Nuestros premios.
Celebrando historias que impactan
Nos honra compartir el reconocimiento que han recibido nuestros libros. Cada premio es un recordatorio del corazón, el trabajo duro y la autenticidad que se plasman en cada página. Estos logros reflejan no solo nuestro amor por la narrativa y la agricultura, sino también a los increíbles lectores y comunidades que apoyan a Dairy Diaries.
2026-2027 School Year Wisconsin's Agriculture in the Classroom Award
The Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Book of the Year annual award honors a children’s book that shares the accurate story of how Wisconsin food and fiber is grown, raised, processed, packed, and produced. The Book of the Year program began in the 1990s, and has evolved to include supporting STEM activities, lesson extensions, and inspires the 4th and 5th grade essay contest themes.
In Spring of 2026 Big Farms, Little Farms was entered into a March Mania Book Bracket and with the help of our community won the event! This year as the winning book this is what we get to do during the 26-27 School year!
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Read-alouds in elementary classrooms tied to literacy and science standards
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Launch point for STEM-based agriculture lessons and activities
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Integrated into food systems, nutrition, and farm-to-school education
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Inspiration for Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom’s 4th and 5th grade essay contest themes. Over 1,200 students participate in the contest every year.
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Paired with ready-to-use lesson plans and extension activities developed by AITC
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2025 Purple Dragonfly Award
In 2025, my books received a meaningful honor in the Purple Dragonfly Awards, a prestigious contest dedicated exclusively to children’s books. The awards celebrate outstanding stories across many formats — including print, audiobooks, and eBooks — and are recognized as a trusted mark of excellence by both parents and educators.
I was thrilled to learn that Big Farms, Little Farms earned Honorable Mention in Animals/Pets and Best Illustrations. In addition, Rosco’s Sweet Treats received Honorable Mention in the Animals/Pets category.
Being recognized in a competition designed to highlight quality children’s literature was incredibly encouraging. The Purple Dragonfly seal represents creativity, educational value, and storytelling that connects with young readers — and having both books acknowledged reinforced my mission to share authentic farm stories with families and children everywhere.
Ganadores aprobados de Story Monsters 2024
1 de mayo de 2025
Estamos increíblemente orgullosos de que tanto Rosco's Sweet Treats como Big Farms, Little Farms hayan sido nombrados ganadores de Story Monsters Approved en 2024.
Los dulces de Rosco
No ficción para primeros lectores
No ficción de nuevos autores
Ilustraciones
Granjas grandes, granjas pequeñas
No ficción para primeros lectores
No ficción de nuevos autores
Ilustraciones
Educación
El programa de libros aprobados de Story Monsters honra los libros infantiles que inspiran, informan, enseñan o entretienen.
¿Qué hace que este premio sea tan especial?
✩ Los libros se juzgan por sus propios méritos, no unos contra otros.
✩ Los niños ayudan a juzgar los libros, lo que significa que estos premios reflejan la aprobación real de los niños para quienes están escritos.
Cuando veas el Sello de Aprobación de Story Monsters, significa que los jóvenes lectores recomiendan estos libros a sus compañeros. Nos honra ganarnos esa confianza y nos entusiasma seguir compartiendo historias que conectan a los niños con la vida real en la granja.
