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During Black History Month, a number of schools and universities are using my historical fiction, MARCH WITH ME,
because it shows what life was like for blacks and whites during the Civil Rights Movement (I have 2 protagonists- one black and one white). MARCH WITH ME was named a USA Best Book Award finalist for Multicultural, and a Silver IndieFab Book of the Year Award for Historical Fiction. I've been honored to speak around the country about the Civil Rights Movement, especially how the Children's March influenced it and was pivotal in getting the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We bring 25 students to Birmingham, AL every year and give them a Civil Rights History tour - Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery, etc.
TEACHERS/YA FREEBIE TODAY and FRIDAY! High school literature, geometry, physics, physical science technology and history featured in The Gin Entanglement 1ztBETB
A Month of Bedtime Stories - thirty-one stories for parents to read to/with children aged 5 to 11.
Some reviews:
"A Month of Bedtime Stories will keep children in fits of laughter as they imagine themselves playing the lead character in all these adventures." - Readers' Favorite
"I like this book so much because it always comes up with new stories that are funnier than the last one." - San Francisco Book Review
"Looney, wacky, imaginative and borderline crazy tales that McFarlane pens with absolute abandon." - Grady Harp, Hall of Fame Top 100 Reviewer / Vine Voice
"Written with a great love of vocabulary, with a musical style [...] this book is not a month of bedtime stories, but a lifetime of them." - Carole P. Roman, Kirkus Best of 2012 Award-winning Author
"I keep trying to get Mama to read more than one at night time - there are enough for a whole month but I don't want to take that long to read them all!" - Raif (Age 5)
This book is proving a little difficult to promote as it's not for parents and not for kids but for parents to read to/with kids, so I thought this would be an appropriate group to post to.
Here is the Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KDZQ736
Hope this is of interest.
Best wishes
Neil
I am excited to let you know that my novel, CAPE MAYBE, has been named one of the top 100 Notable Indie Books of 2014 by Shelf Unbound, an indie book review magazine featuring the best of small press and self-published books. CAPE MAYBE is a crossover between YA and Women's and is honored in the TEEN category. Shelf Unbound is a great place to discover good books. You can follow the link to the Dec/Jan issue and check out CAPE MAYBE on page 87. http://issuu.com/shelfunbound/docs/sh...
thanks,
carol
My second Skylar Robbins novel, The Mystery of the Hidden Jewels, just went live on Amazon this weekend! http://bit.ly/12atrEIBook one, The Mystery of Shadow Hills, is on sale on Kindle for $1.99 for Read Tuesday.
If you could help me spread the word to tweens who like to read, that would be very much appreciated!
carrie-cross.com
Skylar Robbins: The Mystery of the Hidden Jewels
I agree Wanda, although I haven't read the books you recommend. I'm known as Book Grandma, for my gifts to my grandkids are always BOOKS! And sometimes to the adults on my list.
Wanda and Leone, I'm smiling because I too add a book to every child's gift and often to adults, too.
Leone wrote: "I agree Wanda, although I haven't read the books you recommend. I'm known as Book Grandma, for my gifts to my grandkids are always BOOKS! And sometimes to the adults on my list."Leone, I give books as gifts too. I love to cuddle with my three-year-old great-grandson and read to him. He is beginning to memorize the words. So darn cute.
Carol wrote: "Wanda and Leone, I'm smiling because I too add a book to every child's gift and often to adults, too."Me too, Carol. A book gives hours of pleasure, and does not need batteries.
Doing another CAPE MAYBE
happy dance for making Digital Book Today's list of Best Kindle Books of 2014. http://digitalbooktoday.com/2014/12/1...P.S. available in Paperback, too. Books make great gifts :) http://amzn.to/18BM1md
Carol wrote: "Doing another CAPE MAYBE happy dance for making Digital Book Today's list of Best Kindle Books of 2014. http://digitalbooktoday.com/2014/12/1...-..."Congratulations, Carol!
