AWARDS AND REVIEWS

Awards

The Communicator Awards' 2005 Crystal Award of Excellence

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

2004 PRism Award, Rochester, New York Chapter
2004 PRism Best of Show Award, Rochester, New York Chapter

Reviews

Writer's Digest : "[On a scale of 1 to 5 ... a 5.] Boulder Amusement Park is a unique story, which is told through great pictures, a clean design, and professional layout. Hanks writes in such friendly and conservative tones, she seems to be speaking directly to readers. This keeps their interest throughout the story."

Maine Antique Digest: "Hanks writes that it was important to her 'to accurately document this spectacular creation and the family's incredible story.' She has succeeded admirably." (April 2004)

Carousel News & Trader: "Finally the story is revealed . . .. This is a tale not only of a carousel, but also of an immigrant family with dreams of success, and the impact of two World Wars on the family and the amusement industry. Through interviews with the principals, the collectors who currently own several of the menagerie figures and the lead horse, and numerous historians, the author brings this story to life. It is the story of her own childhood carousel, a story written with the same kind of loving attention to detail that makes Emilie Morrot Bourgard's designs so special." (March 2004)

Tim O'Brien, on his last day, after 18 years as Senior Editor, Amusement Business/Billboard:
"What a wonderful book this is! Read it in one sitting. I loved it! . . . Boulder Amusement Park: The Biography of a Carrousel is one of the most creative, out of the box books ever written about the outdoor amusement business industry. Part world history, part family genealogy, part amusement park and carousel history, this book is an entertaining as well as informative read." (December 30, 2003)