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First Half of 2010 - Seal of Approval Recipients
Monday, September 06, 2010 (03:46:19)
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The first half of the year has been very active for our Seal of Approval. The following books have been given this award so far this year. Congratulations to our SOA recipients!
FICTION TITLES:
Through the Open Window
SOA Awarded 1/30/10
Author: Anne Faye
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release date: October 21, 2009
ISBN: 1449545912
Synopsis: Lucy Lyons is a woman trying to escape her past. Content to work as a librarian and live alone with her dog, all she wants is a simple life with no complications. When she decides to take the plunge and begins to write a novel during National Novel Writing Month, she gets much more than she bargained for. Her writing will not only force her to face her own secrets, but will also put her in the path of a handsome artist who shares her love of the written word. "Through the Open Window" is an engaging novel about the secrets we keep and the hope for second chances.
In-Sight
SOA Awarded 2/19/10
Author: Gerard D. Webster
Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc.
Original release date: 30 November 2008 - re-released early January 2009 after some additional revisions.
ISBN: 978-1432737023
Synopsis: In-Sight is a modern prodigal son story set in Jacksonville, FL about a young man, Ward McNulty, who has abandoned his Catholic family values to pursue success as a political columnist. To all appearances, he's gained it--along with the affections of a TV anchorwoman and connections with rich and powerful friends. But when a group of investors convince him to back the conversion of a sleepy island town into a resort, it pits Ward against his father--a resident of the island--in a bitter eminent domain battle. Ward balks when he learns that the financial backers are not all they seem. And they'll stop at nothing--including ruining his career and murder--to get what they want. When all his former "friends" abandon him, he turns to the only man who'll stand by his side--his father. In the ensuing conflict, Ward learns the secret of his father's uncanny insight and the true meaning of sacrificial love.
Murder in the Vatican: The Church Mysteries of Sherlock Holmes
SOA Awarded 6/26/10
Author: Ann Lewis
Publisher: Wessex Press
Release date: August 2010
ISBN: 0-938501-XX-X
Synopsis: A sudden death in the Vatican. An international incident over stolen artifacts. A priest’s wrongful imprisonment for murder. In this collection of three as yet untold tales, hinted at in the original Holmes stories, the voices of Dr. John H. Watson and the legendary Pope Leo XIII reveal how the great Sherlock Holmes brought these grim ecclesial cases to startling and poignant conclusions.
Rachel's Contrition
SOA Awarded 6/26/10
Author: Michelle Buckman
Publisher: Sophia Institute Press
Release date: July 2010
ISBN (not yet assigned)
Synopsis: Rachel clawed her way up from the gutter and won the whirlwind: a doctor husband from a wealthy family, a gorgeous home, and two beautiful children. But when tragedy strikes, she loses it all. Living in a friend's poolhouse, estranged from her husband and son, she picks up a holy card of St. Therese in the parking lot: and her life begins to change.
CHILDREN, MIDDLE READER, & YOUNG ADULT TITLES:
Tristan's Travels
SOA Awarded 1/30/10
Author: Karl Bjorn Erickson
Publisher: Rafka Press
Release date: December 2010
ISBN Not yet
Synopsis: Tristan’s Travels, Scared Spitless follows the lighthearted adventures of an easily frightened, but remarkably resourceful, Oregon seagull. One misty morning Tristan learns of a dear friend who is in terrible need of his help on the far side of the dangerous Columbia River, and he soon is facing the decision of his life. At the tale’s exciting conclusion, he must overcome his own deep-rooted fears of both the water and flying while, at the same time, helping his friends track down their lost companion in the dark coastal forest.
We Have A Pope!
SOA Awarded 2/19/10
Author: Karen Congeni
Publisher: New Springtime Press (website not yet available)
Release date: April or May, 2010
ISBN: 978-0-9825376-0-2
Synopsis: We Have A Pope! is a children’s picture book for ages 4-8 that discusses the papacy from its beginnings to the present day. It includes a discussion of the election of a new pope. The book includes a glossary and “Pope list.” It was granted the Imprimatur by Bishop Richard Lennon, Diocese of Cleveland, on October 28, 2009. Its publication date is springtime, 2010.