MARCH WITH ME
is being used in the new Teaching Tolerance material from the Southern Poverty Law Center. Check out the study materials available at perspectives.tolerance.org.
When ten-year-old Albert goes to sleep hoping to escape the worst day ever, he’s instead plunged into a fantastical world of madcap monsters where he must brave a deadly challenge.
'A funny, exciting novel for young readers likely to find many fans.'
(Kirkus Reviews)
'The Dreams of Albert Winter - Spring' is aimed at 8-12 year old boys and girls, and anyone young at heart. It is now available from Amazon. I hope you enjoy.
http://www.thedreamsofalbertwinter.com
With Black History Month coming up in February, I am offering a GR giveaway for my historical fiction MARCH WITH ME
. Set during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, the story is told through 2 protagonists, one black and one white. MARCH WITH ME won the IndieFab Book of the Year Award for Historical Fiction and was a finalist for USA Best Book Award for Multicultural Fiction.
I am thrilled that my novel, CAPE MAYBE,
made 3 Best of 2014 lists. http://www.amazon.com/Cape-Maybe-Caro...Shelf Unbound:
http://issuu.com/shelfunbound/docs/sh...
Digital Books Today:
http://digitalbooktoday.com/2014/12/1...
Wall-To-Wall Books:
http://wall-to-wall-books.blogspot.co...
My fantasy Ebook 'Secret Code of Magicians' is going free from 20th Feb to 24th February, 2015Though it is the 3rd volume in the series, 'Magical Ventures of Loli and Lenny,' yet it can be read independently
from volume 1 and 2.
Available at :
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SW53016
I am the author of A Study In Cutlets, a retelling of Arthur Conan Doyle's classic A Study In Scarlet, except all the characters are animals and it takes place in the Milwaukee Zoo! With a delightful Night at the Museum vibe (all the animals have very full social lives once the humans leave), and plenty of animal puns, this is an excellent way for young readers to access one of the great characters of English literature, Sherlock Holmes.
Here it is on Goodreads: A Study In Cutlets
And Amazon: http://amzn.to/1AsdDMR
I took a look at Amazon a few minutes ago and saw my Clean Reads YA novel THE DEVIL AND DANNA WEBSTER is currently #60 in the Kindle store. Of course, Kindle ratings are volatile, changing quickly, but it's a good feeling to know that the book appears to be finding a readership. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JZYXW7K/
An Authors Guild Back-in-Print Edition makes my SEAN'S WAR again available (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, I-Universe) - a middle-grade historical novel based on the BlackHawk War of 1832, seen through the eyes of a settler boy, Sean, and his family and their involvement in the Battle of Apple River Fort. The Fort, in Elizabeth, Illinois, and Visitor Center, are open to visitors. SEAN'S QUEST, the sequel, follows Sean to Michigan Territory, as Wisconsin was once known, to rescue his stepmother, and is available through Amazon as well as the publisher. I know kids, especially boys, from 4th through 8th, enjoy learning the history of these times, but I've found many adults including teachers appreciate the historical accuracy as well as the story. I apologize for putting some of this information on a Discussion thread - Won't do it again!
For The Avengers: Age of Ultron weekend (plus Free Comic Book Day) my book The Avengers Face Their Dark Sides: Mastering the Myth-Making behind the Marvel Superheroes will be FREE on KINDLE this Thurs-Mon. http://www.amazon.com/Avengers-Face-T... There's also a paperback giveaway at https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
Iain MArtinGettysburg: The True Account of Two Young Heroes in the Greatest Battle of the Civil WarMy 2013 nonfiction YA title about Gettysburg is now available in paperback. I also just added a book trailer. The anniversary of the battle is coming up soon on July 1-3.
