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The 19th Independent Publisher's Awards, NYC

29/5/2015

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The big day! The day we came all the way over from New Zealand for. We had been nervous about it hoping that the trip would have been worth the effort and expense.

However as we sat in a seminar prior to the award ceremony learning about making our content go further, getting so much out of the presentation, we knew that this was exactly where we needed to be. The seminar inspired us to think of the project in terms of 'thought leadership' - sharing our passion. The book is a fantastic start to this but perhaps not the only way to change perceptions and give hope to families.

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2015 Axiom Content Seminar, NYC
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The organisers and founders of the IPPY Awards were so lovely and greeted us with a big hello saying, "Yay the Kiwis are here!" We sat at a table with some fellow authors and became quick friends. There was a wonderful spirit in the room filled with proud authors clutching their books, none prouder than us.

The 19th Independent Publisher's Award announcements began with the Outstanding Books of the Year. Accepting the award and seeing the entire room of top authors applaud the Super Power Baby Project was pretty incredible. Following this we were approached throughout the evening by people wanting to see the book. Everybody LOVED it and many shared their connection to, and respect for, super power people in their lives. Business cards, dreams and hugs were shared throughout the evening.

The event was beyond what we could have hoped for in terms of celebration, collaboration and becoming part of an ever growing community. We are so glad we were able to make it. We don't know where the Super Power Baby Project is going next, but we know that this award and event has opened our eyes and connected us with a world of opportunity to continue what was started in New Zealand: to celebrate diversity, give hope to families, change the language and help people to see the beauty in others. 
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2015 Outstanding Book of the Year for Independent Spirit
8 Comments
Olivia
28/5/2015 07:10:10 pm

Love, love, love! Thanks for sharing the story of the day!

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Rochelle Castle-Wilson link
28/5/2015 08:09:12 pm

What a fabulous journey your book has taken you both and all your supporters and contributors on. Its truly inspiration to read about back here in Godzone. Love your work!
Rochelle

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Ngaire Stewart
28/5/2015 09:55:43 pm

Thank you for sharing your amazing journey with us and for helping people to see these wonderful children for who they really are. Super kids with Super powers. Love your vision.

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Lyn
29/5/2015 05:28:57 am

i would like to say to you all that when I was in London last year my book arrived.I was so excited as I love this sort of book, reality, real people etc. I left my book in London and it has now been donated to a local primary school library and it has hardly been left alone.
I also thought about ringing Jeremy Kyle and suggesting that he has a look at the book cause he does a lovely programme from time to time about disabilities and I thought the book is worthy of his perusal.
Cheers and congrats

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Sam Callander
29/5/2015 05:32:45 am

Thanks Lyn. So great to here from you and to know that you book has been well loved. Great stuff.

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Kirsty Botherway
29/5/2015 06:26:30 am

I have goosebumps! I continue to be amazed at what Evie has inspired and the way she has led us towards an elightened vision and changed perception.

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Alison
29/5/2015 10:18:42 am

Congratulations, you deserve it. Finally gotten around to buying mine! I have been meaning to for ages. If there's one thing I want to encourage you to do it to make a Super Power Book for other countries/states! I know so may Super Power babies (being a speech pathologist) and I have told so many clients about your book and can't wait to share it with some of my super mums! Aaaand speaking of Super Mums...the Super families that love their super power babies could do with a book or at least a blog LOL!

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Sam Callander
29/5/2015 01:47:45 pm

Thank you so so much Alison. You're going to love the book :). Thanks for your passion and ideas too - super mums AND super dads need this encouragement, so we'll keep working to get the massage further a field. Thanks for joining the project by doing the same in you job and you corner of the world. :)

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