Dino Manners

Holiday Gift Solution: Dino Manners Helps Anaheim Family Justice Center

The Anaheim Family Justice Center can't get enough of Dino Manners. Dino Manners publisher, Susan Finch is once again donating 40% of sales for hard copies of Dino Manners to anyone mentioning Anaheim Family Justice Center through December 12. 

Books will be shipped directly and wrapped in Dino Manners fashion - hand stamped paper, bookmark and envelope.

Buy your gifts today.  What a great solution that can be shipped directly to anyone on your list.  All books will be signed by the author and personalized, if you wish. 

How about buying a copy to donate to your child's class or library?  What about caregivers?  How about birthday solutions or holiday gift solution?

Don't wait, buy your copies today via PayPal or by sending a check for $18.50 for each copy + $3.50 for shipping.

You can always buy the soft back edition, but the 40% donation is for the hardback copy only.

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About the Anaheim Family Justice Center

The Anaheim Family Justice Center is a safe, confidential and friendly place where assistance is provided to Survivors of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault and Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse.

The Anaheim Family Justice Center works together to make a difference by restoring hope through the fierce dedication of trained advocates, on-site partner and support staff.

Anaheim: Children's Book Author Raises Funds for Anaheim Family Justice Center

Posted here: http://www.cehwiedel.com/blogs/redcountycalifornia/?p=10385

Susan Finch, the author of Dino Manners, a popular children’s book which teaches children to treat their friends with respect, will be joined by Anaheim Police Chief John Welter and Anaheim City Attorney Cristina Talley at the Anaheim Family Justice Center on Friday, March 5, from 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. The trio will share in the reading of the book, and offer words of advice and encouragement to all. The event is free to the public, with proceeds from the book sales benefitting the Anaheim Family Justice Center.

With the Help of Dino Manners, Kids Learn Safety Isn’t Only For the Birds

Author Susan Finch puckers up before Officer Byrd plants a kiss

They’ve been partners for 33 years, the turquoise-and-orange macaw and retired Los Angeles Police officer Michael Simonsen.

Chief John Welter answers a question about dinosaurs from Austin Finch

“He was the seventh animal at LAPD,” Simonsen told dozens of awe-struck children Friday at the Anaheim Family Justice Center. “His name isn’t James Bond; it’s James Byrd, and he’s not trained to shoot. He’s trained to poop.”

More than 50 children – some participants in APD’s Cops4Kids program – watched Officer Byrd’s every move as he rode a mini bicycle, picked up trash and looked both ways before he crossed the street.

Simonsen – and former Anaheim Web designer Susan M. Finch – visited the justice center to read from their children’s books, “The Adventures of Officer Byrd” and “Dino Manners.”

“It was so much fun to watch the children pick up important safety tips in such an entertaining way,” said Kerith Dilley, executive director of the AFJC Foundation.

Police Chief John Welter and City Attorney Cristina Talley read Dino Manners to the children. Afterward, Welter handed out gold APD badge stickers. And local McDonald’s owner Scott Frisbie donated refreshments.

“It’s nice to see the generosity of our community,” Dilley added, noting the authors offered 30-percent of book sales to AFJC. “And it’s always refreshing to watch young children interact with and build positive relationships with our police officers.”

Readers can buy Dino Manners until the end of March and a portion of the sale will benefit the foundation, Dilley said. “The book would be a great gift for the women and children in our survivor’s academy,” she said.

Kids enjoyed Officer Byrd's safety messages

Filed under: Community Programs, Family Justice Center | Tagged: LAPD, Los Angeles Police Department, Officer Byrd

Countdown to Anaheim Family Justice Center Event March 5!

Ten more days and I'll be in California with friends, family and new-found book fans! I can't wait to meet you all!  This is a whirlwind trip and list of events. Please join us for the Anaheim Family Justice Center Event. 30% of all sales of Dino Manners will be donated to help fund this worthwhile center.

The Anaheim Family Justice Center is a safe, confidential and friendly place where assistance is provided to Survivors of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault and Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse.

The Anaheim Family Justice Center works together to make a difference by restoring hope through the fierce dedication of trained advocates, on-site partner and support staff.

Officer Byrd to Perform at the Anaheim Family Justice Center

Susan Finch received a copy of, "The Adventures of Officer Byrd" when she was interviewing printers to print Dino Manners.  This was a sample sent to her by the same printer. Her children loved the book and the message of speaking up for yourself and for your friends.

  When the AFJC was putting together this event, Susan felt that it needed a bit more - one more author who understood the message of speaking up and giving children the courage to speak up for themselves and their friends.  She immediately thought of Officer Byrd.  The Anaheim Police Department and Susan contacted Officer Mike, the author. He couldn't say YES fast enough to participate in this event.

Speak Up for Friends, Speak Up for Yourself Details

Susan M Finch & Alison Seda will be reading Dino Manners and signing books and posters to raise money for The Anaheim Family Justice Center (www.afjc.org) is a one-stop center for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse and sexual assault.

Date:	Friday, March 5, 2010
Time:	4:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:	Downtown Anaheim, California
Street:	150 W. Vermont Avenue

 

Ways to Help the Anaheim Family Justice Center

• Come to the Dino Manners Event on March 5, 2010 between 4:00 and 7:30 p.m.
• Invite others to the Dino Manners event! Do you know anyone with kids or grand-kids? Neighbor? Friend? Invite them!
• Buy the book Dino Manners for yourself or someone you want to inspire! www.dinomanners.com
• Donate a Dino Manners book - buy one for one of our victims and give back to the Foundation!  Call us at 714.765.1618.
• Sponsor a client - Dino Manners book, Survivor’s Academy or Victim Assistance Fund at www.afjc.org
• Sponsor an event - Dino Manners, Brea Improv, Golf Tournament, Concerts Under the Stars, Annual Luncheon - either yourself or your company? Please call us at 714.765.1618!
• Make a contribution directly to the AFJC Foundation at www.afjc.org 
• Support your favorite cause through iGive at www.igive.com 
• Contribute grocery store gift cards for our victims.