'The Fig Tree'...Coming soon!
'The Fig Tree' has finally, officially been announced! This one means a lot - not only is it highly personal, but it is also the story of...
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Costantia Manoli
- May 5
- 1 min
'Tomatoes...' is on SSYRA Jr's 2023-2024 list!
"The mission of the SSYRA Jr. program is to develop student interest in reading for pleasure by exposing them to a wide range of...
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Costantia Manoli
- Mar 27
- 1 min
'Tomatoes in My Lunchbox' Nominated for the Ezra Jack Keats Writer Award 2023!
The Ezra Jack Keats Award was created to "nurture illustrators and writers, early in their careers, who create extraordinary books that...
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Costantia Manoli
- Mar 8
- 1 min
'Tomatoes...' goes to Bologna!
Delighted to see that 'Tomatoes in My Lunchbox' made its way to the Bologna Children's Book Fair 2023! This is particularly special for...
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Costantia Manoli
- Feb 9
- 1 min
Costantia is one of 3 recipients of inaugural SCBWI Stephen Fraser Encouragement Award!
I am THRILLED to be among the inaugural recipients of the SCBWI Stephen Fraser Encouragement Fund Award. The Stephen Fraser Encouragement...
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Costantia Manoli
- Dec 11, 2022
- 1 min
'Tomatoes...' is a Bookstagang Best of 2022 - Future Classic!
Another WONDERFUL surprise with 'Tomatoes in My Lunchbox' being selected as a 'Bookstagang Best Book of 2022'! "The Bookstagang Picture...
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Costantia Manoli
- Dec 11, 2022
- 1 min
'Tomatoes in My Lunchbox' is a Kirkus Best Book of 2022!
I am utterly delighted that my debut 'Tomatoes in My Lunchbox' is a Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2022 AND in the category of Most...
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Costantia Manoli
- Aug 11, 2022
- 1 min
'Meet the Author' with Shelly Mack
Really enjoyed doing this 'Meet the Author' Q&A with Shelly Mack Click link below or on image and scroll the caption section to find out...
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Costantia Manoli
- Aug 11, 2022
- 1 min
Guest Blog Post: Layers and Language - Moving Beyond Autobiography and into the Universal
Was delighted to be featured on Beth Anderson's wonderful blog as a 'Mining for Heart' feature with a book giveaway too! Follow the link...
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Costantia Manoli
- Jul 23, 2022
- 1 min
'Tomatoes in My Lunchbox' selected for Rodney Lear's Recommended Summer Reading List 2022!
https://www.podcastone.com/sunday-morning-magazine-with-rodney-lear https://www.facebook.com/sundaymorningmagazinewithrodneylear/
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Costantia Manoli
- Jan 26, 2022
- 1 min
Author Interview
This interview with M. S Wordsmith was really fun to do! Click the link to discover my thoughts on all things writing and to see pictures...
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