… posted right here! Congratulations to all! And don’t forget to explore all the ideas for some cabin-fever creativity!
News to Use
World Read Aloud Day coming March 7th!
Celebrate the Power of Words and Stories and Take Action for Global Literacy with LitWorldWorldwide at least 793 million people remain illiterate. Imagine a world where everyone can read… On March 7, 2012, LitWorld, a global literacy organization based in New York City, will be celebrating World Read Aloud Day. World Read Aloud Day is… Read more »
Why has the Romp been quiet?
Because I have another blog commanding my attention until 2/29/12. That’s the TOO PRINCESSY! Boredom Buster Blog.Stop on by.Get ideas.Send ideas.Be entered to win prizes!It’s as simple as that. Then in March, I’ll be back to posting here. And the first post will be a bit of rhyming picture book advice from the last Picture… Read more »
What’s Happening With the Princess?
TOO PRINCESSY! is now available! And we’ve been celebrating all week. Wanna join the party? Here’s how: * I’m giving away an autographed copy on Goodreads. Just a click to enter. What could be easier?The giveaway ends on 1/31. So don’t delay. Enter today! * The TOO PRINCESSY Boredom Buster Blog is up and running…. Read more »
TOO PRINCESSY! Boredom Buster Blog
It’s that cabin-fever time of year. What do you do with your kids when boredom sets in? In the spirit of the cabin-fevered kid in my latest picture book TOO PRINCESSY! I’m hosting a Boredom Buster Blog – chock full of ideas from parents, teachers, caregivers, babysitters and other folks like you. Send me your… Read more »
Some Happy Holiday News About LIGHT UP THE LIBRARY
Okay I promised you some really exciting news about LIGHT UP THE LIBRARY and here it is. We not only met our goal for LIBRARIES FOR LIFE – PEACE CORPS UGANDA but we’re joining forces with another Books for Africa Uganda project called MORE THAN PAGES. Together we have the necessary funding to now send… Read more »
Light Up the Library a Success … But We’re Not Done Yet!
As most of you know over the past several months I’ve been working on a project near and dear to my heart – LIGHT UP THE LIBRARY, an auction benefiting the library at Musana Children’s Home in Iganga, Uganda and celebrating the release of my latest book Light Up the Night. The auction is now… Read more »
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 »