What Winning Authors Have to Say
In January, I’ll launch The 5th Annual Gittle List Book Competition exclusively for indie authors of children’s picture books. I get some great comments about winning the contest from those indie authors who make the Top 10. I wanted to share a few:
Three-time Gittle List Winner, Bev Stone
Bev Stone, Gittle List 2014, 2015, 2016 winner:
“Thank you so much Aviva! I buy a lot of the books on your lists and I think they’re wonderful. I’m always concerned each year about whether or not mine will be included- Your thoughtful, and always beautifully expressed words bolster my confidence and inspire me to get more books out there. Thanks for all you do for indies Aviva! And a big thank you for putting Rumbly on your list!” (Rumbly Grumbly)
#6 on The Gittle List 2016
Christopher Stanley, Gittle List 2016 winner:
“I want to thank you for this honor and for your kind words. I’m so happy that you enjoyed the book, and I can’t wait to add the Gittle List seal on the cover! I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of the winners and their interviews.” (The Tree Watcher)
Donna Gibbs, Gittle List 2016 winner:
#7 on The Gittle List 2016
“What fantastic news! It is 4.30 am in Australia. I couldn’t sleep and I looked up my email to find this wonderful news! Thank you very much. I will attend to all these exciting details when I wake up in the morning. But for now, a very big, very excited, thank you.” (Bear Wants to Know)
#4 on The Gittle List 2016
, Gittle List 2016 winner:
“Thank you Aviva ! As you know, writing and self publishing is not an easy task. To have a labor of love recognized, appreciated and put on your list is a very special honor. You have made me very happy! I hope being on the Gittle List helps get the message of the book out to more children. “There are no mistakes in art, only other possibilities.” (I Am An Art Superhero)
#3 on The Gittle List 2016
Margaret Lowder, Gittle List 2016 winner:
“Ellen [Davis, illustrator] & I are so appreciative of this wonderful recognition! To be named a Gittle List winner is such an honor & we are thrilled to be listed among such talented authors & illustrators.” (Amos Bounces Back)
Lisa Connors
I have already bought several of this year’s list and plan to buy them all, as well as some of Aviva’s. It’s so wonderful to be included on this list. Thanks for all your hard work making it happen.