Local Author Receives National Recognition for Fifth Children's Book

PALM COAST, Fla. - Sept. 6, 2024 - PRLog -- The Annual 2024 Florida Authors and Publishers Association President's Book Awards has recognized Harry and the Hurricane by Dr. Robert A. Ernst, a Palm Coast resident. He is  a winner of two FAPA President's gold medals in the categories of Middle Grades Fiction and Children's Chapter Book. This prestigious national award is open to books published between 2023 and 2024. The judges for this national competition are librarians, educators, and publishing professionals.

Harry and the Hurricane, is the fifth book in the Dr. Bob's Tales series of children's chapter books with illustrations, published by Discoveries Publishing, LLC. "It was inspiring how everyone pitched in to help save the Town Hall, to aid the visitors from Florida and to deal with the hurricane. The book underscores the importance of friendship, teamwork and ingenuity to succeed in any quest," said author Dr. Robert "Bob" Ernst. "It's a great honor for Harry and the Hurricane to be considered one of the top books in these categories in the U.S. - I just love to delight children as well as adults with great stories and relatable characters ," added Dr. Bob.

"The FAPA President's Book Award exists to promote excellence in the publishing industry and is proud to be a champion of authors and publishers," said Robert Jacobs, President of FAPA. "This year's winners truly embody the excellence this award was created to celebrate. Their works are representative of creative storytelling, bold concepts, and innovative ideas which make the President's Book Awards so well respected by librarians and those in the publishing industry. We salute all of our winners for their fine work," added Jacobs.

Dr. Bob Ernst has written a total of five  books, four of them,  Harry and the Hooligans, Harry Saves Wreck, Harry and the Kidnappers and now, Harry and the Hurricane  have won FAPA President's Medals. He started his writing career just seven years ago after a long career as an orthodontist, and at 85 years old, is working on his sixth  book.

Discover the magic of Dr. Bob's book series and embark on an unforgettable journey. For more information and a link to purchase the books on Amazon, visit Dr. Bob's Tales website http://www.drbobstales.com.