Luca Lashes in the News
12/18/11
Luca Lashes Electronic Press Kit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPfLUZpAv9o
5/9/12
Inspired by Savannah
Guest Post: Helpful Parenting Tips For New Experiences by Nicole and Damir Fonovich
http://www.inspiredbysavannah.com/2012/05/guest-post-helpful-parenting-tips-for.html
5/8/12
motherhood moment
Fun Freetime: Luca Lashes
http://motherhood-moment.blogspot.com/2012/05/fun-freetime-luca-lashes.html
5/12/12
Power of Connection with Balance and Spiritual Awareness – Ella Speaks – Blog Talk Radio
5/19/12
Dominique/s Desk
Luca Lashes and His First Trip to the Dentist
5/31/12
SheKnows’ Parenting
Tablets for tots: Lazy parenting?
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/961225/tablets-for-toddlers
5/31/12
Second Bookshelf on the Right
Review : Luca Lashes The Brown Eyed Boy With the Magic Eyelashes by Nicole and Damir Fonovich
http://secondbookshelf.blogspot.com/2012/05/review-luca-lashes-brown-eyed-boy-with.html?spref=bl
6/1/12
Cary Plunkett
Book Review:Luca Learns to Brush His Teeth
http://caryplunkett.snappages.com/blog/2012/06/01/book-review-luca-learns-to-brush-his-teeth
6/18/12
Blog Talk Radio
A Conversation with authors Nicole & Damir Fonovich
6/25/12
SheKnows’ Parenting
Make a Splash with Baby
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/963118/make-swim-time-fun-for-baby
6/27/12
Skinnymom
Parenting Tips for Kids’ New Experiences
http://www.skinnymom.com/2012/06/27/parenting-tips-for-kids-new-experiences/
7/10/12
WGN-TV (CW/Tribune Company Morning News)
http://broadcast.burrellesluce.com/downloads/112012/WGN_07-10-2012_1100.avi
7/31/12
Lessons Learned – Blog Talk Radio
8/3/12
Adoption Stories Online Radio by 4healinghearts – Blog Talk Radio
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/4healinghearts/2012/05/15/luca-lashes
8/13/12 I’m a full-time mummy
iPad App Review – Luca Lashes and his First Swimming Lesson
8/23/12
Donna’s World
5 Tips to preempt a first haircut meltdown
http://donna444444.blogspot.com/2012/08/5-tips-to-preempt-first-haircut-meltdown.html
8/27/12
Modern Days Moms
Haircut Tips
http://moderndaymoms.com/first-haircut-tips-for-avoiding-a-meltdown/
8/27/12
Adventures of the Alpha Wife
Luca Lashes: Calming Fears Through a Multilingual eBook
http://alphawifeadventures.com/2012/08/luca-lashes-fears-ebook-multilingual/
8/27/12
Adventures of the Alpha Wife
Raising a Multilingual Baby
http://alphawifeadventures.com/2012/08/raise-a-bi-lingual-child-fonovich/
10/19/12
Motherhood moment
Giveaway: Luca Lashes and His First Haircut
http://motherhood-moment.blogspot.com/2012/10/giveaway-luca-lashes-and-his-first.html
11/1/12
Tracy’s Nook – Dr. Visit
http://tracysnook.com/2012/11/luca-lashes-visits-the-doctor-by-nicole-and-damir-fonovich/
11/14/12
SheKnows Parenting – Quoted in
http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/977571/gadgets-for-high-tech-kids
11/29/12
Leslie Lindsay Live, Love, Write: The Art & Craft of Writing
Guest post and giveaway
http://leslielindsay.com/2012/11/29/in-my-brain-today-guest-post-and-give-a-way-lucas-lashes/=
1/2/13
Hott Books
Review – Luca Lashes Visits the Doctor
http://www.hottbooks.com/2013/01/02/review-luca-lashes-visits-the-doctor/
1/11/13
“mommy rachelle” Doctor Visit Review
http://www.mommyrachelle.com/2013/01/netgalley-review-luca-lashes-visits-the-doctor/
1/19/13 – Author A.R. Silverberry hosts blog for Parenting Tips for New Parents
http://www.arsilverberry.com/parenting-tips-for-new-experiences
http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/publishing/1367420400.htm
1/25/13
Smart Mom Picks – Helping Children Tackle New Challenges
http://www.smartmompicks.com/helping-children-tackle-new-challenges/
