Groundbreaking Literacy Tool Wins Top Honor in Educational Publishing

Groundbreaking Literacy Tool Wins Top Honor in Educational Publishing

Defined Mind's Vocabulary Accelerator01 Receives the Association of Educational Publishing's 2006 Golden Lamp Award

WASHINGTON, June 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Defined Mind, Inc. (http://www.defmind.com/), a visionary producer of multi-media literacy and test prep tools, was awarded academic publishing's highest honor, the Association of Educational Publishers' Golden Lamp Award, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Washington, DC during the AEP's Annual Awards Banquet & Gala on Friday, June 9, 2006.

The company's Vocabulary Accelerator01 ("VA01") was recognized by the AEP for its student-friendly, success-oriented approach to vocabulary and literacy education. Chosen over more than 1300 other candidates, VA01 includes a CD of real but articulate songs by independent bands, which correspond to a workbook that exercises students' knowledge of SAT and ACT words encompassed within the songs' lyrics. As each song's chapter progresses, students encounter the same words in different contexts, offering multiple opportunities to build their confidence and literacy skills. Playing to students' love of music and capitalizing upon its mnemonic advantages, VA01 was created by certified education professionals and accomplished musicians. An affordable and effective literacy development tool, the book is also geared for students who are preparing for the SAT, ACT and TOEFL exams.

Keith London, Publisher of Defined Mind, Inc. and one of VA01's authors remarked, "I cannot thank the AEP enough for this tribute, and it means the world to us to have earned their respect. VA01 has a growing following because it is an academically certified test prep and literacy tool that resonates with students while encouraging their success; it is a distinct honor to have this work so valued by the institution that sets the standards for excellence in educational publishing."

About Defined Mind

Defined Mind, Inc. (http://www.defmind.com/) was created to encourage students of all abilities to succeed. Leveraging their passion for music, Defined Mind creates literacy tools that are relevant to students' interests and harness the ability of music to strengthen their minds. Included in the Educational Testing Service's selection of Reading & Writing Resources, Vocabulary Accelerator01 ('VA01") is used by The Department of Education's Federal TRIO Programs, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District, The Police Athletic League, Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions, and other respected schools and community organizations around the country. VA01 is recommended by The New York Times, MTV, The Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, Edutopia/The George Lucas Foundation, Kaplan Test Prep, Columbia University's Teacher's College, The Association of Educational Publishers, The International Reading Association, The Partnership for After-School Education, Writers' Notes Magazine, Metro New York, NextStep Magazine, and USA Weekend. VA01 also placed among the top finishers in the 2006 Writer's Notes Awards and 2006 The Independent Publisher's Awards.

About The Association of Educational Publishers

The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP), founded in 1895, is a national, nonprofit association devoted to serving and advancing the supplemental educational publishing industry. Its membership represents the many facets of the educational publishing community including publishers, service providers, nonprofit associations, schools, researchers, and freelance contributors. With the rapid growth of new educational technologies, AEP members are at the forefront of delivering progressive, educational products and services that address individual learning needs and differences. Please visit http://www.edpress.org/ for more information.

For more information, please contact:

Keith London, Publisher
Defined Mind, Inc.
212-925-5138

Source: Defined Mind, Inc.

CONTACT: Keith London, Publisher of Defined Mind, Inc., +1-212-925-5138

Web site: http://www.defmind.com/

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