The Catskill Chronicle

The Mom’s Choice Awards Names “The Indigo Wizard’s Awakening Tales” Among Best in Family-Friendly Media Products

LIVINGSTON MANOR, NY (November 22, 2011) – The Mom’s Choice Awards has named the audio book, “The Indigo Wizard’s Awakening Tales,” among the best in family-friendly media, products and services for 2011.

Livingston Manor-based composer Ann Krupski created the original orchestral score and produced this two-CD audio book.  Kazzrie Jaxen, jazz pianist and singer, a resident of Callicoon, is featured as the reader of the tales. Dana Duke, of Big Twig Studio in Roscoe, was the sound engineer and co-producer.  The audio book is based on a manuscript by Paula Matthew, CSJ, of Windsor, NY.

“We are thrilled that The Indigo Wizard’s Awakening Tales audio book was judged by a panel of experts and consumers to be one of the best in audio products,” said composer and producer, Ann Krupski.  “The Mom’s Choice Award validates the value of these wonderful Tales and honors our creative collaboration.”

“The Indigo Wizard’s Awakening Tales,” allegories for children ages 5 through 12, are set in a magical Glen where gentle, talking animals and a very kind and wise wizard experience many adventures together. Along the way, they learn respect – for self, others and the environment – as well as empathy, kindness and the value of cooperation

The Indigo Wizard’s Awakening Tales audio book is available at: Duke Pottery, Roscoe; Morgan Outdoors and The Wildlife Gift Shop, Livingston Manor; Handmade and More, New Paltz; and through Amazon.com.

For more information about the Mom’s Choice Awards program, visit Mom’s Choice Awards.com. For more information about “The Indigo Wizard’s Awakening Tales,” visit www.annkrupski.com.