Dear Readers,
I am elated and incredibly honored to share that my story, JINPA AND THE DUST CLOUD DOG, has been chosen as the 2022 winner of the Kate Dopirak Craft and Community Award!
In late January, with no expectations, I entered a story in the Kate Dopirak Craft & Community Award contest. The award is offered in celebration of Kate Dopirak, an amazing picture book author. Two days ago, I received an email from the Kate Dopirak Award Committee congratulating me. I had won the award for my picture book manuscript JINPA AND THE DUST CLOUD DOG, a story that is truly dear to me! From the bottom of my heart, thank you judges. I also want to express my sincere gratitude to the family of Kate Dopirak for seeing value in my story. Kate’s books are so lovely, and I encourage everyone to look for them.
Lauri Fortino's Frog On A (B)Log 
Congratulations!
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Thanks so much!
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Congratulations!!!!!
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Thank you, Robin!
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YAY! I’m so happy for you and glad you finally got to share your news! That must have been the longest two days of your life! 🙂
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Thanks, Searra! And yes, it was a long two days. 🙂
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Congratulations! That is fabulous news, I’m so happy for you!
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Thanks so much!
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Congratulations, Lauri! That’s awesome, and well deserved. I’m very happy for you!
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Thank you!
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How wonderful, Lauri! Congratulations! I am so happy for you!!!
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Thank you, Susanna!
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P.S. Love the title!
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Congratulations on winning the Kate Dopriak award and best wishes for an eventful SCBWI Summer Conference experience. Your title is intriguing!
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Thank you so much!
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Sending you heartfelt congratulations! I can’t wait to read your book.
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Thank you, Laura!
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Huge congratulations!
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Thanks so much, Danielle!
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Congratulations Lauri! That’s so awesome!!! What a wonderful accomplishment 🤗❤️!
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Thank you, Sue! So glad you stopped by my blog! 🙂
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What wonderful news! Congratulations, Lauri!
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Thanks so much, Carol!
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It is awesome that you won. I am an artist and I love and enjoy my work but to have it recognized is a dream! I am so happy for you. Thanks, you for sharing this and encouraging us to shar our work.
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Thank you, Mireya! I’m sure your art will be recognized one day!
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Congratulations, Lauri! What a wonderful post. When do we get to read it?
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Thank you, Laura! I hope the story gets published and then everyone can read it! 🤞
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This is so wonderful!
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Thanks so much, David!
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Congratulations, Lauri! I’m so happy for you. I hope your manuscript is published. I look forward to reading it.
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Thank you, Maria! ❤️
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