Author Donna McDine grew up in Rockland County, New York and has lived in several different cities within the county, including Congers, Suffern, and now Tappan. While she was growing up, she had a desire to become a reporter one day, but for one reason or another, she did not explore the possibility of becoming a reporter. The Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters characters are based on the true events of Donna and her fraternal twin sister, Debbie. Powder Monkey is her second historical fiction book and the character of Tommy Kitt is purely fictional. The author describes her journey as a writer as exciting, educational, engaging, roller coaster-like, and eye-opening.
What readers are saying about McDine’s children’s books…
“the golden path is a story of compassion and courage. This book earns the Children’s Book Classics Seal of Approval, a designation reserved for books that meet the rigorous criteria set by the Children’s Book Classics Review Committee, a team comprised of individuals with experience in publishing, editing, writing, illustration and graphic design..” -Awards and reviews of literary classic books
“The fast action, unnerving immediacy, and vivid descriptions and illustrations make dust monkey an intense time travel experience for middle grade readers.” ~Reviewed by Midwest Book Review, Children’s Bookwatch, The Fiction Shelf
agony hockey…”it’s a great lesson learned for kids, really of all ages. I love the illustrations and the message.” ~ Debra Beck, Empowered Teens and Parents
“i enjoyed reading a grave of sand. Donna added to the charm of the story with each page as I got deeper into the story. As with any children’s book, illustrations can create an atmosphere that allows the story to jump off the page. Julie Hammond’s illustrations were a perfect collaboration. To this day, many of the books that I have read during my childhood are my favorite stories. I am happy to say that A Sandy Grave is now part of those treasured stories. I highly recommend this book for readers ages 8-12.” ~ La Isla Bonita Review, Amazon Reviewer
Dee and Deb head off to kindergarten Nervous first day… “Author Donna McDine has a delightful way of supporting children through life’s challenges and transitions. Her stories are realistic and feature likeable characters that children can easily relate to. With this book, she has eliminated ‘Kindergarten anxiety’ in a light and fun way: leaving children with smiles on their faces and a desire for new beginnings.” ~ Tina M. Games, Certified Creativity Coach and author of “Moonlight Diary: A Mother’s Path to Self-Discovery”
“Angel’s Forever Home… It is a great book for children and adults! The story line has great lessons within it and the artwork is beautiful. The underlying lesson of appreciating life is for everyone to enjoy.” ~ Shilamida Kupershteyn, best-selling author – 31 Days of Gratitude Create the Life You Want
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