Barefoot Books
 Current Barefoot Books logo. | |
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Nancy Traversy and Tessa Strickland[1] |
| Country of origin |  United Kingdom |
| Headquarters location |  United States |
| Distribution | self-distributed (North America) Littlehampton Book Services (Europe) Peribo (Australia)[2] |
| Fiction genres | Children's literature |
| Official website | http://www.barefootbooks.com/ |
Barefoot Books is a multilevel marketing distributor and publisher of children's books based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.[3][4]
The company began as a home business in 1992 and was founded in England by Nancy Traversy[4] and Tessa Strickland.[1] However, today it operates out of its sole office from Cambridge, United States, having closed its UK and US retail outlets, as well as its publishing office in Oxford, England in December 2015. Barefoot Books are sold via several outlets, including through the company's "Barefoot Books Ambassador" program. Ambassadors are individuals who sell Barefoot Books products through home parties, community, and school events. Barefoot Books is a registered member of the Direct Selling Association.[5] On June 11, 2015, the company abruptly announced it was closing its UK and Europe Ambassador Programmes.[6]
A number of books published by the company come with "watch and sing along" CDs. Notable voice performers who have recorded sing-alongs for Barefoot Books are Fred Penner and SteveSongs. Besides books, the company also sells story & music CDs, puzzles, puppets and other educational toys.
Awards
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- Golden Globe 2009
- The Adventures of Odysseus
- NAPPA Gold Award, 2006
- The Animal Boogie
- Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award, 2001
- Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, 2003
- Society of School Librarians International Honor Book, 2001
- Arthur of Albion
- Gold Medal Winner, Moonbeam Awards, 2008
- Gold Winner, NAPPA, 2008
- The Barefoot Book of Children
- Gold Medal Winner, Moonbeam Awards, 2016
- Brain Child Award Winner, Tillywig Toy & Media Awards, 2016
- The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems
- NAPPA Gold Award, 2006
- Silver Medal Winner, Moonbeam Awards, 2008
- The Barefoot Book of Dance
- Children's Picture Book Silver Award, Independent Publisher Book Awards, 2011[7][failed verification]
- The Barefoot Book of Faeries
- Amazing Toy Award, BabyZone.com, 2002 – 2003
- BookSense 76 Children’s Pick, Winter 2002
- The Barefoot Book of Fairy Tales
- Book of the Year Award Silver Medal Winner ForeWord Magazine, 2005
- The Barefoot Book of Knights
- Book of the Year Award Bronze Medal Winner ForeWord Magazine, 2003
- The Barefoot Book of Pirates
- Book of the Year Award Bronze Medal Winner ForeWord Magazine, 1999
- The Barefoot Book of Princesses
- Up, Up, Up
- Notable Books for Children, Smithsonian Magazine, 1999
- Bear at Home
- Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, 2001
- The Boy Who Grew Flowers
- Book of the Year Award finalist, ForeWord Magazine, 2005
- Elephant Dance
- NAPRA Nautilus Award Finalist, 2005
- Elusive Moose
- Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, 2007
- The Faerie’s Gift
- Junior Library Guild Selection, 2003
- Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award, 2004
- Storytelling World Award, 2004
References
- ^ a b Buchanan, Leigh (2006-11-01). "How I Did It: Nancy Traversy, Founder and CEO, Barefoot Books". Inc.com. Archived from the original on 2013-08-20. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Trade, international and rights inquiries
- ^ "Toy Directory Monthly". Archived from the original on 2006-12-31. Retrieved 2006-09-16.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Barefoot Books opens new flagship store in Concord". Boston.com. NY Times Co. 2010-06-03. Retrieved 2013-08-20.
- ^ Direct Selling Association
- ^ [1]
- ^ Just Children's Books