The Shadow of the Bear (Book 1 of the Fairy Tale Novels)
SOA Awarded 2/19/10
Author: Regina Doman
Publisher: Regina Doman
Release date: October 6, 2008
ISBN: 978-0981931807
Synopsis: A classic fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm comes to life as two very different sisters, timid Blanche and daring Rose, seek to discover Bear's identity and secret mission in a suspenseful adventure that brings each of them face to face with their own weaknesses and possible death.
Black as Night (Book 2 of the Fairy Tale Novels)
SOA Awarded 2/19/10
Author: Regina Doman
Publisher: Regina Doman
Release date: October 6, 2008
ISBN: 978-0981931821
Synopsis: Blanche Brier is alone for the summer in New York City, separated from her family. And her summer job inadvertently brings her a jealous enemy and unsuspected terror. She finds temporary shelter with seven friars, but it's not clear to Blanche how she can escape the evil that's stalking her. After Bear and his brother, Ben (a.k.a. "Fish"), discover that Blanche is missing, they cut short their European trip and begin to scour New York City looking for Blanche. But the same malevolence that is lurking over Blanche seems to be hunting them as well. With the lively help of the seven friars, Blanche struggles to sort out the ominous and apparently disconnected events that continue to build until it seems that all hope is gone. Yet during this time, the desires of her heart are being clarified - and so are Bear's.
Waking Rose (Book 3 of the Fairy Tale Novels)
SOA Awarded 2/19/10
Author: Regina Doman
Publisher: Regina Doman
Release date: October 17, 2008
ISBN: 978-0981931845
Synopsis: Ever since he rescued her from Certain Death, Rose Brier has had a crush on Ben Denniston, otherwise known as Fish. But Fish, struggling with problems of his own, thinks that Rose should go looking elsewhere for a knight in shining armor. Trying to forget him, Rose goes to college, takes up with a sword-wielding band of brothers, and starts an investigation into her family's past that proves increasingly mysterious. Then a tragic accident occurs, and Fish, assisted by Rose's new friends, finds himself drawn into a search through a tangle of revenge and corruption that might be threatening Rose's very life. The climax is a crucible of fear, fight, and fire that Fish must pass through to reach Rose and conquer his dragons.
The Midnight Dancers (Book 4 of the Fairy Tale Novels)
SOA Awarded 2/19/10
Author: Regina Doman
Publisher: Regina Doman
Release date: October 13, 2008
ISBN: 978-0981931869
Synopsis: Rachel Durham, 18, is tired of her father and stepmother’s staid morality and pristine prosperity. The summer of her senior year, she’s more than ready for a walk on the wild side, and the door opens - literally - when she and her eleven sisters (and stepsisters) discover a secret passageway out of their historic home on the Chesapeake Bay. The night becomes Rachel’s true world, and her daytime life becomes a disposable mask. Her puzzled father tries to tow his daughters back into line by enlisting the help of Paul, a med student with a seasonal job juggling at the town festival. But Paul realizes that simply blocking the girls from their midnight parties isn’t going to solve the family’s problems. He embarks on a risky balancing act to gain the girls’ trust – and to make Rachel see that splitting her life between night and light is a dangerous dance.
Olivia and the Little Way
SOA Awarded 4/12/10
Author: Nancy Carabio Belanger
Publisher: Harvey House Publishing
Released October 2008
ISBN 9780923568924
Synopsis: Olivia and the Little Way tells the story of a modern girl who follows the great saint’s example amid peer pressure, bullying, and the fight for modesty in an oversexualized culture. It won an award in 2009 from the Catholic Press Association, and has already become a favorite with youngsters as well as religious ed teachers.
