Awards

We Got A Starred Review from Kirkus Reviews!

We are excited to share that The Story of Neeps and Tattie receive a starred review from Kirkus Reviews! There is a full review of our book, which was featured in the Indie section of the January 2024 online Kirkus Reviews magazine, with the quote:

“A charming tale sure to pique kids’ interest in Scotland—and tortoises.“

For more than 87 years, Kirkus has been one of the most trusted and authoritative voices in book discovery. Kirkus Reviews covers more than 11,000 books published every year. Kirkus awards a star to roughly 10% of the books they receive.

To read the full review, visit www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/amy-johnson/the-story-of-neeps-and-tattie/.

Kirkus Reviews: Best 100 Indie Books of 2024

The Story of Neeps and Tattie is one of only eight children’s books named to Kirkus Reviews “Best 100 Indie Books of 2024.” Earlier this year, The Story of Needs and Tattie received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews, which since 1933, has been an industry-trusted source for honest and accessible reviews. For more information about Kirkus Reviews’ Best 100 Indie Books of 2024, visit https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-lists/best-indie-picture-books-2024

National Indie Excellence Award Finalist!

The Story of Neeps and Tattie is a National Indie Excellence Award Finalist! We are so excited to receive this prestigious award. When we began our book writing journey, Amy and I never knew where it would take us, but we are truly grateful to receive this level of recognition for our first children’s book!