first thoughts  Angela Lehman-Rios  

I can’t say I’ve ever changed diapers here at Richmond Parents Monthly, but I have stayed up late with it, taken it to Mommy-and-me events and emailed my relatives photos of it. The magazine, truly, is kind of like my children (though thankfully, not prone to spill juice).
 
That’s why I’m so happy to announce that Richmond Parents Monthly has been honored by Parenting Publications of America for our work.
 
PPA is a national association of more than 120 local parenting publications. Its annual contest recognizes excellence in writing and design. For the 2007 contest, PPA received 1,249 entries. Judging was coordinated by staff at the University of Missouri School of Journalism. Our awards are listed below.
 
In addition, I’m proud to say that the Virginia Press Association awarded our previous RPM KidSpin writer, Joe Cates, a first prize for critical writing in 2007. Whitney Lou continues the good work every month.
 
Of course, as much as you want your kid to get a good report card, in the long run, you’re more interested in his or her ability to find a fulfilling job. That’s where you come in, dear readers. You’re our employers, so to speak, and you hire us every time you pick up our magazine. Thanks for the job!
 

First place, Overall Writing
First place, Front Cover Original Illustration: Ryan Hooley, Denine D’Angelo
Second place, Personal Essay: Ania Swanson, “Oh, Friend of Mine”
Second place, Editor’s Note: Angela Lehman-Rios
Third place, Interview: Lisa Thalhimer, “The True Story of Boys Reading”
Third place, Table of Contents Design: Denine D’Angelo
 

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