Accompanied by heartfelt illustrations, Olivia and the Little Way engages young readers, who are drawn to Olivia’s trials at St. Michael’s School and her relationship with her grandmother, who teaches her how to pray the St. Thérèse chaplet and how to follow Thérèse’s beloved Little Way of serving God. The story is targeted toward boys and girls ages 8-13.
Catholic, Reluctantly: John Paul 2 High Book One
SOA Awarded 4/12/10
Author: Christian M. Frank
Publisher Sophia Institute Press
Release date 2007
ISBN 978-1-928832-99-7
Synopsis: When their parents decide to start a new high school,George, Celia, Liz, J.P., Brian, and James are all thrown together, although they have almost nothing in common. George and Celia attended the local Catholic high school, Brian and James were homeschooled. Liz just wants to attend a school where she can play sports, and J.P. just wants to make trouble...or is that the poltergeist? Then there's a shooting at the local public high school, and Allie Weaver joins the class ... From the back cover: George Peterson would rather wrestle at a big high school, but he has to go to a new school run by Catholic parents: John Paul 2 High. Only seven kids in the whole school! The building is falling apart. Weird things keep happening. And then there’s Allie Weaver, drop-dead gorgeous, but barely Catholic. Why did her parents suddenly transfer her to John Paul 2 High? And what is she so afraid of?
Trespasses Against Us: John Paul 2 High Book Two
SOA Awarded 4/12/10
Author: Christian M. Frank
Publisher Sophia Institute Press
Release date 2009
ISBN 978-1-933184-53-1
Synopsis: Spring semester at the first year of John Paul 2 High, it seems to Celia Costain that almost EVERYONE is dating: except her! Her parents don't allow dating, and Celia's mostly fine with that -- but that doesn't make her life much easier. Because she's the principal's daughter, everyone seems to think she's perfect. And when scary things start happening to her friend Allie, no one seems to want to tell Celia what's really going on! As for George Peterson, his conflict with Tyler Getz is far from over. As Tyler targets more JP2HS kids, and threatening messages on Allie’s cell phone appear with alarming frequency, George starts wondering how long the good guys have to wait before they’re allowed to strike back? When events escalate, George finds himself waiting for Tyler to cross the line so he can serve out justice … but the only person standing in his way is his former best friend: Celia Costain.
http://www.johnpaul2high.com/
The Father Brown Reader: Stories from Chesterton
SOA Awarded 6/26/10
Author: Nancy Carpentier Brown
Publisher: Hillside Education
Release date: May 2007
ISBN: 978-0976638674
Clever adaptations of four of Chesterton's Father Brown mysteries for young readers: "The Blue Cross," "The Strange Feet," "The Flying Stars," and "The Absence of Mr. Glass." Perfect for grades 4-6 as an reader-friendly introduction to Chesterton.
Slippery Willie's Stupid, Ugly Shoes
SOA Awarded 6/26/10
Author: Lawrence Peterson
Publisher: PublishAmerica
Release date: March, 2008
ISBN 1-4241-8797-4
Synopsis: Willie Wiggles hates his slippery feet. He just slips, slides and spins all over the place. But what he hates even more are the special shoes that have been made for him that will help him to walk just like all the other kids. Willie thinks that they are the "stupidest, ugliest, dumbest shoes in the whole world. Discover how Willie comes to learn that sometimes we worry about things about ourselves when actually there was nothing to worry about to begin with.
NONFICTION TITLES:
Cling to Hope with Joy: Messages from Scripture
SOA Awarded 4/12/10
Author: Janet Klasson
Publisher: Goldleaf Word
Release date: June 2009
ISBN: 978-0-9812701-0-4
Synopsis: Messages from Scripture is a dialogue with the living God of Scripture. In these excerpts from the author's Scriptural prayer journal, the voice of God speaks to the reader's heart. Through words of love, hope, joy, encouragement, correction, and consolation the reader feels drawn into the heart of God, the Breath of Love. These powerful messages are intimate, profound, and prophetic. In these reflections, the Word becomes flesh once again and dwells among us. He is near and He brings a message for our time: Cling to hope with joy!
