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Big Dreams is a feminist story for any child who refuses to sit on the sidelines! It is the book I wish I had as a girl growing up so I would have known it was possible to pursue dreams in male-dominated sports and spaces.
Masterpiece Selected as one of the Top 100 Indie Books of 2023
In the Dec.15 issue of Kirkus Magazine, Masterpiece was included on the list of their picks for the Top 100 Indie Books of 2023.
Reader’s Favorite Gold Award
Masterpiece just became a recipient of the prestigious Readers’ Favorite Gold Award in the picture book category!
Agent Deal
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I just signed with an agent who specializes in foreign rights!
Masterpiece appeared in Publishers’ Weekly
Masterpiece appeared in Book Life, the Indie Section of Publishers’ Weekly in a recent edition!
Kirkus Reviews Magazine
Masterpiece was selected for and featured in the June 15th edition of Kirkus Reviews Magazine! This is an incredible honour as very few indie books are selected for the magazine.
Mom’s Choice Awards® Gold Recipient
Masterpiece just became a recipient of the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award. The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families and educators.
Kirkus Star!
Masterpiece just became a critically-acclaimed book, receiving a prestigious Kirkus Star! This is one of the highest honours to receive in the book industry and recognizes books of exceptional merit. Only 2% of ALL indie books receive a Kirkus Star!
Global Masterpiece Day!
Inspired by the book, Masterpiece by Alexandra Hoffman, Masterpiece Day is a day to celebrate neurodivergent and autistic thinkers. It is a day to honour our differences and inspire inclusion. Sign up to be part of the first-ever Global Masterpiece Day!
Masterpiece was recently featured in the Edmonton Journal!
Masterpiece by Alexandra Hoffman was recently featured in an article in the Bookmarks column in The Edmonton Journal!
Early Learning Books just released!
The My First series just launched! This series includes educationally-sound books filled with realistic artwork and photographs.
Some Kids is Out!
Some Kids is the first non-fiction release from Wishing Star. Some Kids is a realistic children's picture book that celebrates the diversity and the lives of children around the world.
Masterpiece is a Top 3 Finalist for BOOK OF THE YEAR!
🎉 Wow! Masterpiece officially placed as a Top 3 Finalist for BOOK OF THE YEAR through The Golden Wizard Book Awards!
Masterpiece just placed as a top 3 finalist for The 2022 Females of Fiction!
Masterpiece is a top 3 finalist for the 2022 Females in Fiction Award for illustrations!
Masterpiece is an award-winning book!
It was just announced that Masterpiece won The Golden Wizard Book Prize!
Masterpiece is on the way here!
I’m so happy to share that printing is complete and Masterpiece is on the way to Canada. This beautiful book is one step closer to launching!
Masterpiece received a 5-Star Review from the Readers’ Favorite Award!
Masterpiece has been nominated for the Readers’ Favorite 2023 award for children’s picture books and was selected as a 5-Star book!
Author Visit!
Over read-in week, Alexandra was invited to a public school in Edmonton to read to over 100 grade 1 and 2 students.
Masterpiece is in the final stages of Printing!
To everyone who pre-ordered signed hardcover copies of Masterpiece, I’m so happy to announce that printing is in the final stages!