Author-artist Brenda Fleming holds up a book with a New Mexico-Arizona Book Award sticker on it. Provided photo
Award sticker on cover of Short Front Legs: Observations of the Human Species from a Tired Mother, provided photo
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Local author and artist Brenda Fleming has won the 2024 New Mexico-Arizona Book Award in the parenting and family category for her book “Short Front Legs: A Weary Mother’s View of Humanity.”
The New Mexico-Arizona Book Awards is on a mission to discover the best books from Arizona and New Mexico. Approximately 1,000 books were submitted to this project, which is in its 18th year. All books are judged by at least three judges.
“I’m honored to be recognized. I never thought anyone would read this book,” Fleming said. “But I’m so happy that this book brought joy to other people. I had so much fun writing it, so I hope others enjoy reading it too!”
Through 196 pages of anecdotes and comics, this book examines human habits through the lens of parenting. The book’s description says: “This coming-of-age (middle-age!) story asks why evolution has favored us humans, especially when it comes to crazy ambition, insistence on the perfect holiday, keeping pets, and crazy human behavior. Questions about the unnecessary human behavior we engage in. ” Beauty Standards. Filled with comics and anecdotes, this light-hearted book is aimed at those born, raised, and buttered in today’s society, typical Homo sapiens who are trying to let go of their childhood while becoming parents themselves. Focused. ”
It’s highly rated on Amazon, with reviews like: And I love all the characters. “Relatable content that will make readers laugh, cry, and reach for their coffee cups. Whimsical illustrations and real-life anecdotes will help busy parents who need encouragement to navigate the challenges of raising human beings. “The best book I’ve read in years! Touching, honest, sweet and funny, I couldn’t put it down! It made me feel good about being human.” Masu.”
The book also includes thoughtful suggestions and questions for book clubs. The book is sold nationally and is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and Audible book formats.
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