Congratulations to Isle of Wight publisher, Beachy Books, who this week picked up their first ever award.
Jack and Boo’s Bucket of Treasures, was written, designed, illustrated and published by Island-based husband and wife team, Philip and Eleanor Bell.
It was their first children’s picture book and picked up an award on Wednesday in the Children’s category of the 2011 David St John Thomas (DSJT) Charitable Trust Self Publishing Award which is run in association with Writers’ News and Writing Magazine.
Award and cash prize for the Bells
A very proud (and rightly so) Philip Bell collected the award along with a cheque for £250 Mary Sumner House in London.
Philip said, “We were thrilled to have been nominated for this well respected award, and then to have finally won the children’s category has made all our hard work worthwhile. We are very grateful to the trust and it has really inspired us to keep self publishing!”
He also told us that DSJT Charity Founder and President of Writing Magazine, David St John Thomas, praised Jack and Boo’s Bucket of Treasures and said, as well as winning the Children’s Award, the book also came “highly commended” for overall Self Publisher of the Year from all categories, and said it was seriously considered for The Winner of Winners award.
Jack and Boo’s Bucket of Treasures
It follows the adventures of two children on a beach finding treasures washed ashore at low tide.
It also includes lots of real world nature images, a spotter guide and family beach ideas, which combine into fun, fact-filled fiction.
The book has a unique look and style, written in poetic prose with bright illustrations over real photographs. Illustrator, Eleanor Bell said, “We draw inspiration from our own family days out with our two creative children – the real Jack and Boo!”
Get your copy on the Island
Waterstones in Newport have the book in stock, so why not support and Island publishing company and grab your copy. A great present for young children!
