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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

ABRACADABRA TUT WINS 2015 INDIEREADER DISCOVERY AWARD for best children’s book.

May 29th, 2015 – Today, bestselling indie author Melissa Foster announced the winners of the fourth annual IndieReader Discovery Awards (IRDAs) at BookExpo America (BEA), a major trade show in New York City. ABRACADABRA TUT by Page McBrier won in the children’s book category.

IndieReader (www.indiereader.com), the essential consumer guide to self-published books and the people who write them, launched the IRDAs in order to help worthy indie authors get the attention of top indie professionals, with the goal of reaching more readers. Noted Amy Edelman, founder of IR, “The books that won the IRDAs this year are not just great indie books; they are great books, period. We hope that our efforts via the IRDAs insure that they receive attention from the people who matter most. Potential readers.” 

 

Judges for the awards included notable publishers, agents, publicists and bloggers. ABRACADABRA TUT was awarded 5 stars out of 5 by IndieReader’s reviewers who said, “Author Page McBrier spins a fantastical time travel adventure that is replete with the latest findings on Tutankhamen, better known as the Boy King… Written in third person, she keeps her narrative moving by aptly utilizing her literary skills through a delightful mix of comedy, constant brainstorming on the part of the two main characters Fletcher and Arielle, and un-hackneyed twists and turns – all intertwined in rich Egyptian history. McBrier keeps her tween readers engaged…ABRACADABRA TUT, is not only action-packed, but also a fun way to learn a bit of history.”

 

“I’m thrilled that ABRACADABRA TUT has received this well-deserved recognition,” said Ms. McBrier. “It’s a fast, fun read – perfect for summer.”

 

Ms. McBrier is the author of over 40 books for young readers including the NY Times best-seller BEATRICE’S GOAT.