Award-Winning Michigan Author Releases Second Book, Will Donate Portion of Proceeds to Leader Dogs

March 24, 2011 - PRLog -- Author Anthony M.T. Majewski and his canine co-writer, "Max," are giving back while barking up educational information – they will donate a portion of the proceeds from their new book, “Dogs Work Too! From Max’s Point of View,” to Leader Dogs for the Blind, a non-profit organization that provides working dogs to people who are visually impaired or blind to enhance their mobility, independence and quality of life.

“Dogs Work Too! From Max’s Point of View” once again follows the “adventures” of six-year old yellow English Labrador Retriever, Max, educating adults and children about how working dogs at Leader Dogs for the Blind “have everyday responsibilities, just like humans,” Majewski says.

“Educating children through the experience of animals, especially dogs participating in others’ lives on a daily basis, connects to kids’ own lives,” says Majewski. “From a dog’s perspective, kids can understand the value of compassion, friendship, and hard work – and what it means to ‘give back,” Majewski adds.

Also partnered with the publishing company, Read How You Want, “Dogs Work Too!” is available in large print, Braille, daisy print, EBook formats, allowing individuals with learning difficulties to benefit from varied formats.

"Leader Dogs for the Blind would like to thank Anthony Majewski and Max for their ongoing support of our organization" adds Susan M. Daniels, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer for Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Majewski and Max’s first book,"Dogs Move Too! From Max's Point of View" was named a winner in the children’s category at the 2009 Beach Book Festival, received runner up awards in the children’s category at the 2009 New York and San Francisco Book Festivals, and three category finalist awards at the 2009 Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

For more information, including news, events, a contact page to ask Max questions, a place for children to tell their own stories or post their own pets pictures, and to order products, visit http://www.readwithmax.com.

For more information about Leader Dogs for the Blind, or to make a donation to Maxs Fundraising page, please visit http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/anthony-majewski-1/... or call direct (248) 651-9011.


ANTHONY M.T. MAJEWSKI
Born in Detroit, Mich., Majewski grew up in a family that relocated around the country for nearly eleven years, but finally calls Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich. his home once again. Inspired by his many moving experiences, along with his English Labrador Retriever, Maximus, Majewski wrote the award-winning children's book, "Dogs Move Too! From Max's Point of View" in 2009, plus the "Color with Max Activity and Coloring Book” in 2010. Majewski and his wife, Julie, intend to continue adding stories of Maximus and their other family pets, including their Basset Hound, Wrigley, in the "Read with Max” children's book series (http;//www.readwithmax.com).

Majewski earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Western Michigan University and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing from Walsh College.

LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND
Founded by three Detroiters in 1939, Leader Dogs for the Blind provides guide dogs to people who are blind or visually impaired to enhance their mobility, independence and quality of life. The organization has trained over 14,000 clients in 39 countries to use a Leader Dog and each year, over 270 students attend a 26-day residential training program to be paired with a guide dog. Services are provided free of charge, including room and board, and travel to and from the campus in Rochester Hills, Mich. for students living in North America.

Leader Dogs for the Blind also offers programs that enhance a person’s independence and quality of life in other ways, including orientation and mobility training, GPS training, and seminars for Orientation and Mobility professionals. Currently, Leader Dog is the only facility in the Western Hemisphere to teach deaf-blind students to work with a guide dog.

Leader Dog is recognized as a “Best In America” Charity by the Independent Charities of America (ICA). For more information and/or to donate, please visit http://www.leaderdog.org.

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