Chicago Resident, Lori Orlinsky’s Book, “Being Small (Isn’t So Bad After All)” Wins Global Author Academy Award
Chicago, IL, November 09, 2019 --(PR.com)-- “Being Small (Isn’t So Bad After All)” written by Lori Orlinsky resident, Chicago, has won a 2019 Author Academy Award, an honor bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. Orlinsky’s book received first place in the Children’s Book category.
Being Small is a picture book about a little girl who is scared to go to school because she’s the shortest kid in the class. She talks about all of the reasons that being short is a challenge, but her mother presents to her funny and unique advantages that only she has because of her height, instilling self- confidence in her. This book is a must-read for any child who has ever fallen behind the curve on the growth chart.
Orlinsky penned the book for her daughter, Hayley, who endured height discrimination at just 3-years- old.
“I wanted to write a book to show my daughter it’s OK to be short,” Orlinsky said. “But in the process, I realized this is a bullying prevention book. Sub out short for skin color, sexuality…anything that makes a child feel different. The book teaches kids to celebrate these differences which make them unique.”
Authors of all kinds—indie (self-published), traditional, or collaborative published—were considered for the award in one of sixteen categories. Entries were reviewed and evaluated on popular vote, social contribution, and overall presentation (cover, content, flow, and originality) by the Academy's voting membership comprised of best-selling authors, literary agents and industry leaders. The top ten finalists in each category were invited to present their book synopsis at an Author Academy Awards Red Carpet Session on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
To set up an interview, reading, signing, or for information regarding Being Small, please contact Lori Orlinsky at lori.orlinsky@gmail.com.Being Small is registered with the American Wholesale Book Company, Baker & Taylor, Follett Library Resources, and Ingram, and available online with the following retailers:
About "Being Small (Isn't So Bad After All):"Being Small (Mascot Books, April, 2019; ISBN: 978-1643071275) is a picture book about a little girl who is scared to go to school because she’s the shortest kid in the class. She talks about all of the reasons that being short is a challenge, but her mother presents to her funny and unique advantages that only she has because of her height, instilling self-confidence in her. This book is a must-read for any child who has ever fallen behind the curve on the growth chart. To learn more, visit http://mascotbooks.com/landingpage/beingsmall/.
About The Author Academy Awards
Author Academy Awards is an award bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. It is presented annually by Author Academy Elite, a premium service provider for authors, at the Author Academy Awards Ceremony. For more information on the awards, visit http://authoracademyawards.com.
About Mascot Books
Mascot Books is a full-service, multi-genre, independent book publisher and distributor. It is a hybrid publishing company headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. Co-founded in 2003 by Naren Aryal, Mascot has published more than 2,500 books in a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, children's, cookbooks, and coffee table books. Learn more at www.mascotbooks.com.
Being Small is a picture book about a little girl who is scared to go to school because she’s the shortest kid in the class. She talks about all of the reasons that being short is a challenge, but her mother presents to her funny and unique advantages that only she has because of her height, instilling self- confidence in her. This book is a must-read for any child who has ever fallen behind the curve on the growth chart.
Orlinsky penned the book for her daughter, Hayley, who endured height discrimination at just 3-years- old.
“I wanted to write a book to show my daughter it’s OK to be short,” Orlinsky said. “But in the process, I realized this is a bullying prevention book. Sub out short for skin color, sexuality…anything that makes a child feel different. The book teaches kids to celebrate these differences which make them unique.”
Authors of all kinds—indie (self-published), traditional, or collaborative published—were considered for the award in one of sixteen categories. Entries were reviewed and evaluated on popular vote, social contribution, and overall presentation (cover, content, flow, and originality) by the Academy's voting membership comprised of best-selling authors, literary agents and industry leaders. The top ten finalists in each category were invited to present their book synopsis at an Author Academy Awards Red Carpet Session on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
To set up an interview, reading, signing, or for information regarding Being Small, please contact Lori Orlinsky at lori.orlinsky@gmail.com.Being Small is registered with the American Wholesale Book Company, Baker & Taylor, Follett Library Resources, and Ingram, and available online with the following retailers:
About "Being Small (Isn't So Bad After All):"Being Small (Mascot Books, April, 2019; ISBN: 978-1643071275) is a picture book about a little girl who is scared to go to school because she’s the shortest kid in the class. She talks about all of the reasons that being short is a challenge, but her mother presents to her funny and unique advantages that only she has because of her height, instilling self-confidence in her. This book is a must-read for any child who has ever fallen behind the curve on the growth chart. To learn more, visit http://mascotbooks.com/landingpage/beingsmall/.
About The Author Academy Awards
Author Academy Awards is an award bestowed for literary merit and publishing excellence in the writing and publishing industry. It is presented annually by Author Academy Elite, a premium service provider for authors, at the Author Academy Awards Ceremony. For more information on the awards, visit http://authoracademyawards.com.
About Mascot Books
Mascot Books is a full-service, multi-genre, independent book publisher and distributor. It is a hybrid publishing company headquartered in Herndon, Virginia. Co-founded in 2003 by Naren Aryal, Mascot has published more than 2,500 books in a variety of genres, including fiction, nonfiction, children's, cookbooks, and coffee table books. Learn more at www.mascotbooks.com.
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