I’m incredibly honored to be in the company of these incredible writers! See the list below. Please join me and the other finalists as we read and sign our books at this special event: Colorado Book Awards Finalist ReadingsApril 19, 20125 – 8 p.m.Residence Inn Marriott, Denver City Center1725 Champa St., Denver, CO Readings will be… Read more »
Great Reads
Thank You Booklist and Library Lady for These Stellar Reviews of LIGHT UP THE NIGHT
This charming bedtime book plays off of the “This Is the House That Jack Built” cumulative classic. A little boy tells of his universe, starting from the farthest point he can imagine and ending up in his bed, just in time for sleep and dreaming. Reidy’s rhymes are so lively and appealing, however, that the… Read more »
Light Up the Library Auction Items Still Under $15
As of the date and time of this post, the highest bids on the following items were still under $15. Stop on by to put in YOUR bids on these screamin’ deals. Signed Copy of PUNXSUTAWNEY PHYLLIS! Signed Copy of NOT YET, ROSE! Autographed copy of Close Encounters of a Third-World Kind by Jennifer J…. Read more »
Melissa Conroy Author and Artist and Her Writer’s Block Monster
My guest blogger today is Melissa Conroy (Yes! She has a famous author dad!) whose sweet new book Grandma is an Author releases today. It’s an interactive story and journal about creativity and writers’ block. But after visiting her amazing website and browsing her many creative endeavors, I have a hard time believing Melissa is… 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 »
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!
Audrey Vernick on Brainstorming and The Bufflalo’s Bucket List
Last summer when I traveled to Uganda I was quite picky about my traveling companions. They had to be fun, hardy and have a LOT of heart. That’s why Audrey Vernick’s buffalo made the cut. After all, if he could handle kindergarten, he could handle most anything. Sure enough, I found that this treasure of… Read more »
Writing Book Review: Second Sight
Second Sight: An Editor’s Talks on Writing, Revising and Publishing Books for Children and Young Adultsby Cheryl B. Klein Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Asterisk Books (March 9, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 0615420826 When I received the request to support Scholastic (Arthur A. Levine Books) editor, Cheryl Klein, in her endeavor to publish this book, I… Read more »
Children’s Author Chris Barton Takes on a New Identity
Bestselling children’s author, Chris Barton, is known for his award-winning picture books The Day Glo Brothers and Shark Vs. Train. But these days, he’s donning a new disguise – or genre, if you will. His young-adult book Can I See Your I.D.? True Stories of False Identities recently hit bookstore shelves with rave reviews. Publisher’s… Read more »
Writing Book Review: Between the Lines by Jessica Page Morrell
Between the Lines: Master the Subtle Elements of Fiction Writing by Jessica Page Morrell Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Writers Digest Books (April 25, 2006) Language: English ISBN-10: 158297392X Buy it here! I didn’t remember the subtitle of Jessica Page Morrell’s book until I looked at the cover again to write this review. I was ready… Read more »
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