The Maman Dion Foundation, Founded By Celine Dion's Mother, Chooses Children's Book Author, Dr Nicole, As One Of Top 10 Quebec Women

    WILMINGTON, NC, September 03, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Multi-award winning Canadian children's book author Dr. Nicole has been chosen as one of Quebec's Top 10 Women by the Maman Dion Foundation to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Foundation. The Maman Dion Foundation is an educational foundation that provides support to underprivileged children in the form of clothing, eyewear and school supplies. The founder of the organization is Therese Tanguay-Dion, known as Maman Dion, a television personality and the mother of Celine Dion.

In the traditions of Walt Disney and Dr. Seuss, Dr. Nicole breathes life into inanimate objects and wildly entertaining characters that engage children in powerful ways. Through parent/child interaction, her works develop a love for reading while helping children develop the most important skill of all - critical thinking. If a child can master the art of critical thinking, nearly everything else falls into place. Sadly, critical thinking is not always taught to young children.

"For three years my editor and I have given children's books to Celine Dion's mother," Dr. Nicole stated. "We support Maman Dion's Foundation to help poor children be well prepared to go to school and I am very proud to support Maman Dion's mission. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of her Foundation, she will honored 10 women from Quebec who dedicate their lives to helping children and their families. When I was informed that Maman Dion invited me as one of the top 10 Quebec women, I was very happy. It gives me a boost to continue my children's book author career and to help me do my best to influence their lives in a positive manner."

Dr. Nicole's books have won numerous awards. 'Parents For Sale', was a Bronze Medal winner in the 2015 Reader's Favorite International Book Awards Contest in the Children - Animals category. Other awards include 2015 Purple Dragonfly Books Award: Chapters Book: Honorable Mention; 2015 New York Book Festival: Children's Book: Honorable Mention and the 2015 Hollywood Book Festival: Children's Book: Honorable Mention. 'Parents For Sale' is Story Monster Approved, and has received a 5 Star rating from Readers' Favorite. In addition to the Mom's Choice Award and silver medal to the 2016 Classic Literary Book Award in the educational book category, 'Strike At Charles' Farm /Greve a la ferme de Charles' received the 2016 Children Picture Books Fiction Silver Medal at the Global Ebook Award, was named a runner-up in the 2015 Animals, Animals, Animals Book Awards and received an Honorable Mention; 2015 New England Book Festival. 'Are You Eating My Lunch?/Manges-tu mon lunch?' , Classic Literary Book Award Gold Medal and recipient of the first best picture book at the Classic Literary Book Award, has also received the 2016 Children Picture Books Fiction Bronze Medal at the Global Ebook Award, three 5 Star reviews from Readers' Favorite and took a Mom's Choice Silver Award. Dr Nicole was named as a winner in the "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Book Awards" for 2015.

An event celebration the 10th Anniversary will be held Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at the main event pavilion complex of Baie de Beauport. Other honorees include Marie-Claude Barrette, Louise Brissette, Lise Dion, Valerie Doran, Genevieve Marcon, Marie-France Poulin, Kalia Ruffo, Louise Tremblay D'Essiambre and Ruth Vachon.

Dr. Nicole will also be in attendance at the 2016 Literary Classics Annual Book Awards Event to be held on the weekend of October 15, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Dr. Nicole is entered in the 2016 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading Book Awards'. '50 Great Writers' focuses on the story of the author, rather than on a particular book. Members of the public can read her entry and vote at The Authors Show site at http://www.theauthorsshow.com.

"My intentions regarding being an author are to inspire children to read, to set their imaginations free and to encourage good decision-making regarding health, safety and moral responsibility. Writing children's books is a way for me to give back and be a positive source to the community. I have dedicated my life to changing the world one reader at a time."

Dr. Nicole has sold over 150,000 books in her career. She is highly regarded for her work with children's books and a health guide for families. Her goals are to create in children a love for reading and to create interaction and engagement.

Dr. Nicole's books have received high praise from reviewers. In regards to 'Are You Eating My Lunch?/Manges-tu mon lunch?', Grady Harp stated, "This is another little winner from Dr. Nicole - combining learning with entertainment. Such a fine style of writing she has established - making the reader want more. Highly recommended." In a review for 'Strike At Charles' Farm/Greve a la ferme de Charles'', Harp said, "Not only does Nicole write a fine story with an excellent moral, but she also adds questions about farm animals at the end for children ( and adults) ) to learn whether they remember the facts of the story. Highly recommended book - whether you wish to read it in English or French."

No-charge copies of any of her books are available for University teachers, journalists and members of the media who provide email, website, mail address and phone number.

Dr. Nicole is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below. Journalists who wish to receive a copy of the books for review or might wish to schedule an interview can email [email protected]. All of her works are available on Amazon, AuthorHouse, and other quality book retailers. A featured article entitled, 'Critical Thinking: How To Teach Critical Thinking To My Child', other articles, and more information about Dr. Nicole and her work is available at her website at http://www.DrNicolebook.com.

Dr. Nicole Audet holds a Master degree in medical education. She is a professional writer and an engaging speaker. She has worked in Clinical Practice (emergency, family doctor office, University of Montreal affiliated teacher) and has been the Editor in Chief of the French medical magazine 'Le Medecin du Quebec'. She has presented at many international, national and provincial medical congresses and has managed medical teaching clinics, medical magazines and medical research in computer science. Her books received many international and national awards.

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