S is for September Spotlight on LITTLE PEEPS Awards – Children’s Literature, Picture Books, Educational Books, Beginning Chapter Books, Activity Books

In September we welcome rich and beautiful, inspiring and fascinating stories for our pre-readers, for those who are learning to read, and for those who love reading stories to the wee ones in their lives…

S is for September, and
September is for Little Peeps.

What are the LITTLE PEEPS Awards? Here we have stories that help children look into lives and experiences different from their own, stories that spark the imagination, and drive discovery. These stories teach and comfort, entertain and inspire. These are the carefully crafted stories that open the doors of wonder and invite the children of the world to fall in love with reading. Welcome to the LITTLE PEEPS!

Chanticleer Book Reviews is looking for the best books featuring stories of all shapes and sizes written to an audience for Early Readers. Storybooks, Beginning Chapter Books, Picture Books, Activity Books & Educational Books we will put them to the test and choose the best Children’s Books among them.

The very last day to submit your work is September 30, 2018. We invite you to join us, to tell us your stories, and to find out who will take home the prize at CAC19 on April 27th.

 As our deadline draws near, don’t miss this opportunity to earn distinction for your Children’s Book. Enter today!

All category winners have the opportunity to attend our Awards Ceremony on April 27, 2019,  that will take place during the 2019 Chanticleer Authors Conference. First Place category winners will be whisked up on stage to receive their custom ribbon and wait to see who among them will take home the Grand Prize. It’s an exciting evening of dinner, networking, and celebrations! 

First Place category winners and Grand Prize winners will each receive a stunning awards package well worth the price of entry into the LITTLE PEEPS Awards competitions.

The LITTLE PEEPS Awards for the best Children’s Literature:

The Grand Prize LITTLE PEEPS Winner in 2017:

Midnight and Moonlight by Peggy Sullivan, M.Ed.“…is a heartwarming story about two different cats who find that friendship is what matters most.”

Peggy Sullivan, M.Ed., Counseling, LMHC, NCC, CHT is dedicated to helping her clients, young and not so young, live their fullest lives. She had many books for all ages, but we are so thankful she submitted Midnight and Moonlight to the LITTLE PEEPS Awards! Grand Prize Winner sounds very nice!

2017 Little Peeps Book Awards for Early Readers First in Category Winners are: 

• Lessons from a Cat: The Moon and Star; Midnight and Moonlight by Peggy Sullivan
• A Tall Tale About a Dachshund and a Pelican: How a Friendship Came to Be by Kizzie Jones
• Rainbow Monsters by Sylva Fae
• Angel on Assignment by Wanda Carter Roush
• Wishes and Kisses by Heather Pallotta   

Grand Prize LITTLE PEEPS Winner of 2016:

The Tooth Collector Fairies: Batina’s Best First Day by Denise Ditto Satterfield is a story about trying new things and finding out that you can do a job you once believed was too big for you.

Denise Ditto Satterfield says this about herself, “When I think about writing, I get happy.  My brain kicks into overdrive and the ideas flow freely like Niagara Falls!”  She is a busy author and loves what she does. For more on Denise, check out her 10 Question Author Interview right here. 

1st Place Category Winners in 2016:

• Story Book: The Blue Beetle by Sara Dahmen
• Chapter Grade Book: The Tooth Collector Fairies, Batina’s Best First Day by Denise Ditto Satterfield
• Activity Book: Rikki & the Rocket Twins Adventure 1: Discovering the Solar System by Kneko Burney
• Educational Book: The Adventures of Frank and Mustard: Stuck in the Mud by Simon Calcavecchia
• Picture Book: The Mouse and the Mole Hill by Donna Washington

Your Children’s Book could earn a place in our LITTLE PEEPS hall of fame for the CIBA 2018 Best Books.

All you have to do is to enter your manuscript or published Children’s Book.