THIS IS REALLY FANTASTIC NEWS!!

I WOULD LIKE TO FORWARD YOU THE EMAIL I RECEIVED FROM KARI, HER FAMILY AND THE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF THE GRADY GROSSMAN SCHOOL, CHRAUK TIEK VILLAGE, CAMBODIA.

EMAIL:

Bones That Float, A Story of Adopting Cambodia wins Three National Book Awards!  

2008 Independent Publisher Book Awards - Outstanding Books of the Year

Peacemaker of the Year - Finalist

The “IPPY” Awards recognize and encourage the work of writers and publishers who exhibit the courage and creativity necessary to take chances, break new ground and bring about change, not only in the world of publishing, but also in society. The finalists for Outstanding Book categories were chosen from the regular entries of 3,100 new titles from around the globe in 64 national categories. Gold, silver or bronze designation will be awarded at Book Expo America in Los Angeles on May 29.

2008 NAUTILUS BOOK AWARDS
“Changing the World One Book at a Time”
 
GOLD AWARD – Memoir
SILVER AWARD – Multicultural

The Nautilus Book Awards were conceived to recognize and reward a group of world-changing books, and to celebrate how they contribute to positive social change, spiritual growth, conscious living, high-level wellness, and responsible leadership. Nautilus Book Award Winners and Finalists are carefully selected in a unique three-tier judging process by an experienced team of book reviewers, librarians, authors, editors, book store owners, and leaders in the publishing industry.

Be a Peaceful Warrior and Help Spread the Word!
We need exposure to succeed with our plans to make our education project  in Cambodia SUSTAINABLE!

1.) WRITE TO OPRAH. 
She and her staff have the book.....they need to hear from ALL OF YOU, Right now.
https://www.oprah.com/plugger/templates/BeOnTheShow.jhtml?action=respond%20plugId=B2100004
  
2.) SEND US YOUR THOUGHTS
If you have attended or hosted a speaking event, we need your testimonial.
http://www.bonesthatfloat.com/book/kari.php

3.)  HOST AN EVENT
Would you like The Peacemaker of the Year Tour to come to your town? We'll send you a speaker's kit and all the fixin's  to inspire your audience to BE THE CHANGE! Schedule an event for fall 2008

Sales of BONES THAT FLOAT, A Story of Adopting Cambodia by Kari Grady Grossman remain the bow of our fundraising ship. Buy an autographed copy today!

Upcoming EVENTS: “The Relationship Matters as Much as the Money”  Tell your friends!

Wednesday, May 21: BOULDER, CO:
Huffaker Home, 801 Columbia Place, 6:00-8:00 PM
June 18 & 19: VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC

For complete information and driving directions for all events please visit our calendar on our website.

Gratefully Yours, 
The Grossman Family and
The Students and Teachers of the Grady Grossman School, Chrauk Tiek village, Cambodia


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IF YOU WISH TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE GRADY GROSSMAN SCHOOL IN CHRAUK TIEK VILLAGE, CAMBODIA, PLEASE VISIT KARI'S BLOG OR WEBSITE:

http://www.bonesthatfloat.com/index.php

http://www.gradygrossmanschool.org/wordpress/index.php   (I highly recommend her travelogue of their different trips to Cambodia)

Thanks,

Sandra Wijnveldt