Little kids have a lot to say. In fact, during my school visits, I wouldn’t need to do much talking at all. I could simply introduce myself and my suitcase of “uncomfy clothes” and the kids would take it from there – most likely talking about neither. Recently a precocious kindergartner treated me to a… Read more »
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By Jove! Win a Signed Copy of TOO PURPLY!
In honor of the London Book Fair, April 19th-21st, I’m giving away a free autographed copy of TOO PURPLY! (the U.K. edition of my book). Simply comment on this blog post anytime from now though April 21st to enter. Anonymous comments must include your full name. The winner will be selected by random drawing on… Read more »
Autographed Copies of TOO PURPLEY! at the following locations
Barnes & Noble728 North Waukegan Road Deerfield, IL 60015 Borders49 S. Waukegan Road Deerfield, IL 60015
Signed copies of TOO PURPLEY! in these stores now!
I’ve been traveling in the Midwest and Northwest these past two weeks and stopped in to sign TOO PURPLEY! stock at the following bookstores: Barnes & Noble (Near the Notre Dame Campus)6501 North Grape RoadMishawaka, IN 46545574-247-0864 Borders (Near the Notre Dame Campus)4230 Grape Road Mishawaka, IN 46545 Barnes & Noble2619 Miamisburg-Centerville RdDayton, OH 45459937-433-0750… Read more »
Check out these budding authors
Mrs. Smith’s class at Evans International School are using TOO PURPLEY! as a basis for writing and illustrating their own books. Check it out athttp://1smith.wordpress.com/2010/03/10/class-book/ Thank you Mrs. Smith!!
The very best review …
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Just because the party’s over …
Even though the TOO PURPLEY! ONLINE LAUNCH PARTY ended a couple of weeks ago, you can still find plenty of freebies on my website at www.jeanreidy.com Free downloadable Teacher’s/Activities Guide which includes lots of activities for parents and kids too. Free introductory Skype visits. Free autographed bookplates, bookmarks and coloring pages. Free Picture Book Peeks… Read more »
TOO PURPLEY! On Sale Today!!
I can’t believe it. TOO PURPLEY! is on bookstore shelves and shipping from online sellers. Yesterday, I stopped by my neighborhood Barnes & Noble and it was already out. SQUEEEEEE! I’m so grateful for the wonderful reviews TOO PURPLEY! has collected. You can read them on my TOO PURPLEY! page and in my Media Kit…. Read more »
I’m Pickled Tink …
… drunk with excitement, that is. I’ve got another cover.
I’ve got F &Gs! Now what are those again?
My F & Gs for TOO PURPLEY! arrived last week. And they look terrific. Since I’m rather new to publishing, I had to Google “F & G” again because I’d completely forgotten the term. Turn out it stands for “folded and gathered.” But honestly, that term doesn’t do these babies justice. They look quite nice…. Read more »
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