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Author interviews with Gabby Olczak, president of the INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD.
Announced every spring, IPA recognizes the best independent press books globally.
independentPressAward.com
In the fall, the NYC Big Book Award, nycBigBookAward.com, takes book submissions from all publishers and authors, including those published by the Big 5 publishing houses, and awards the best books and audiobooks in over 100 categories.
To find out more, visit the websites, or email gabby@independentpressaward.com
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GAB TALKS with Etty Burk, author of Aaron the Different - A Story of Courage, Belonging, and Acceptance
A 2024 Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite recipient
This uplifting and beautifully illustrated story is a catalyst for important discussions with children and adults about respect, kindness, and acceptance. We all possess unique skills and talents and have the power to make real positive change. Author Etty Burk, an organizational psychologist who works with teams and organizations, delivers a powerful lesson for people of all ages about diversity and inclusion in Aaron's story. We can all help people feel they are safe, welcome, and truly belong. -
GAB TALKS with Michael Dow, publisher of the Nurse Florence Series
Michael Dow updates us on his ambitious publishing program.
2024 Independent Press Award:
The Nurse Florence® book series provides quality medical information for children.Dow says by introducing young kids to correct terminology and science concepts, we can increase our children’s health literacy level and even prepare them for courses and jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. -
GAB TALKS with Barbara Lane, author of Broken Water
Barbara Lane speaks with the GAB TALKS about 11 sisters who navigated through a childhood filled with abuse, neglect, and separation in the foster care system.
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GAB TALKS with Elaine Bapis, author of Valter ...
Bapis shares her five plus years collaboration with Valter, on this beautifully illustrated coffee-table book, wonderful historical context and prose, and includes over 50 recipes.
Bapis collaboration with Valter involved "typing" while he talks, paying close attention, and keeping his animated voice alive throughout the pages of this book. She has combined her training in cultural history with her culinary background, growing up in a "farm-to-table" family when gardening and cooking were simply ways of life. -
NYC Big Book Award: GAB TALKS with Kori Reed, author of MEN-IN-THE-MIDDLE: Conversations to Gain Momentum with Gender Equity's Silent Majority
INCLUSION IN THE OFFICE“Well researched and written, Reed’s work is a ‘call to arms’ for males trying to make sense of the #MeToo movement. Bravo!”—William Carmichael, PhD, MBA,Corporate Training Leader“Packed with quality interviews, quotes, and Reed’s real-life experience, making this book come to life. In addition, the chapter questions and change management application make it a driver of positive change for gender equity.”—Theresa Nordstrom, SPHR, Founder andChief Talent Officer, Talent Company Inc.Nicholas said a conversation about gender equity without men did not meet the criteria for inclusion. Blake said equity is essential and will happen when we acknowledge that men face challenges too.In Men-in-the-Middle, author Kori Reed interviews men across corporate America about gender equity in the workplace. This is a topic men can influence, as they hold nearly 75 percent of C-suite positions, but they don’t talk about it at the office. As it turns out, men have a lot to say! They are aware of the issues and the impacts and, at the same time, unsure of what to do. This uncertainty renders Men-in-the-Middle, even though they may be supporters, on the silent sidelines of gender equity.Combining interviews with insights from secondary research, Reed seeks to provide a framework to understand this “silent majority” and shine the light on new perspectives and topics that often go undiscussed.Men-in-the-Middle: Conversations to Gain Momentum with Gender Equity’s Silent Majority invites men and women to cultivate conversations by providing an orientation on perspective-taking and laying a foundation to move gender equity forward in a new inclusive way.
See more at https://www.independentpressaward.com/thegabtalks/men-in-the-middle%3A-conversations-to-gain-momentum-with-gender-equity's-silent-majority , or www.theGABTALKS.com -
NYC Big Book Award: GAB TALKS with Terence Ang, author of Emerging From the Dark: Stroke...The Untold Stories
“Emerging From the Dark: Stroke...The Untold Stories,” by Terence Ang, is a collection of illustrated stories of people in all stages of stroke recovery. Ang, who himself has experienced a stroke, highlights post-stroke life in an interesting, unique, and powerful way. A stroke survivor himself, Ang’s right hand no longer functions like it used to, and using it is painful and agonizing. This is his second published book, and it is filled with illustrations that he drew himself. However, Ang has shown tremendous courage, grit, and determination in rebuilding his life.
What can you gain after losing so much?
INTERVIEW
PLEASE NOTE: The author has aphasia, a disorder that affects speech as a result of stroke. We have outlined his audio and video responses immediately after Gabby's question, but his full written response is included at
https://www.independentpressaward.com/thegabtalks/emerging-from-the-dark...the-untold-stories
There are different types of aphasia, which can affect individuals to varying degrees in their ability to speak, write, and understand both spoken and written language.
Terence: Hi Gabby, thanks for having me.
Gabby: Terence, thank you so much for joining us today! Before we talk about your book, "Emerging from the Dark: Stroke…The Untold Stories," can you please share with our listeners your story, beginning with that fateful day in August 2020?
Terence (Audio/Video):
- That day in August was a turning point in my life
- I had a stroke
- And ended up in the hospital for the first time in my life
- I couldn’t talk and nobody could understand me
- It was a dark time
- I felt hopeless
- But I was determined to redefine my life
- And I ended up writing about my journey
- To prove that stroke was just a chapter in my story
- And not the entire book
Gabby: Your debut book, “A Cry in the Dark” was launched in June 2022. It eloquently detailed your journey from victim to survivor. You were subsequently asked by the WORLD STROKE ORGANIZATION to speak at the 14th World Stroke Congress 2022 in Singapore. What inspired you to write and illustrate Emerging from the Dark: Stroke…The Untold Stories?
Terence (Audio/Video):
- I was angry and frustrated in the first year of my stroke
- So I channelled my feelings into writing “A Cry in the Dark”
- Many stroke survivors reached out to me after that
- Which inspired me to write the next book
- And share the stories of other stroke survivors
- I wanted to pay tribute to the strength and courage of
- those who have walked the same Journey
Gabby: “Emerging from the Dark: Stroke…The Untold Stories” is incredibly inspirational. The narratives you've included from both survivors and caregivers are filled with hope, determination and resilience. However, some of the narratives and illustrations are also dark and disconcerting. Why was it important to share this side of recovery?
Terence (Audio/Video):
I wanted to be honest.
So that someone - who has not
experienced stroke would - learn about our struggles
Each stroke survivor’s experience is unique
Some may find their recovery more manageable
While others face greater obstacles
Through open conversation, I hope people can understand the journeys of stroke survivors
And learn more about our unseen struggles
Gabby: What is the biggest misconception about strokes?
Terence (Audio/Video):
- Many people think that stroke only happens to older people
- I used to think that too,
- Being relatively young and healthy
- But, the truth is,
- stroke can happen to anyone, at any time.
- Even teenagers and young adults can also get it.
- So it’s important to learn more about the condition
See the full transcript of the audio/video portion here:
https://www.independentpressaward.com/thegabtalks/emerging-from-the-dark...the-untold-stories
as well as Terence Ang's full written responses.
To learn more, please vi