Thanks,
Iain Martin
"Martin writes in a straight-forward style that should be easily understood by young readers and novice history students. Of the many young adult books I have read, this is one of the best. It is well presented, informative history and offers much incentive for further study . . . It is the perfect volume to start your favorite young history buff on the road to discovering Civil War history." —Civil War News
To Be Continued
Hi. I would like to ask you if you could read my book and hopefully give it a review. I am a self-published author of a young-adult novel "To Be Continued". It is about a college student, Azalea Anthony, her love for writing, basketball, and coffee and her relationships with people around her.
Basically, to reflect the characteristics and goals of my protagonist, I followed the most common literary devices to come up with the novel.
I am willing to send you a copy of my novel.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours,
Prex J.D. V Ybasco
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Author Page:
http://www.amazon.com/Prex-J.D.-V-Yba...
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TO BE CONTINUED
Young Adult Coming of Age
Not all stories end happily nor tragically. Most of them just need to be continued.
Azalea Anthony is a writer, or what she claims to be.Vim Harvey is her friend, or at least what she wants to believe.Jasmine Morrish is Azalea's archenemy, or so what Jash believes Azalea makes people believe...er--There are other characters, too: like Warren, the basketball player, Beatrix, the model, Tom, the perfect excuse of a brother, Eclaire, the eccentric bff, etc.
They all hangout in one place where they can enjoy a steaming cup of debates, an aroma of gossips, a side dish of basketball, a topping of drama, and a menu of articles : The Big Coffee Shop.
THE DEVIL AND DANNA WEBSTER from Clean Reads Press-a novel mothers and teenage daughters can and should share—has now been published in a print edition as well as the original digital!http://www.amazon.com/Devil-Danna-Web...
Bala-Gala the Brave and Dangerous is free on all amazon stores today, ie 9/24/2015.
http://www.amazon.com/Bala-Gala-Brave...
Blurb: Bala-Gala the Brave and Dangerous is a bed time story for kids, and also a first-read for early readers.
Bala-Gala lives in the forest of Gamba-Bamba, and must save himself from the crocodile, Brammy-Gommy, who lives in the River Kanga.
But who is Bala-Gala? Is he is deer, a tiger, a dinosaur, or a dragon? The answer will delight kids, as will the story.
The perfect Halloween read! THE DEVIL AND DANNA WEBSTER—YA paranormal novel published in print and ALL digital formats:“this is a well written, beautifully paced novel, with lots of clever dialogue, and excellent in-depth characterization--as well as romance!” Nancy Means Wright
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STACY’S SONG has been released in a new rewritten re-edited digital edition by Clean Reads Press which published THE DEVIL AND DANNA WEBSTER. Some excellent editorial reviews on Amazon:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0177E67CQ
"Young readers will embrace Stacy...STACY'S SONG is a well written story about those awkward teen years, when the ugly duckling turns into a swan, and the rocky roads that teenagers traverse. This is an enjoyable, fun read, and I recommend it for young adults."
Deborah C Jackson, Romance Reviews Today
*****
"This is a fun and speedy read, with a lead character you can't help liking...You don't have to be a teen to get a hoot out of this. Recommended."
Snapdragon, Long and Short Reviews
*****
"This is a wonderful young adult novel! Full of honest emotion, problems, conflict and a cast of fascinating characters, STACY'S SONG is a heartwarming story of a girl growing up and learning how to make thoughtful decisions that will affect her life today and in the future."
Alice Duncan, multiple award-winning author
*****
"This is an entertaining young adult tale starring a likable high school age girl who goes from being the outside freak to the in-crowd. Stacy is stupendous as she struggles with two boys; one is charming while the other is demanding. Who will she choose particularly since her dad has already selected who he wants kicked to the curb."
Harriet Klausner, The Merry Genre Go Round Reviews
*****
“Jacqueline Seewald expertly portrays the mindset of teenagers struggling for their place in the world and ultimate independence. Stacy is an endearing character, a young woman who loves her parents but wants the right to choose what to do with her life. Readers are drawn into Stacy's world as she struggles to make the right choices which will affect her future. This well-written coming-of-age novel is heartwarming and engaging and sure to be a popular addition to the young-adult genre.”
