There’s a new book coming soon & it’s on pre-order
Wishing Star’s latest title is out this January 14, 2025. Sparkle is a powerful new inclusive book that celebrates a child with dyslexia and dysgraphia who thinks outside the box!
CBC Interview
To say this is an absolute thrill as a Canadian is an understatement. The CBC is the quintessential Canadian broadcasting network and I can’t believe I had a chance to be on the show.
CTV Interview
In the last post, I mentioned that Big Dreams has already been on a sensational journey to some amazing places. One of those places was on CTV!
Big Dreams is Out!
Big Dreams was released in June. It is a feminist story that challenges gender norms while celebrating a little girl who plays football. It has received the most amazing feedback from readers and reviewers alike
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!