Rocky author is Mom's Choice

Leigh Cunningham is making a name for herself as a children’s author.

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THERE'S no better tick of approval for a children's book than that of a mother.

Leigh K Cunningham has received just that, taking home silver medals at the 2010 Mom's Choice Awards for her first two children's books, The Glass Table and its sequel Shards.

The now Singapore-based author grew up in Rockhampton and based some of the fictional characters and places in her books around memories from her childhood.

Leigh was excited to pick up the awards that are judged on design, educational value, entertainment value, originality and appeal.

“The Mom's Choice Awards was an important win,” says Ms Cunningham. “It sums up everything I would want to say about my books with regard to content and positive messages for children.”

The judging panel is known for being especially interested in products that help families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually; are morally sound and promote good will; are inspirational and uplifting.

The Glass Table has also been named on two Amazon.com bestseller lists and in the top 10 bestsellers for Times bookstores (both children's fiction).

Though she has an obvious knack for children's books, Leigh has starting writing for adults with two new titles, Rain and Being Anti-Social due for release in 2011.

The third book in the Glass Table series is also under way.