Christy Tillery French, Midwest Book Review
Also available from:
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stacy...
https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebo...
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Two analysis books on THE NEW STAR WARS FILM are FREE on KINDLE TODAY to Sun Jan 10. These are We’re Home: Fandom, Fun, and Hidden Homages in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
AND
A Rey of Hope: Feminism, Symbolism and Hidden Gems in Star Wars: The Force Awakens
http://www.amazon.com/Rey-Hope-Femini... …
http://www.amazon.com/Were-Home-Fando...
Suitable for all ages.
Please, download them both and tell all your friends!
Also, word-of-mouth is crucial for any author to succeed. If you enjoyed the book, please leave a review on Amazon. Even if it’s just a sentence or two, it would make all the difference and would be appreciated.
Just Released - Helene Forst's YA novel, Stoked - 1969.Experience the confusion, bravery, and hope of the Vietnam War era through the eyes of fourteen-year-old boy Jake Edwards, in author Helene Forst's poignant coming-of-age novel, Stoked – 1969. For ages 12 and up.
The world has gone completely crazy.
At least that’s how it looks to Jake Edwards, whose whole life is upended in the blink of an eye.
Struggling with dyslexia and unable to read, Jake is sent to live with his wacky grandmother in the Adirondack Mountains in a last ditch effort to further his education.
But with his older brother off to war and America divided over its role in Vietnam, Jake finds himself questioning issues of patriotism, loyalty, and what it means to stand up for your beliefs. Surprising even himself, Jake learns a lot more than what’s taught in the classroom.
A moving portrait of life in a time of crisis, Stoked - 1969 seamlessly weaves together history, poetry, and a riveting tale of a young boy learning to question the world around him for the very first time.
There is a Goodreads giveaway pending approval for this first edition release. Enter to win one of 10 signed books by author.
Available on Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/Stoked-1969-Hel...
Available at CreateSpace eStore: https://www.createspace.com/5840295
Check Out Helene’s Website at: http://www.heleneforst.com
If you have the time, a review on Goodreads or Amazon would help spread the word that Stoked - 1969 is a great read!
CHATURANGA -- a young adult educational novel about Central Asia. Andrew C. Katen has just released CHATURANGA, a young adult novel that entertains while it educates readers about one of the oldest yet least understood regions of the world – Central Asia.
CHATURANGA centers around Patrick Eaton, a fourteen-year-old who has been raised on the legendary tales of his forefathers, each intrepid explorers in their own time. As an American boy in the twenty-first century, Patrick doubts whether he will have the opportunity to follow in their footsteps. The surprising opportunity to accompany his geologist father on a business trip to Azerbaijan leads to an adventure that encompasses a secret journal, codes, political intrigue, buried treasures, and family legacies.
The novel has already received praise from experts in the fields of Silk Road history, geopolitics, energy resources, and education.
"[CHATURANGA] is“full of wanderlust and adventure, one that Marco Polo himself would have recognized and enjoyed.” -- Francis O’Donnell, Emmy-nominated filmmaker of the PBS documentary In the Footsteps of Marco Polo
*****
"What a great story. And, what a great way to encourage the interest of teenagers in history, politics, current events, geography, and economics." Larry Eubanks, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
*****
"...written with panache and great scope. Like Kipling’s Kim, it takes the reader on a journey through little-known Central Asia, a part of the world still as fascinating as it was 150 years ago.” -- Lutz Kleveman, author of "The New Great Game"
*****
“[This book] will appeal not only to the young adult audience, but adults as well… Katen’s perception of both geopolitical history and current events will help readers understand what is going on in today’s world.” -- Steven Gardner, 2015 President of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration
*****
“This novel tells an exciting story through a historical, cultural, political and contemporary narrative that will captivate, educate and stimulate young adults." -- Hussein A. Amery, Ph.D., Colorado School of Mines.
