I had an amazing visit today with 5th graders in Seattle, Washington. The power and possibilities of Skype and schools are endless. Here’s one example. Check out those beautiful quilt squares here! And find out more about TIME OUT FOR TEACHERS right here!
Appearances
Let Me Help You Promote Your Book Fair
Hah! Look at that face! AWKWARD! But if you click PLAY, you can help me fix that. Then, get excited, because you’ll hear how TOO PURPLEY! is one of the books coming to your Scholastic Book Fair and how I can help you promote your Fair. And just to make it easy, here’s the TIME… Read more »
Lots Happening This Week! Appearances, Freebies, Giveaways and More!

First, the GOODREADS GIVEAWAY for a signed copy of the TOO PICKLEY! Board Book starts today. While TOO PICKLEY! came out in 2010, the board book is a brand new release and it’s adorable. So, stop on over and enter. It’s as simple as a click. Then, at 4:00 PM today (10/1), I’ll be visiting… Read more »
Photos of LIGHT UP THE NIGHT at the National Book Festival

Thanks to my good friend, Jimmy Michael, for snapping these pictures! I wish I could have been there.
Time Out for Teachers is GOING ON NOW!
And here’s what it’s all about … For more information go tohttps://jeanreidy.com/Time_Out_for_Teachers.html I hope to hear from you soon!Jean
2012 -2013 Appearances

WOWEE! My calendar is filling up nicely. Here’s my schedule thus far: 9/21/12 – Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association Trade Show, Children’s Author’s Tea 9/22 – 9/23/12 – RMC-SCBWI Instructing “Minding Your Ps &Qs: A Picture Book Re-Vision Workshop” 10/1/12 – Castlewood Library 4-5 P.M. “CASTLES, CROWNS, CORNERS,CREATIVITY!” 10/3/12 – Koelbel Library 7-8 P.M…. Read more »
TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! Book Birthday Party!

It’s my book birthday for TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! To celebrate the release, we’ve got a lot going on! And there’s something for EVERYONE!CHECK IT OUT! Time Out for Teachers – Free Skype Visits and Resources for Teachers and Librarians for the 2012-13 School YearTales from the Time Out Corner – A fun video… Read more »
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT – Colorado Book Award Winner!

The week before the Colorado Book Awards ceremony, I debated whether or not to type out my 1.5 minute (Note: Well under the 3 minute limit!) “thank you” speech and book reading. After all, it was 3 measly sentences and one verse from my book. AND I’ve had my book memorized since long before it… Read more »
Children’s Book Week 2012!
.HERE’S WHERE I’LL BE CELEBRATING! Clearview Library720 Third St.Windsor, Colorado Tuesday, May 8th6:00 p.m. Get ready to blast off for some interactive fun and prizes. I’ll be featuring all my picture books including TOO PURPLEY!, TOO PICKLEY!, TOO PRINCESSY!, and Colorado Book Award finalist, LIGHT UP THE NIGHT. While we won’t have book sales at… Read more »
Beauty Tips from KidLit Authors

Here’s mine: And for more great tips from authors you know and love, check out:http://www.facebook.com/KidlitBeautyTipsFromTheAuthorsAtEmla