2/27/12
Raychelle Writes – The Writer’s Block Interviews: Damir Fonovich
http://raychelle-writes.blogspot.com/2012/02/writers-block-interviews-damir-fonovich.html
2/26/13
Talking New Media
http://www.talkingnewmedia.blogspot.com/2013/02/5-things-to-know-when-self-publishing.html
Language Stars
http://www.languagestars.com/program-overview/products/global-gifts-and-multilingual.html
3/14/13
Enchanting Children’s Book Review – Visit the Doctor
http://enchantingchildrensbookreviews.blogspot.com/2013/03/luca-lashes-visits-doctor.html
6/6/13
Vocalo on WBEZ 89.5 Chicago Public Radio Interview
https://soundcloud.com/vocalo/wise-woman-nicole-fonovich-of
6/2013
Cynopsis Honorable Mention Award for both our eBook and App Series
http://www.cynopsis.com/events/kids-awards/
June 2013
Expert Beacon
http://expertbeacon.com/experts/nicole-fonovich/#.UdcsiBZnS-J
June 2013
Top 10 Free Android Apps – Brown –Eyed Boy!
http://top-kids-apps.com/Top-10-Android-games-for-kids-June-2013.html
7/4/2013
Toddler Trails
http://www.toddlertrails.com/category/book-review/
7/10/13
Teachers with Apps – Series mention
http://teacherswithapps.com/want-your-kids-to-overcome-their-fears-theres-an-app-for-that/
7/11/13 – Marika Flatt Travel writer – Travel tips
http://publishing.about.com/od/BookAuthorBasics/a/Self-publishing-Childrens-Ebooks.htm
Mentioned without linking –
http://preschooler.thebump.com/books-toddlers-encourage-cognitive-development-4057.html
Book 8 press release coverage
KEH website – http://kehcomm.com/news/211-lucalashes-book8
eSchool News – http://www.eschoolnews.com/2013/07/18/ebookapp-turns-childs-first-hospital-visit-into-an-enlightening-experience/
Education Dive – http://www.educationdive.com/press-release/20130718-ebookapp-turns-childs-first-hospital-visit-into-an-enlightening-experienc/
The Toy Book Online – http://toybook.com/luca-lashes-ebook-helps-alleviate-childrens-hospital-fears/
District Administration – http://www.districtadministration.com/news/ebookapp-turns-child’s-first-hospital-visit-enlightening-experience
July 25, 2013
Sonoran Living LIVE ABC 15
July 26th, 2013
Arizona Midday TV Interview – NBC Channel 12
http://www.azcentral.com/video/2568163761001
8/6/13
The Morning Scramble, KAZT-TV (CH 7/Cable 13)
Activities release
KEH Communications – Press Release Activities Page
http://www.kehcomm.com/news/222-activites4kids
eSchool News – http://www.eschoolnews.com/2013/08/13/luca-lashes-website-offers-downloadable-activity-sheets-for-young-children/
Education Dive – http://www.educationdive.com/news/luca-lashes-website-offers-downloadable-activity-sheets-for-young-children/160857/
The Tennessee Board of Regents – http://tbrelearning.org/aggregator/ftc.gov/os/2011/09/www.facebook.com/www.apple.com/www.facebook.com/edtech.mansfieldisd.org/www.averusa.com/www.averusa.com/www.apple.com/ipad/www.evernote.com/www.schools.utah.gov/CURR/science/OER.aspx?page=3
Center for Digital Education – http://www.centerdigitaled.com/news/industry/
The Bloom Report – http://www.thebloomreport.com/frameset_report.html
The Toy Book Online – http://toybook.com/20296/
8/14/13
The Wonder of Tech – Luca Lashes – Helping Children Face Fearsome Firsts
http://www.wonderoftech.com/luca-lashes/
8/16/13
PR by the Book
http://www.prbythebook.com/blogging-for-authors-3-tips-for-getting-started/
8/16/13
Children’s Technology – Luca Lashes Visits the Doctor
http://childrenstech.com/blog/archives/12453
8/23/13
The Children’s Book Review
Partnering with Technology in your Child’s Education
9/5/13
Our 7th book, Luca Lashes and his Trip to the Nursing Home, was awarded the “2013 Preferred Choice Award” from Creative Child Magazine!
