Jubilee is a narrative non-fiction story for readers ages 8-12. **All opinions expressed in this review are my own. The book was just released and is available to order! Hooray! It's Multicultural Children's Book Day on Friday, January 28th! I'm delighted to be participating as a reviewer for a second year! Capstone Publishing sent a digital copy of Jubilee: The First Therapy Horse and an Olympic Dream written by KT Johnston and illustrated by Annabella Ortiz. Thank you to Vivian, the judges, prize donors, and fellow writers! To be acknowledged in this way is very humbling. I am beyond grateful to be part of this beautiful, encouraging writing community. I hope that working with Vivian to realize my own big dreams of becoming a published author will honor Paula's memory. I watched a video of Paula opening her author copies of her new book and felt a connection with her. The coincidence gave me goosebumps and brought more tears. Her publication date also happens to be the same date as Benjamin's birthday, which I discovered after I chose this mentorship. Paula Cohen Martin passed away before the publication date of her debut picture book, BIG DREAMS, SMALL FISH. I chose the Paula Cohen Martin Big Dreams Mentorship with Vivian Kirkfield. The eleven lovely judges read 749 entries, chose their favorites, and my entry earned the #1 spot! I cried when I read the news and pinched myself for days after! I had the privilege to choose my prize first out of the 57 wonderful donations.
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