*****
Website: www.chaturangabook.com
Trailer: https://youtu.be/bJVHLo46mOQ
Social Media: www.facebook.com/chaturangabook
Available from: http://www.amazon.com/Chaturanga-Andr...
Also available on CreateSpace and Smashwords.
I just received a Kirkus Review for my newly released YA novel, Stoked - 1969. Many of my English students, grades 7 - 9, are loving it."A novel offers a coming-of-age tale set in the Vietnam War era.
Forst (The Journey of Hannah Woods, 2013, etc.) in her latest effort presents Jake Edwards, a typical, middle-class kid but with a big problem: severe dyslexia. When he flunks summer school yet again, his parents give up and send him to live with his
"hippie” Grandma Rose, who teaches at an alternative school (The Peaceable Institute) in upstate New York. Complicating the move is the fact that Grandma Rose and her son and daughter-in-law have a fraught relationship. Rose strongly opposes the Vietnam War. Jake’s parents, while not flag-wavers, support the conflict,
particularly because Jake’s older brother, Aaron, who enlisted in the Army, works in Saigon as a radio operator. Jake’s family situation infuriates him. He looks up to his big brother, distrusts Grandma Rose, and hates being uprooted with no say in the matter. The Peaceable Institute gives Jake a different view of the war, a confusing and scary one. But can he protest the war without being disloyal to his brother? Events escalate. Jake is teargassed during a peaceful protest in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. An investigative journalist exposes the My Lai Massacre in South Vietnam. The Kent State shootings in Ohio divide the nation. And Aaron disappears from his relatively safe haven in Saigon. Jake can be borderline annoying with his Sturm und Drang, but then the reader remembers that the character is not just a teenager, but a youth with problems that would challenge anyone. Forst tells a good yarn; the dialogue mostly rings true, and scenes like the protest in Cambridge give the narrative believable chaos. Rose remains a benevolent and wise soul without becoming a tie-dyed caricature. While the author clearly sides with the protesters, she never demonizes those who served. The timeline in the appendix is enlightening and helpful.
The novel may be especially valuable for today’s teens, many of whom see the battles in Vietnam as ancient history.
An engaging and realistic story about Americans protesting the Vietnam conflict." - Kirkus Review
Just Released - Teaching Mojo: Educating the Whole Child and Inspiring Them To Step Into Their Powerby Scott Sarich
This is my first book and it's available on Amazon Kindle. Whether you are a new teacher, or a seasoned veteran, I know you'll find some value. The book is available for free until Wednesday. I would request an honest review after downloading and reading.
Author Site: http://booklaunch.io/scottsarich/teac...
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Mojo-...
Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoy!
All my best,
Scott
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Partial Introduction to the Book:
In today's education system, teachers are constantly trying to find new ways to connect with students on a deeper level. These connections are what open up students to learning, create a unique environment of mutual support and overall, will make your job easier and more rewarding.
Thankfully, there is a book that answers these burning questions:
How do I achieve these connections?
How can I create an environment of happiness, togetherness, and an increased motivation and productivity by my students?
As a long-time teacher and guide of young minds. These strategies are classroom tested and I regularly meet with school psychologists, administrators, interventionists, and fellow teachers to compare notes on what's working and what's not.
Teachers far and wide have benefited immensely from the strategies outlined in this book and I'm confident you will too.
I regularly have students in my third and fourth grade class tell me, "You are the best teacher I've ever had."
The biggest reason I think they say these things is they feel good about themselves. I've helped them step into their power and they're happy and confident in who they are. It's the greatest gift you can give them.
I promise that if you follow and implement the strategies in this book, you will improve the quality of education you are providing your students.
