This is my first giveaway for LIGHT UP THE NIGHT. And all you have to do is “click” to enter. What could be easier? Here’s the Goodreads Giveaway link. I hope you win!!
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A Heartfelt Thanks to Publishers Weekly for this Lovely Review!
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT “A boy celebrates his place in the world in Reidy’s (Too Pickley!) soothing bedtime story. Removing the red-and-white quilt from his bed, the narrator fashions it into an open-cockpit jet and blasts into outer space: “These are my galaxy stars so bright—/ they light up the heavens late at night/ in… Read more »
Upcoming Events and Appearances
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 »
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 »
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 »
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!
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 »
A Very Special Picture Book Peek Week …
… is coming this July. Watch for it! (What is a Picture Book Peek Week? Find out here.)
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