The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body and Soul
SOAAwarded4/12/10
Author: Lisa Hendey
Publisher: Ave Maria Press
Release date: February 8, 2010
ISBN-13:978-1594712289
Synopsis: Drawing from the deep tradition of the Catholic faith, Lisa Hendey coaches Catholic mom show to care for themselves – heart, mind, body, and soul–so that they can better love and care for their families, their neighbors, and their Church. With warmth and wisdom, Hendey creates an environment where Catholic moms can reflect peacefully upon often-competitive topics like parenting style, types of schooling, and working outside the home. By sharing her own story, Hendey inspires readers to better balance their own needs with the demands of family life and faith commitment.
Your Personal Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God
SOA Awarded 4/12/10
Author: Michele Elena Bondi
Publisher: Joseph Karl Publishing
Release date: March 2009
ISBN: 9781935356011
Synopsis: Each of us has a personal apostolate, or mission, that we fulfill throughout the course of our lives. Our personal apostolate does not begin when we reach a certain age or accomplish a specific goal, nor does it reach its pinnacle when we attain a certain objective. Rather, every apostolate begins the moment a person is created and comes to fruition over time, through all the circumstances of our lives. Our mission is fulfilled in every moment, through every day. Critical to our success is our willingness to accept, return, and share the Love of God.
Your Personal Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God provides insight into the importance of each of our efforts and contributions, reminding every person that “God is at work in you!”
Your Teen Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God
SOA Awarded 4/12/10
Author: Andre Joseph Bottesi & Michele Elena Bondi
Publisher: Joseph Karl Publishing
Release date: December 2009
ISBN:9781935356066
Synopsis: Your Teen Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God helps teenagers recognize that their efforts and contributions are important and necessary, and reminds every teen that “God is at work in you!”
Your Preteen Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God
SOA Awarded 4/12/10
Author: Nicholas Joseph Bottesi & Michele Elena Bondi
Publisher: Joseph Karl Publishing
Release date: December 2009
ISBN:9781935356059
Synopsis: Your Preteen Apostolate: Accepting and Sharing the Love of God helps preteens understand that their efforts and contributions are important and necessary, and reminds every preteen that “God is at work in you!”
Why God Matters: And How to Recognize Him in Daily Life/
SOA Awarded 5/7/10
Authors: Karina (Lumbert) Fabian and Deacon Steve Lumbert
Publisher: Tribute Books
Release date: 15 May 2010
ISBN: 978-0-9822565-3-4
Synopsis: Far too often, we expect God to show Himself in grand ways yet ignore when He makes His presence known in the day to day. Neither Deacon Steve Lumbert nor Karina (Lumbert) Fabian had dramatic conversions. Rather, God led them into deeper faith through the seemingly minor details of life: pot of rice, a habit of prayer, a frustrating flight home, or a barefooted stranger. This father-daughter team have written a delightful, quick book about finding God in the day-to-day. With thought-provoking quotes, heartwarming stories, Bible verses, passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and simple exercises the reader can fit into his or her daily routine, they help others recognize God's presence. Great for the casual or converting Catholic longing for something more in their relationship with God, or the "advanced" Catholic wanting light spiritual exercise.
Haystack Full of Needles: A Catholic Home Educators' Guide to Socialization
SOA Awarded 5/28/10
Author: Alice Gunther
Publisher: Hillside Education
Release date: June 2008
ISBN: 978-0979846953
Synopsis: Alice tells the moving story of her path to the decision to home education her children. Part of this decision was agonizing over real concern that her children would be isolated and miss out on all the fun activities she enjoyed in school. But the virtue of home education out weighed her fears and she plunged in. What she found out was that not only were her children not isolated, but that over the years they experienced a rich and diverse social life that was more meaningful than anything they could have experienced in traditional schooling. A must-read for anyone considering home schooling and those who want to understand the allure of home education.
