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JuJu The Good Voodoo by Michele Hirstius – Children’s Book Review & Giveaway

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Like so many families, children’s books have always had a special place in our families heart. Some of our family’s favorite traditions include specific children’s books. Being from the New Orleans area, our family is always looking for local children’s books that help give us some small any kind of cultural identity. My children & I recently read “JuJu the Good Voodoo” by Michelle Hirtus.

We let me almost 8 year old son begin our new book adventure that introduced us the character JuJu. Since JuJu is from the Louisiana Bayou, my children were interested to see what local references were used within the book. The book illustration was very welcoming & inviting to my children. Illustrations is done in crayon & ink and instantly allowed JuJu came to Life!

Although the book is about a small voodoo doll (which is apart of New Orleans heritage) JuJu is not like other voodoo dolls. She spreads good deads and is excited to share her good fortune on others. My 12 year old daughter started to imagine what kind of adventures JuJu may go on next. “Will she be in the city or country next Mom?”, she asked. I told her I’m wan’t sure. We will have to wait and see !

Book Summery:
Down in da bayou we find a voodoo doll named JuJu. JuJu is no ordinary doll, she happens to be the one Marie has been looking for. This very special doll comes alive with a “good deeds” spell. This is the first of many adventures to come!

My children & I enjoyed JuJu the Good Voodoo and look forward to seeing what’s going to be in store for JuJu in the next book. She short children’s book kept my children’s attention (even at ages 8 & 12) & was lighthearted and genuine.

About the Author Michele Hirstius
Michelle Hirstius is a self-taught artist. Born in 1972 and raised in New Orleans, LA. Michelle took to art as soon as she was able to hold a pencil. Throughout her childhood, Michelle developed an appreciation for her majestic surroundings. She is an imaginative, creative artist and writer. After high school, Michelle’s life took a different direction and went through many struggles since Katrina. Michelle believes things happen for a reason, obstacles and hardship can be turned into blessings if you keep believing and drive forward……. several years later the passion was reborn. This has brought Michelle back to her roots and pull to New Orleans. She’s always been a NOLA girl through and through! Michelle picked up a pencil yet again and doodled an adorable voodoo doll and Juju was born! She felt something special and need to tell her story and have Juju spread her “good deeds” to all.

Want to win your own copy of JuJu the Good Voodoo by Michele Hirstius?

Giveaway details: Giveaway will end 8/20/12 at 11:59 p.m. Available for U.S residents only. Winner will be chosen via Random.Org and must notify me of shipping address within 48 hours of initial giveaway winner email sent by myself. All entries will be verified before winner is notified.

Mandatory Entry:

What was your favorite children’s book that touched your heart as a child & even today?

Additional Entries:
1. Like JuJu the Good Voodoo on Facebook. Comment below letting me know you did so.

2. Follow Juju on Twitter for more information on upcoming book tours and new book releases. Comment below & let me know you did so.

3.Go to www.jujuthegoodvoodoo.com and find out more information on JuJu and the author Michele Hirstius. Comment below & let me know you did so.

4. Share this giveaway and any other giveaway on ANY social media site. Comment below and let me know which social media site & the link of where you sent information on. You can get 1 extra entry PER social media site Per Day!! Tons of extra entries.

Good Luck!!

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  4. Went to the website. I am glad that Michelle came back after Katrina and went back into the arts and Northshore. Can’t wait to read the book to my girls!

  14. Per the website, the author does signing at the mandeville trailhead every Saturday.

  38. favorite book as a child as still one of my favorite “The Giving Tree” by Silver stein

  41. My favorite children’s book was Artie the Smartie. It was a book from the 1950’s that was my father’s. I have great memories of him reading it to me and making different voices for all of the characters. Years after my father passed at a very young age from cancer, my grandmother found the book in an old box of things, and wrapped it up for me for Christmas. I was so happy when I opened it, I cried! Now I can share this book with my son the way his “Pop-pop” would have shared it with him if he was still with us! :)

    Thanks for the giveaway!!

  47. I checked out the website and think the story idea is really cute. I also think it is great and a sign of a strong person to overcome and move on after things like Katrina.

  49. My favorite book as a child and I still have this book today as an adult, is a red book entitled Merry-Go-Round. It contains rhymes and short stories. I carried it everywhere with me and so all the people so important to me growing up got to read it to me. It is truly a prized possession and today I read it to my nieces.

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