Sheri Fink Receives Gold Medal In Readers Favorite International Book Awards

Online, November 26, 2012 (Newswire.com) - Children's author Sheri Fink received the Gold Medal Award in the 2012 Readers Favorite International Book Award Contest for her outstanding work with her first children's book, The Little Rose. The awards ceremony took place on Saturday, November 17, 2012 as part of the Miami Book Fair International, America's largest national book fair.

Sheri's award-winning and best-selling book, The Little Rose, inspires children to embrace who they are and to believe in themselves despite their circumstances or the criticism of others. The book's themes include empowerment, authenticity, self-esteem, and the power to overcome bullying.

"I'm thrilled that the story of The Little Rose is touching the hearts of children worldwide," says Sheri. "I'm honored to accept this prestigious award."

"This is a beautiful story illustrating how people, adults and children alike, respond to those around them and their environments," writes Readers Favorite. "This book will be appreciated by people of all ages as it is a timeless lesson that is beautifully illustrated both verbally and visually."

The hardcover edition of The Little Rose retails for $24.95 and is available for purchase online at TheLittleRoseBook.com, Amazon.com, and select children's boutiques throughout North America. The book is also available in Kindle, Nook, and iTunes formats.

About the Author and Illustrator:

Sheri Fink is a #1 best-selling, award-winning children's author, creator of "The Whimsical World of Sheri Fink" children's brand, and an international speaker. Sheri writes books that inspire and delight children while planting seeds of self-esteem. Her first book, The Little Rose, has been a #1 best-seller on Amazon for over 60 weeks and became the #1 Top-Rated Children's eBook on Amazon. Her second inspirational children's book, The Little Gnome, was published in March 2012 and immediately became a #1 best-seller. Her third book, Exploring the Garden with the Little Rose, debuted in October 2012 and became an instant best-seller on Amazon. Her next book, The Little Firefly, will be published in March 2013.

Mary Erikson Washam is a freelance illustrator living in Dallas, Texas. Her first children's book, Spencer's Silly Space Adventure, was a collaborative custom-made book with proceeds donated to children with cancer. Her second, The Little Rose, has become an international success.