Catholic Mosaic: Living the Liturgical Year with Literature, An Illustrated Book Study for Catholic Children
SOA Awarded 5/28/10
Author: Cay Gibson
Publisher: Hillside Education
Release date: May 2006
ISBN: 978-0976638667
Synopsis: The book includes study guides for 52 children's picture books arranged in order by the Liturgical calendar. Each study guide includes discussion questions, copywork, enrichment activities such as crafts and writing, and some thoughtful observations about the use of art to create meaning in the story. It's a great way to make the church come alive for young children.
Christmas Mosaic
SOA Awarded 5/28/10
Author: Cay Gibson
Publisher: Hillside Education
Release Date: October 2007
ISBN: 978-0979846915
Synopsis: A sequel to Catholic Mosiac by Cay Gibson, this book includes 30 study guides for Advent-, Christmas-, and Epiphany- themed books. Guides include discussion questions, vocabulary, and enrichment activities. The book also features an extensive list of over 200 Christmas picture book titles and includes many Christmas poem. As a bonus, the book includes an appendix with crafts, recipes, and coloring pages.
In His Image: Nurturing Creativity in the Heart of Your Home
SOA Awarded 6/26/10
Author: Mary Gildersleeve
Publisher: Hillside Education
Release: June 2009
ISBN: 978-0979846984
Nurturing creativity in our children and in ourselves is a critical need today. We all know that research has shown that art and music are good for fostering healthy brain development, but they are good for our souls, too. Through creativity, we imitate the Divine Creator and practice the skills needed to battle the despair produced by a pre-made, manufactured, cookie-cutter world. Made in the image of God, there is a creative desire placed in all of us. Nurturing this desire in our children is not only thoroughly satisfying, but an essential part of our parenting duty. By instilling in our children a love for the good, the true, and the beautiful, we can help to reshape our world for the good of all.
The Christian Way to be Happily Married
SOA Awarded 7/28/10
Author: David Sanderlin
Publisher: Christian Starlight Press
Release date: March 15, 2010
ISBN: 9780982439630
Synopsis: In this ecumenical Catholic marriage guide, The Christian Way to be Happily Married, David Sanderlin draws from Jesus and Catholic saints and scholars to show engaged and married couples how to be happily married not only by using conventional communication and relationship skills, but also, above all, by following Jesus with love, wisdom, faith, and other Christian virtues and gifts in a loving Christian marriage discipleship. Couples can learn from this book how to deal with money, housework, and other practical marriage and family matters with the love and wisdom of Jesus, saints, and spiritual reformers. The book, with an imprimatur, includes a "Christian Marriage Discipleship Check-Up" for couples; over 350 endnotes from popular and scholarly sources; and discussion questions for participants in church marriage workshops, Catholic college classes on marriage and the family, and other groups dealing with Catholic marriage, ethics, and spirituality.
Be An Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children
SOA Awarded 7/28/10
Author's name: Lisa Mladinich
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor
Release date: August 1, 2010
ISBN: 978-1-59276-611-6 (Inventory No. X893)
Synopsis: “Be An Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children,” contains 14 easy, classroom-tested techniques for making faith lessons come to life powerfully, accurately and memorably. Lisa Mladinich explains the use of developmental milestones and learning styles, and includes a special section by colleague Mary Lou Rosien on working with special-needs students. She encourages catechists to take risks, to find their own unique teaching styles, and to personalize their lessons. She highlights organizational and presentation issues, good classroom discipline, and ways to stay in compassionate communication with parents, demystifying the use of prayer and circle time, music, movement, acting and puppetry. Exploding with creativity, “Be An Amazing Catechist” issues a call to conversion and a challenge to every catechist to experience the wonders of a creative life and ministry in intimate partnership with Jesus Christ.