9/8/13
6th book in the Series, Luca Lashes Visits the Doctor, was awarded HONORS from National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) 2013
9/14/13
Jersey Family Fun reviewed Book 1, Book 3, and mentioned Activity Sheets.
http://www.jerseyfamilyfun.com/luca-lashes-ebook-review/
9/18/13
Motherhood Moment
http://motherhood-moment.blogspot.com/2013/09/parenting-pointers-children-visiting.html
9/20/13
Leslie Lindsay Live, Love, Write : The Art of Craft of Writing – BK8
http://leslielindsay.com/2013/10/01/the-teacher-is-talking-lucas-lashes/
9/24/13
Graphic just awarded from Dr. Toy’s Guide for Luca Lashes Visits the Doctor for Best Picks 2013
9/25/13
Dr. Toy Online listed Book 6 as a “Best Picks of 2013”
9/27/13
Debbie Jean’s Blog – Dr. Visit
http://spanglishbaby.com/finds/two-multilingual-luca-pestanas-apps-kids/
9/30/13
eSchool News named app 1 “App of the Week”
eSchool News Online – http://www.eschoolnews.com/2013/09/30/app-week-luca-lashes/?
eSchool News e-newsletter – http://www.eschoolnews.com/e/esnTW/esntw093013.htm
10/1/13
Library Media Connection featured Book 1 in “Hot Stuff Announcement.” Coverage occurred in print issue, so a link is not available.
10/9/13
Contest press release coverage
KEH website – http://kehcomm.com/news/251-lucalashescontest
eSchool News – http://www.eschoolnews.com/2013/10/09/luca-lashes-announces-raising-multilingual-children-one-language-household-contest/
The Bloom Report – http://www.thebloomreport.com/frameset_report.html
Education Dive – http://www.educationdive.com/press-release/20131009-luca-lashes-announces-raising-multilingual-children-in-a-one-language-hous-1/
Jersey Family Fun Twitter – https://twitter.com/jerseyfamilyfun
Jersey Family Fun Facebook – - https://www.facebook.com/JerseyFamilyFun
Tennessee Board of Regents – http://tbrelearning.org/aggregator/ftc.gov/os/2011/09/www.facebook.com/www.apple.com/www.averusa.com/edtech.mansfieldisd.org/www.facebook.com/fundingfactory?page=9
10/14/13
Toy Book Online –
http://toybook.com/luca-lashes-announces-new-contest/
10/15/13
Spanglish Baby
http://spanglishbaby.com/finds/two-multilingual-luca-pestanas-apps-kids/
10/18/13
District Administration –
10/18/13
Da Daily
http://www.districtadministration.com/node/18437/templatemerge/5267
10/17/13
It’s Peach Keen Blog did a Dental Hygiene Awareness Month post and mentioned app 2 and app 3 –
http://www.itspeachykeen.com/2013/10/celebrate-dental-hygiene-month-with.html
10/23/13
Digital Book World
10/30/13
Dentistry IQ Online did a Dental Hygiene Awareness Month post and mentioned app 2 and app 3
http://www.dentistryiq.com/articles/2013/10/luca-lashes-dental-themed-mobile-apps-for-kids.html
10/30/13
Gaga’s Corner – Dr. Visit Review
http://habrewer23.wordpress.com/2013/10/28/lucas-lashes-visits-the-doctor-by-lucas-lashes-llc/
11/1/13
iPhone Mom (app 2 and app 3 review)
http://www.theiphonemom.com/friday-findings-144/
11/12/13
Language Magazine digital and print issue (contest coverage) -http://languagemagazine.com/online/Nov13/
11/26/13
San Diego Family Magazine -
http://www.sandiegofamily.com/for-the-kids/kid-tested-toy-review
12/1/13
It’s Peachy Keen (Contest post)
http://itspeachykeen.com/2013/12/luca-lashes-contest.html
12/16/13 – Interview with Blog Talk Radio’s Cyrus Webb, Midday Conversations
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive
1/2/14
The Toy Book Online – Book 9 release coverage
http://toybook.com/ninth-luca-lashes-book-helps-kids-conquer-fear-of-flying/
1/2/14 – Library Media Connection – Book 8 was featured in “Hot Stuff Announcement.” Coverage appeared in print issue and online link isn’t available.
