If any of you know “Luna” at the Shedd Aquarium, then you can understand why I’m so, SO excited about my latest book deal for a story based on her story. If you haven’t yet met Luna, I encourage you to take a gander at the Shedd Aquarium website for a journey into adorableness. Here’s… Read more »
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2015 ALSC Book & Media Award Winners
Wondering what to read next? I’d start here! Congratulations to all the wonderful winners! John Newbery Medal The Crossover written by Kwame Alexander and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Newbery Honor Books El Deafo by Cece Bell, illustrated by Cece Bell and published by Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS. Brown Girl Dreaming written by… Read more »
Board Book Giveaway – ALL THROUGH MY TOWN!
ALL THROUGH MY TOWN is making its board book appearance on February 17th. But why wait? I’m giving away 5 copies on Goodreads. So stop on over and enter. It’s SO easy! Here’s the link: https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/123966-all-through-my-town
Tuesdays for Teachers: TOO PICKLEY! Yucky and Yummy Plates!
I’m so excited about my new blog topic – TUESDAYS FOR TEACHERS! I’ll be saving my Tuesday blog spots to highlight fun ideas for using my books in the classroom. Some activities will come from my fabulous Curriculum Guides (which were created by award-winning teachers!) and others will come from activities I’ve used and experiences… Read more »
ALL THROUGH MY TOWN wins the Dutch Silver Pencil Award!
Yesterday I received a fabulous package from Bloomsbury – lovely prizes from the Netherlands. ALL THROUGH MY TOWN won the Dutch Silver Pencil Award – otherwise known as the Zilveren Griffel! Doesn’t that have a wonderful ring to it? And yes – over to the left – that’s a gorgeous silver pencil with my book… Read more »
Hooting About My 2-Book Deal!
Hoot! I’m beyond excited about my latest book deal.From Publishers Weekly. “Virginia Duncan at Greenwillow has acquired two picture books by Too Purpley! author Jean Reidy; the stories feature Specs, a not-so-clear-sighted young owl who explores the world with his friends. Book one is scheduled to release in summer 2016; Erin Murphy at Erin Murphy… Read more »
Autographed copies of my books available ONLINE through the Tattered Cover!
Great News! The fabulous Tattered Cover Bookstore has agreed to stock autographed copies of all my books. So now, you can order autographed copies online and have them shipped directly to your home. It’s easy. Here’s how: 1. Head to the Tattered Cover website at http://www.tatteredcover.com/ and search for my books. 2. Add the desired… Read more »
Colorado Gives to Reach Out and Read!
Dear Friends, As I’m sure you know, today is Colorado Gives Day. No doubt you are receiving many emails and appeals from worthy charitable organizations throughout our great state. I hope you’ll indulge me as I ask you to join me in supporting Reach Out and Read Colorado today. Reach Out and Read Colorado… Read more »
Upcoming Appearances and Autographed Books for the Holidays!
Autographed books make special gifts for the little readers on your list. And just in time for the holidays, I have some upcoming appearances and book signings. 11/2/13 Books and Brews at Farr Regional Library in Greeley, CO 6:30 – 7:30 PM 11/14/13 Tattered Cover Bookfair benefiting St. Mary’s of Littleton School. All are welcome!… Read more »
Available this month from Scholastic Book Clubs!
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