A Bend in the Road, a year's journey through breast cancer
SOA Awarded 7/28/10
Author: Karen Kelly Boyce
Release date: May, 2010
Publisher - KFR Communications
ISBN-978-0-692-00925-3
Synopsis: In the fast-paced world of technology we live in today, we seldom pay much attention to the journey each of us are on; instead we remain focused on the goals ahead of us. As we take this journey, friends and family members walk alongside of us. But sometimes, life gives us an unexpected detour and we are forced to leave that main road and those we love and travel alone to the unexpected. This is what happened to author Karen Kelly Boyce when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Her travels that first year chronicle her shock, denial, acceptance, hope and survival. This book is one of laughter and tears, struggle and triumph. It is a must read for anyone facing a difficult journey...or knows someone who is.
Lessons From The Master: Living Like Jesus
SOA Awarded 7/28/10
Author: Alex Basile
Publisher: Saint Paul's / Alba House
Release date: April 2009
ISBN: 0818912952
Synopsis: Of all the many ways in which the followers of Jesus referred to Him they looked upon Him and later referred to Him as the Way, the Truth and the Life undoubtedly the most frequent and popular appellation was that of Teacher or Master. People of every sector of society came to Him looking for answers. Many sensed that He held the secrets to an existence they all aspired to, both here and hereafter, and they did not hesitate to question Him at length on topics near and dear to their hearts. In this book, Basile takes an existential look at the teachings of Jesus and invites the reader to journey with the Master from the carpentry shop, to the Sermon on the Mount, to the Resurrection, as he unlocks the key to living a happy and fruitful life. He offers a number of beautiful reflections on the Scriptures and takes a fresh look at the life of Jesus that will leave the reader with solid answers to their questions about what Jesus really taught. Lessons from the Master: Living Like Jesus is not only informative, at the same time it makes for highly engaging reading for the followers of Christ of any age. As such, it highly recommends itself for use as a classroom text, retreat resource, or simply for personal spiritual growth.
The Gentle Road To Jesus: Bringing Christ To Every Classroom and Home
SOA Awarded 7/28/10
Author: Alex Basile
Publisher: Saint Paul's / Alba House
Release date: March 2010
ISBN: 0818913010
Blurb:
"Employing his professional expertise -- and with the heart of a disciple -- author and teacher Alex Basile offers both practical wisdom and inspirational techniques. The Gentle Road to Jesus is a terrific resource for any parent, youth minister, or educator looking to help young people grow closer to Christ. -- Lisa M. Hendey, author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms and founder of CatholicMom.com
God Moments: Stories That Inspire, Moments to Remember
SOA Awarded 7/28/10
Author: Michele Elena Bondi
Publisher: Joseph Karl Publishing
Release date: September, 2010
ISBN: 978-1-935356-09-7
God moments are very significant experiences that have great meaning for us and for other people. Such events may include people, animals, angels, saints, circumstances, or anything in God's creation, and always involve an encounter with the Divine. Perhaps they are meant to challenge or change us, encourage and inspire us, motivate, comfort, or prepare us. Sometimes they occur over time for reasons that we do not immediately understand.
We can be confident that God always loves us, remains with us, and is our strength and our hope. Our mission is to know God and serve Him, always loving in greater measure. May the stories in “God Moments” help you to recognize these special moments in your own life and encourage you to consider their purpose. |
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
God in Heaven, You granted us, in Your Image, the ability to imagine and create. This month, I endeavor to indulge that creativity. Look with favor upon my efforts.
Dear Holy Spirit, this day, this month, I commend my writing efforts to your care. I ask for your guidance and your prayers as I seek to complete the project(s) in my mind and my heart.
O my Jesus, son of God, Light of the world, help me to spread your Light in all that I do. May my words be pleasing to You. Be close to me in this month as I strive to write 30,000 words for you.
Dear St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus. You knew hard work all your life. Inspire me to keep working toward my goal even when the words won't come with ease. You faced uncertainty. Teach me, then to place my trust in God as I forge into the uncertainty of my writing adventure.
Dear Mary, our Spiritual Mother, you were uncertain when the Archangel approached you, yet you gave yourself to God's Will. Give me grace to recognize and embrace my calling.
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