Marcia Hawley Barnes, a writer and member of the North Carolina Writers' Network-West, has received the Georgia Author of the Year Award in Childrens Books, for her book Tobijah. Barnes received the award on Saturday, June 3, 2017, at the 53rd Annual Georgia Author of the Year Awards. Her book, Tobijah, placed first in the children's category. There were 126 nominees in 14 categories, and over 230 authors and literary enthusiasts attended the banquet and ceremony. Published by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia, Marcia's heart warming story of friendship was illustrated by Doreyl Ammons Cain. You can find Marcia's book at: CSABookscom.
Tobijah is a delightful story emphasizing that even though many of us are different, we are not alone. The story holds the attention of young readers as Tobijah, a duck, tries to find a friend. This story is well written with the young reader in mind. It teaches through the story that helping and encouraging others can be a rewarding experience. Children can relate to the characters, and the story moves along emerging in a satisfactory outcome. Taking young readers on journey, an exploration of life, it entertains and holds their attention. Tobijah has memorable characters, an engaging plot, and is fun to read.”
Born in Tacoma, Washington, Marcia Hawley Barnes' early life was in sight of the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. She studied liberal arts at the University of Puget Sound, and design at the University of Houston, and received a Bachelor Degree in Fine Art from the University of South Florida. Further studies in Spanish and French languages were at Hillsborough Community College, University of Tampa, Macon State College, and Wesleyan College, Macon, Georgia. In 2014, she earned a Doctor of Christian Theology degree from the International Miracle Institute, Pensacola, Florida. Barnes lives and writes in the North Georgia Mountains.Here is a video that Barnes' son make for her about the book, Tobijah:
Congratulations Marcia! I am so proud for you! All the best, Glenda Barrett
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Marcia! I look forward to reading your children's book. I also enjoy reading your book reviews in the "Clay County Progress."
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ReplyDeleteI have been trying to contact you as I would like to see if I could get a signed copy of your "Tobijah," for my great nephew's birthday. I leave you my e-mail for you to contact me: starglock@gmail.com. Thank you, Star
Marcia; Dave and I want to congratulate you on your writing accomplishments. All the best with your future writings. Chris and Dave Gordon. Best wishes from Nova Scotia Canada
ReplyDeleteMarcia, I have enjoyed your book, Tobijah, so very much with my great nieces and nephews. We love it! I have also wanted to contact you to thank you for your encouragement. Remember meeting in Franklin, NC during fall festivals and the Franklin Library open house with writers. It was such a blessing to meet you . I have now written a book, and my nephew and I illustrated it. It will be published soon. It has been one of my dreams. I feel so blessed. Thank you.
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