1/9/14
SyndicatedNews – Blog Talk Radio
Fear of Firsts
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/syndicatednews/2014/01/09/luca-lashesfear-of-firsts
1/7/14
iPhone Mom (app 8 review)
http://www.theiphonemom.com/ten-for-tuesday-63/
1/16/14
‘lil Burghers – BK8
http://lilburghers.com/luca-lashes-visits-mommy-in-the-hospital/
1/19/14
Tillywig Awards (app 8 won)
http://www.tillywig.com/award-winners/ – mobile
1/24/14
About.com Mommy in the Hospital
http://ibdcrohns.about.com/od/mentalhealth/fl/Luca-Lashes-Visits-Mommy-in-the-Hospital.htm
2/1/14
Jersey Family Fun (app 8 review)
http://www.jerseyfamilyfun.com/luca-lashes-visits-mommy-hospital-review/
2/1/14
Education.com (app 5 review)
http://www.education.com/app-review/luca-lashes-swimming-lesson-review/
2/3/14
Creating Childhood Memories One Day at a Time – Author Feature
http://www.creatingchildhoodmemories.com/2014/02/author-feature-damir-fonovich.html
2/4/14
Just 10 More Minutes (book 6, 7, 8 review, activity sheets were mentioned too)
http://just10moreminutes.blogspot.com/2014/02/luca-lashes-books-review.html
2/9/14 – Mom’s Choice Awards
App 3 – http://store.momschoiceawards.com/index.php?entry_id=3010
App 6 – http://store.momschoiceawards.com/index.php?entry_id=3008
App 7 file://localhost/- http/::store.momschoiceawards.com:index.php%3Fentry_id=3009
2/12/14 –
3 Boys and a Dog (app 8 review)
http://3boysandadog.com/2014/02/luca-lashes-ebook-review-minnie-rella-dvd-review-nyc/
2/13/14
National Children’s Health Examiner – Oral Health for kids
http://www.examiner.com/article/teach-kids-oral-health-with-interactive-apps
2/17/14 –
The Toy Book’s digital and print issue (Book 7 mention)
http://www.toybook.com/TOY_2-14.html
2/18/14 –
iHeartThisApp Facebook page (app 8 giveaway)
https://www.facebook.com/iHeartThisApp
2/26/14
Living Green with Baby – BK9 Review
2/28/14-
edtech digest online and e-newsletter
http://edtechdigest.wordpress.com/2014/02/28/connected-reading/
3/4/14 –
Parents’ Choice Award (BK8 Winner)
http://www.parents-choice.org/product.cfm?product_id=32435&StepNum=1&award=aw
3/4/14
About.com article about Nursing Home Tips
http://assistedliving.about.com/od/caringforclients/fl/Tips-for-Children-Visiting-Nursing-Homes.htm
3/10/14
Scholastic Parent & Child Magazine (Print and Online)
3/26/14 – Building Blocks Magazine (Print and Online) PDF is currently available, link will be added.
