September 22, 2011 – Skype visit with Monroe Catholic School in Fairbanks, Alaska. October 11, 2011 – LIGHT UP THE NIGHT release. YIPPEEEE!! October – November 2011 – LIGHT UP THE NIGHT blog tour. Stay tuned for links. November 7-18, 2011 – LIGHT UP THE LIBRARY auction to benefit the library at Musana Children’s Home… Read more »
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Light Up the Library Auction coming this November!
Dear Friends, As some of you know, my third picture book LIGHT UP THE NIGHT, comes out October 11, 2011. What you probably don’t know is that the story – while visibly very American – was inspired by the children of Uganda, many of whom are orphaned by AIDS while others have been displaced due… Read more »
Library People B&N Event for Colorado Libraries
Received this in my e-mail inbox today: Library People—Friends of Colorado Libraries, is having a fundraiser with Barnes & Noble. This is being held on International Literacy Day, September 8, at two main stores: The Loveland Centerra Barnes & Noble, 5835 Sky Pond Drive And the South Colorado Barnes & Noble, 960 S Colorado Blvd,… Read more »
Thoughts from Picture Book Peeks: The PB Pitch
What is your book about? It’s probably the most asked question – second only to “Where can I buy it?” – of writers. But how often do your take your answer seriously? Can you sum up your story before the elevator door slams in your face? We hear a lot about pitches and one-sentence summaries… Read more »
Lovely First Reviews for LIGHT UP THE NIGHT!
Swooning! LIGHT UP THE NIGHT [KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW!]By Jean Reidy; illus. by Margaret Chodos-Irvine The coziest of quilts becomes a rocket ship in this gorgeous, mesmerizingly rhythmic read-aloud that explores a boy’s small place in a vast world. Sporting star-spangled pajamas, the not-too-sleepy astronaut wraps his red-and-white quilt around his shoulders and zooms off into… Read more »
Is it November Yet? Prewriting for National Novel Writing Month
This past month, when I had three other writing projects going, a new story idea sprang to life. Not only that, it roared and flailed and gnashed until it forced me to jot down ideas – which I did, in submission, in a notebook. These scenes, bits of dialog, and possible themes continue to flow… Read more »
TOO PRINCESSY! has a cover!
And it’s oh so pink. TOO PRINCESSY! comes out in January 2012 from Bloomsbury and you can preorder it here. Find out more at https://jeanreidy.com/TOO_PRINCESSY.html.
PB Peek Winner and Night of the Giving Dead
Thanks to all those who so kindly wished me a happy board book birthday. The best part about this birthday – I didn’t get any older. And with the TOO PURPLEY! board book out in the world, I’m still smiling. Thanks also to everyone who entered PB Peek #12. If you have a minute, read… Read more »
Picture Book Peek Week #12 – A TOO PURPLEY! Board Book Birthday
TOO PURPLEY! comes out in board book format on July 19th. It’s purple. It’s adorable. AND it’s virtually indestructible. Now that’s something to celebrate!So in honor of its board book birthday I’m holding a TOO PURPLEY! Board Book Birthday PeekJuly 19th!! Win a free critique of a selected picture book manuscript. WHEEEEE! Here’s how it… Read more »
Win an TOO PURPLEY! Board Book on Goodreads!
To celebrate the release of the TOO PURPLEY! Board Book, I’m giving away a free autographed copy on Goodreads. Check it out!
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