“THE I LIKE ME DANCE” WINS BEST CHILDREN’S FICTION BOOK IN READER VIEWS 2007 ANNUAL LITERARY AWARDS

AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 26, 2008) -- “The I Like Me Dance” [978-1-933721-07-1, Playdate Kids Publishing, 2007] was selected as the best Children’s Fiction book of 2007 by Reader Views Annual Literary Awards. The Reader Views Annual Literary Awards were established to honor writers who have self-published, or had their books published by a small press, university press, or independent book publisher.

“Reader Views reviews more than 2,000 books per year from budding authors who have worked hard to achieve their dream of being published,” Reader Views Managing Editor Irene Watson says. “Our Annual Literary Awards recognize the very best of these up-and-coming authors, all talented writers who we know have very promising writing careers ahead of them.”

The Reader Views Annual Literary Awards are granted in 20 fiction and 30 nonfiction categories, as well as 15 specialized, sponsored categories. The entries are judged by Reader Views reviewers, all avid readers with a wide range of experiences, considered experts in the respective fields.

Reader Views is currently accepting submissions for the 2008 Literary Awards. Entry information, registration forms and further information can be found online at http://www.readerviews.com/Awards.html. Reader Views is an Austin, Texas, based company. They started December 2005 as a volunteer-based book review service. Shortly after the company's birth they expanded into offering publicity services to authors. Now they are a one-stop center for budding authors. For more information, visit www.readerviews.com.

About “The I Like Me Dance”

The I Like Me Dance, is a book like none other. Part zoo adventure, part songbook and part early confidence builder, this musical journey boosts a young child’s self-esteem through its encouraging text and self-assured tone.

TITLE: THE PLAYDATE KIDS: THE “I LIKE ME” DANCE
AUTHOR: TIM FRIEDLANDER
ILLUSTRATOR: WILLIAM B. EDWARDS
MUSIC: TIM FRIEDLANDER
PUBLISHER: PLAYDATE KIDS PUBLISHING
PRICE: $14.95
ISBN: 978-1-933721-07-1
PAGES: 32
ILLUSTRATIONS: FULL COLOR THROUGHOUT
TRIM SIZE: 10” X 10”
AGES: 3-6
FORMAT: HARDCOVER

Please visit www.theplaydatekids.com to learn more, or contact Tena Fanning at TMFanning@theplaydatekids.com.

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