Selected Book Awards
The Kid’s Guide to Social Action
- “Bookseller’s Choice,” Assn. of Booksellers for Children
- “Children’s Book of Distinction,” Hungry Mind Review
- “Reading Magic Award,” Parenting Magazine
- “Best of the Best for Children,” American Library Assn
- “Excellence in Educational Journalism,” Educational Press Assn. of America
- “Best Books for the Teen Age,” New York Public Library
- MBA Award – Best innovative book – Midwest Independent Pub. Assn.
Kids With Courage
- ALA /YALSA “Recommended Book for Reluctant Readers”
- “Editor’s Choice,” Hungry Mind Review
- CCBC Choice,” Cooperative Children’s Book Center
The Kid’s Guide to Service Projects
- “Best Books for the Teen Age,” New York Public Library
- “Notable Children’s Trade Book in Social Studies,” Children’s Book Council
- “National Parenting Center’s Seal of Approval
What Do You Stand For? For Teens
- ALA / YALSA “Quick Pick”
- “Best Books for the Teen Age,” New York Public Library
- “Honor Award,” National Parenting Publications (NAPPA)
- Parent Council® selection
- “Read America!” selection
What Do You Stand For? For Kids
- “Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media Award”
- “Read America!” selection
- Parent Council® selection
The Survival Guide for Teachers of Gifted Kids
- Legacy Book Award, finalist
The Teen Guide to Global Action
- The Skipping Stones Honor Award
- YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults (American Library Association)
Teaching and Community Personal Awards
- “Professional Best Leadership Award,” Learning Magazine, top five teachers in nation
- “Women Who Make a Difference,” Family Circle
- “Thanks to Teachers,” State & National recognition
- “Master Planter for Utah,” American Forests
- “Recognition Award for Outstanding Teaching,” Utah Association for Gifted Children
- “Distinguished Alumnus Award,” University of Utah”
- 100 Notable Utah Women, Past and Present,” American Association of University Women of Utah
- “Light of Learning Award,” Utah State Board of Education
- “Excellence in Education,” Deseret News
Students’ Projects Awards and Recognitions
Barbara and her students have received nine national awards, including:
- U.S. President’s Youth Environment Award
- Future Problem Solving—Community Problem Solving—state and national winners
- Busch Pledge & A Promise Award
- Take Pride in America
- Renew America Award
- JCPenney Golden Rule Award
- Amway Salutes
And have been featured in over 30 national magazines and newspapers, including:
- President & Mrs. George Bush
- United Nations
- Learning Magazine
- Congressional Record (3 times)
- National Wildlife
- USA Today
- Educational Leadership
- Scholastic
- Newsweek
- New York Times Magazine
- Chicago Sunday Times
- The Wall Street Journal
- Ralph Nader (25 syndicated columns)
- NEA Today
- Family Circle
- CBS This Morning
- CBS Dan Rather Evening News
- CBS World News
- CNN “Newsroom”
- CNN News – radio
- Sierra Magazine
- Working Mother Magazine
- Time Magazine
- Social Education
- Special Reports
- Weekly Reader
- Ladies Home Journal
- The Education Digest
- “Living Well,” (80 radio stations)
And have won 30 local and state awards for Jackson Elementary School Gifted and Talented Education projects, including:
- Utah Associated Garden Clubs
- The UPHA – Surety Life Insurance Company Youth Award
- Utah State Division of Environmental Health Recognition Award
- Salt Lake City’s Community Development Program Recognition
- Governor’s Take Pride in Utah Award