4/6/14
Smart Apps For Kids Online
http://www.smartappsforkids.com/2014/04/autism-awareness-month-april-7th.html
4/7/14
Smart Apps for Kids Instagram
http://instagram.com/p/mejNZ5MSBJ/
4/7/14
Smart Apps for Kids Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/smartappsforkids
4/7/14 –
Smart Apps for Kids Google +
https://plus.google.com/+SmartappsforkidsPlus/posts
4/7/14 –
Smart Apps for Kids LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-apps-for-kids
4/9/14 –
Time to Play Magazine Online
http://www.timetoplaymag.com/product/9453/luca-lashes/luca-lashes/
4/16/14 –
Adventures of a Frugal Mom
http://adventuresfrugalmom.com/2014/04/time-first-swimming-lesson-four-tips-diving.html/
4/16/14 Expert Beacon
http://expertbeacon.com/how-keep-your-toddler-occupied-and-happy-airplane/#.U2GIyF5pH_X
4/17/14
Nancy’s Famolari’s Author Spotlight
http://nancyfamolari.blogspot.com/2014/04/a-good-book-for-young-children-taking.html
4/24/14 –
SmartAppsForKids
4/25/14 –
Building Blocks Magazine’s March ’14 issue
http://issuu.com/jewishpress.com/docs/bb_mar_2014/5?e=8021184/7353378
4/29/14 –
The National Parenting Center Online
http://the-parenting-center.com/luca-lashes-visits-mommy-in-the-hospital/
4/30/14
Good Living Magazine Winter 2014 Issue (Page 13)
http://publicationhub.com/publication/?i=195962
5/2/14
Readers’ Favorite
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/31916
5/8/14
Readers’ Favorite
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/31911
5/9/14
Book App Alliance
http://www.bookappalliance.com/making-multilingual-apps-is-it-worth-it/
5/13/14
The Bloom Report Online
http://www.thebloomreport.com/frameset_report.html
5/13/14
EdNET Insights Online
5/13/14
Education Dive Online
5/13/14
Education Talk Radio Online
http://edutalkradio.wordpress.com/
5/15/14
Readers’ Favorite
https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/31915
5/15/14
eSchool News Online
5/16/14
Center for Education Technology Online
http://www.centerdigitaled.com/news/industry/
5/16/14 KFNX 1100 Talk Radio
Audio CD & Commercial on Dropbox located under: Luca Lashes Series, PR & Marketing Stuff, Engligh Marketing Stuff, KFNX 1100 folder, locate both Audio CD and 30 sec wav commercial
5/23/14
Flattlands Travel Blog
Kids Ready to Travel: What you Need Before Hitting the Road
http://flattlandsblog.com/kids-ready-to-travel-what-you-need-before-hitting-the-road/
5/23/14
babyMaternity Retailer Online
http://www.babymaternityretailer.com/news/article/luca-lashes-adds-more-interactivity/
5/27/14
BAA Video Profile: Nicole Fonovich
http://www.bookappalliance.com/baa-video-profile-nicole-fonovich/
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Click here for an interview with the authors
Online Interviews:
allbooksreviewinternational.blogspot.com 7/1/13
Toddler Trails 7/4/2013
RADIO Interviews:
Vocalo interview 06/06/2013
Nicole Fonovich of Luca Lashes shares her lessons by Lessons Learned in Family on 7/31/12
A Conversation with Nicole & Damir Fonovich by Who You Calling Old / Blog Talk Radio Interview on 6/18/12
Listen to Luca Lashes Blog Talk Radio Interview recorded on 5/14/12
Articles & Guest Blog Posts Published:
2/26/13
Nicole Fonovich on Language Stars
Nicole Fonovich on Language Stars
5 Things to Know When Self Publishing
Guest Post for A.R. Silverberry on Parenting Tips For New Experiences 1/19/13
http://specials.about.com/service/newsletters/publishing/1367420400.htm 1/19/13
Quoted in "4 Ways to Tech Your Child" article on www.SheKnows.com on 12/4/12
Contributed to article Books for Toddlers to Encourage Cognitive Development for The Bump on 10/17/12
7 Steps to Introduce Your Child to a New Language Guest Post for Adventures of Alpha Wife on 8/27/12
5 Steps to Preempt First Haircut Meltdown for Donna’s World on 8/23/12
Article written on Raising a Multilingual Baby published on http://www.Parenthood.com 7/29/12
Article written for NY Metro Parents on Seven Tips Parents can use to Raise a Multilingual Child on 7/24/12
Make Swim Time Fun for Baby article posted on www.SheKnows.com on 6/25/12
Tablets for tots: Lazy parenting? article written for www.SheKnows.com on 5/31/12
Guest Post for Inspired by Savannah on Helpful Parenting Tips 5/9/12
Fun Freetime: Luca Lashes Guest Blog on Motherhood Moment on 5/8/12
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