Don't let this opportunity pass you by! You only get one chance to impact a child's life that will stay with them always. In your classroom, there are children who need the best you can give them.
Take control now and give these kids the guidance and experience they deserve.
Scorch Song (Firebloods Book 2)It took one week to turn 17-year-old Jude Gallagher's life on its head. She finally understands the meaning behind the ring, the last gift her father gave her before his death. She's surrendered her heart to the one boy who will keep it safe, and she's uncovered the mystery of the heated music that thrums through her blood like a second life. That should be enough problem-solving for a lifetime.
But the summer is just beginning.
When Kane O'Reilly gets himself into serious trouble with the Fireblood Contingent, Jude will risk everything to save him. And to do it, she must learn to trust the word of a Fireblood who wants her for himself.
Enter the world of the Firebloods in this sizzling sequel.
Find out about book 1 here:Firebloods
October is the perfect month for YA novels with a paranormal edge. I hope teens treat themselves to books this month instead of candy. I recommend WITCH WISH.Witch Wish
To assist with distance teaching, teachers and parents can get a free pdf copy of my fantasy adventure, EON'S DOOR, along with a free comprehensive study unit for the book at www.jgmckenney.com. The book and study unit are suitable for grades 7, 8, and 9. I hope it helps. The book is also available on Amazon in Kindle, paperback, and Audible formats.
I am relaunching my #jessiemachockeyseries--with content updates for 2020. It's strange how not a lot has changed! The series explores girls hockey and teen issues. #powerplaysthebook (which focuses on bullying) is available on Amazon, Kindle, Kobo, and in paperback. I am presently working on a study guide which will align with Saskatchewan's Grade 9 ELA curriculum. Book 2 in the series #faceoffthebook (which focuses on teen binge drinking) will soon be available as well. Please visit @maureenulrichwrites on FB for more info. Audiobooks, #breakawaythebook (Book 3) and a brand spanking new release #shootoutthebook are on their way!
Hi. I am a nonfiction author; but currently just published my first YA fiction, fantasy novel. "BENJAMIN JONES. The Call of The Shaman." Please consider it for purchase.What if reincarnation is real...?? What if a soul and its magic can rebirth in a new physical body?? This story is just about that. It contains action and adventure, fantasy and mysticism. But it is also about purpose and self-discovery.
Pre-order my new young adult fantasy novel here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MBFXSR9?...
Hi. Just wanted to let you know. My book will be free from Dec. 19th to Dec. 23. Looking for reviewers. If anybody reading this likes YA fantasy style Harry Potter and The Lord of The Rings, then please download it for free, read it, and if you're so kind to leave your honest review I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Please write it down. Dec. 19th FREE book.
This is the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MBFXSR9
Goodreads review:"A story of a young 12 years old orphan boy who get guided by Indian Spiritual Guru Adit Acharya. Being Indian, I got attached with the story easily. Story line is very good. Lot of things to learn. Author Asa Rodriguez has written very good life quotes on True Love. The story is very much inspiring. I recommend this book to youngsters as adults."
Get it now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MBFXSR9
"BENJAMIN JONES - The Call of The Shaman."
Is Darkness Falling upon the Earth...?? What's the connection to the ancient gods here?? What creatures lurk in the shadows?? What about the curse of the wolf boy??
Only you can discover the answers.
Book trailer: https://lumen5.com/user/fatalnightmar...
Get "The Call of The Shaman" here:
US: https://amazon.com/dp/B08MBFXSR9
UK: https://amazon.co.uk/dp/B08MBFXSR9
Exile is a thought-provoking novella about crime, punishment, and the social contract. Great stimulus for discussion (says this ex-teacher).
Here's the blurb:
In a near-future, this is the three-strike law:
First offence: rehabilitation
Second offence: prison
Third offence: exile
LJ has just committed his third offence.
I've made epub/pdf downloads free at my website: https://www.pegtittle.com.
http://www.krystenlindsay.com/blog/th...