Author Artist Brenda Fleming holds up her book with the New Mexico Arizona Book Award Sticker. Courtesy photo
The award sticker on the cover of Short Front Legs: Observations of the Human Species from a Tired Mother, Courtesy photo
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Local author and Artist Brenda Fleming has won a 2024 New Mexico Arizona Book Award in the parenting and family category with her book, Short Front Legs: Observations of the Human Species from a Tired Mother.
New Mexico Arizona Book Awards has the mission to uncover the best in Arizona and New Mexico. This year marks the 18th year of the program, and this year they received around 1000 books. Every book is judged by at least three judges.
“It’s an honor to be recognized. I didn’t think anyone would read this book,” Fleming said. “But I love that this book brought other people joy. I’m glad other people are having fun reading it because I had a lot of fun writing it!”
Through 196 pages of anecdotes and comics, this book puts human habits on trial through the lens of parenting. The book description reads, “This coming-of-(middle!)-age story asks why evolution favors us humans–especially with all the unnecessary human-things we do: from crazy ambition, insisting on perfect holidays, to owning pets and crazy beauty standards. Filled with comics and anecdotes, this lighthearted book looks at those born, bred, and buttered in today’s society: typical homosapiens trying to let go of their own childhoods while becoming parents themselves.”
Highly rated on Amazon, reviews include: “I felt uplifted, validated, and I just giggled throughout. And I adore the whole cast of characters.” “Relatable content that will make readers laugh, cry, and reach for their coffee cups. The quirky illustrations and real-life anecdotes offer a quick escape for busy parents who need some encouragement to make it through the challenge of raising human beings!” “Best book I’ve read in years! Inspirational, honest, sweet and funny, couldn’t put it down! Makes you feel good to be human.”
The book also includes thoughtful prompts and questions for book clubs. The book is sold locally, and is available on Amazon as hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and Audible book formats.
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