“Charlie and the Elephant” by Loretta Beacham was nominated for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award
Every year, everyone has been waiting for the great news. And now, the results for the Eric Hoffer Book Award have been released.
Loretta Beacham’s “Charlie and the Elephant,” published by Author Reputation Press, participated in the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award.
The Eric Hoffer Book Award commemorates the memory of the famous American philosopher Eric Hoffer by honoring outstanding writing and the independent spirit of small publishers. Since its foundation, Hoffer has grown to become one of the most prestigious worldwide book awards for small, academic, and independent presses.
The Eric Hoffer Book Award committee has completed its judging process for another year. Each person who participated and submitted their entry is appreciated. Thank you for your support. The award is facilitated by The Eric Hoffer Project, dedicated to maintaining Hoffer’s work and legacy.
This heartwarming patronage has helped make the Eric Hoffer Book Award one of the world’s premium independent book awards. Every book was carefully read and evaluated. Being part of this is such an honor and privilege for many.
Loretta Beacham’s inspiring and engaging children’s book, “Charlie and the Elephant,” was featured in the November issue of The New York Times Book Review (NYTBR), a weekly paper magazine supplement to the Sunday edition of The New York Times (an American daily newspaper with a worldwide readership reported in 2020 to be a growing 6 million paid digital subscribers). It is one of the most well-known and significant book reviews in the business.
Moreover, Joyce Jacobo of the US Review of Books commended this masterpiece, saying that “beautiful illustrations reminiscent of a child’s crayoned drawings decorate each page of this delightful book. There is a playful, dreamlike quality to these pictures and the narrative itself, where such peculiar things happen as blue elephants whisking children away to forests or crows wearing glasses. It also feels very much like a story born out of the desire to coax a child into falling asleep. As with a certain little girl who refused to do so, Charlie tries to resist taking a nap and even ponders its importance. Even so, the enchanting nature of the plot and the melodic rhythm of each line give the impression of being gently rocked to sleep. These qualities make it the perfect bedtime or naptime adventure for parents to read to their little ones.”
Loretta Beacham lives in Ottawa with her partner, Adam, and their daughters, Charlotte and Violet. Several dust bunnies, several plush animals, a few board games, and stray LEGO parts are all part of family life. Charlotte, who was about four years old at the time, was the one who shared the fantastic story with her mother.
“Charlie and the Elephant” came from her daughter’s imaginative story when the author tried to put her to sleep.
The author was also interviewed by Benji Cole of CBS Radio and in This Week in America with Ric Bratton, who has a long history in the broadcast profession, having worked with superstars such as Larry King, Hugh Downs, Chris Matthews, Jay Leno, George Clooney, and Katie Couric, among many others.
Yvette Besner, the book’s illustrator, enjoys reading about generosity, so she was delighted to work with Loretta Beacham on this touching story. The funny and colorful pictures in “Charlie and the Elephant” were created by Yvette, a Canadian artist and illustrator. She and her two greatest creations, Leia and Serena, live in Ottawa with her husband, Shawn. Yvette can be found on the road with her family and friends, dreaming up ways to share the joy when she isn’t working on art.
“Charlie and the Elephant” by Loretta Beacham has different editions.
- English Edition: https://authorreputationpress.com/products/charlie-and-the-elephant
- French Edition: https://authorreputationpress.com/products/charlie-et-l-elephant
- Spanish Edition: https://authorreputationpress.com/products/charlie-y-el-elefante
- Russian Edition: https://authorreputationpress.com/products/charli-i-slon
This link will take you to a page where you can learn more about the 2023 ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARD RESULTS: https://www.hofferaward.com/Eric-Hoffer-Award-winners.html#.ZFA7unbMKUk.