfly Book Award! I’ve been fortunate to be a winner twice. Confessions of a Movie Addict earned First Place in the autobiography/memoir category back in 2012. And Cinema Stanzas: Rhyming About Movies took Second Place in the 2016 Poetry category.
Being a winner each time gave my books a big PR push that included newspaper articles, extra social media coverage, and radio interviews. I was especially surprised at the renewed interest in Confessions of a Movie Addict. It was published way back in 2001! Where else could a book published over ten-years ago win an award? I was almost as surprised when Cinema Stanzas, an eBook published last year was a second place Poetry winner in 2016. It’s my first attempt at combining poetry and film reviews. This shows how open the Dragonfly Book Awards are towards new approaches. Thankfully, the Poetry award has helped me achieve serious consideration as a poet.
Thanks, Dragonfly Book Awards, for providing this very special contest for authors.”
— Betty Jo Tucker, author of Confessions of a Movie Addict and Cinema Stanzas: Rhyming About Movies— Diane Mae Robinson, multi-award-winning children’s author, www.dragonsbook.com
“Winning first place in the Children's Picture Books category for the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards for Max and Bear, has provided a new level of interest in my book. The credibility that is achieved by winning an award increases the exposure and opportunity for marketing. I am honored and grateful to be part of this special group!”
— Pam Saxelby, author of Max and Bear
“As a debut children's book author, winning first place in the Royal Dragonfly Awards for Best Illustrator has been an exciting and affirming experience. My book was also selected as an Honorable Mention in the Children's Books six years and up category. Winning the coveted Royal Dragonfly awards has created positive attention for my book. Thank you to the team of judges in the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards for helping my author dreams come true.”
— Laurie Copmann, author of The Family Tree: The Night of the Storm
“In 2014, I won first place in the Purple Dragonfly Awards Contest for my children's chapter book, The Ghost of Stonebridge Lane. Being my first children's chapter book, I was extremely proud to receive this award. It gave me the extra boost of confidence I needed to continue my writing.
I also was given Honorable Mention in 2014 in the Royal Dragonfly Awards Contest for my children's picture book, Nakita's Big Question. I was pleased with this award as this was my first children's picture book in which I had worked with a professional illustrator.
I continued my children's chapter book series with The Ghost of the Frozen North, which I entered in the 2015 Purple Dragonfly Awards Contest. I was awarded second place for this book.
It has been an honor to be able to compete with my books in your awards programs. The contests are well laid out and affordable for upcoming authors. It has also given me the pride and integrity necessary to produce well written books to entertain young readers. I look forward to adding more quality books to the list of Purple Dragonfly/Royal Dragonfly Awards in the future.”
— Roberta Hoffer, award-winning children's author
“I was just notified that Hi My Name is Hanna and I’m Adopted has won the Story Monsters Approved! designation from Story Monsters LLC!! My book, which was featured in the book review section in the September issue of Story Monsters Ink magazine, will be featured again in December announcing this award. Thank you so much Cristy Bertini and Story Monsters Ink!!”
— Angie Barton, author of Hi My Name is Hanna and I’m Adopted
“As a piano instructor, I have made a conscience effort to remember what it was like to be a child. I’m the student at my weekly lesson, remembering how I felt when I struggled and when I achieved a goal. Today, I apply that to my teaching method. I do not view my student’s accomplishments through my eyes as an adult, but through theirs. I do want them to be challenged, and I find that I make much more progress by being firm yet understanding of their capabilities. An adult’s point of view is so very different than that of a child, and this is why I feel so fortunate to have found Story Monsters Approved! as an outlet for my books.
Who better suited to review a children’s book than the children who will be reading them? Throughout the years, adults may have forgotten how much fun it was to be a child, to feel free to imagine or to be silly. But children have not crossed over that adult border and are uninhibited to experiencing those feelings. To allow children the opportunity and the entitlement to approve a book should speak volumes to parents, educators and authors.
I’m thrilled to be a part of the Story Monsters Approved! family and praise them for their commitment to children.”
— Donna LeBlanc, award-winning author of the Commander Josh series and Escape into the Mall
“These awards have helped give my books more credibility. It helps me in my marketing efforts when I can say that kids in a certain age range loved my book. Kids and parents are more inclined to purchase my books when others have enjoyed them. ”
— Kathryn Andries, author of The Dream Doctor and The Big Desire
“Having Queen Vernita's Visitors educational series Story Monsters Approved! and winning in the Purple Dragonfly Book awards is priceless for my book series. It has added opportunities to my author career that I would not have otherwise been able to have in the increased exposure. The Story Monsters Approved! designation and being featured in Story Monsters Ink magazine has added an educational approval to the series that has an international reach. ... I look forward to many new opportunities that will arise as the series develops.”
— Dr. Dawn Menge, author of Queen Vernita's Visitors educational series
“I have won several awards for both books from the ‘Liv On Life’ children's book series, Going to the Park and Green is Good, and both were Story Monsters Approved! I greatly appreciate these awards and being Story Monsters Approved! These ‘notices' help Liv and I keep going. This is hard work, so when someone notices your book and understands what your wanting to put out into the work, it give you some more fuel to keep going.”
— Elizabeth Gorcey, author of the Liv On Life children's book series
“I was so honored when I found out that Priceless Penny was designated as Story Monsters Approved! I always display my Story Monster plush at book signing events. People see the Story Monster and want to know where he came from as well as the origins of the award. Winning this award has definitely brought more attention to my book and has created a greater sense of trust in potential book purchasers/readers. I am so thankful for the Story Monster Approved! designation.”