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Picture Books At The Library 66

I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all, but I can share them. Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.)

Owl takes drastic measures to have a good night’s sleep.

Everyone on Grimloch Lane enjoys the trees and shrubs clipped into animal masterpieces after dark by the Night Gardener, but William, a lonely boy, spots the artist, follows him, and helps...

Stop By and Say “Hi”!

If you’re in the neighborhood, stop by and chat with me at the East Syracuse Free Library Author Greet and Meet Event on Saturday, June 25 from noon-2 pm. I’ll be signing books along with nine other local authors representing books for all ages.

Click Here for more information about the participating authors.

The address for the East Syracuse Free Library is4990 James St., East Syracuse, NY 13057.

Hope to see you there!

SCBWI Summer Reading List 2016

Are you looking for some excellent books for kids to read this summer?

The SCBWI Summer Reading List 2016 is available now! Itfeatures 1,400 titles from 350 publishers, and is divided into 15 geographical regions. You can go to the SCBWIsite and download the complete list or download by region.

You can also click this link for access to the full list:SCBWI Summer Reading List 2016

HAPPY SUMMER READING!

Picture Books At The Library 65

I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all, but I can share them. Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.)

Press only a finger to the page to embark on a journey of color, motion, shape, and imagination.

Count along as the pages meet and part and the pictures come to life with movement and sound.

Jonah loves Shabbat. But this week, as he and his fami...

Happy Book Birthday to KINDNESS by Kirrily Lowe

Happy Book Birthday!

Happy Book Birthday To Kindness by Kirrily Lowe! Title:Kindness Author: Kirrily Lowe Illustrator: Henry Smith Publisher: Wombat Books Release Date: June 1, 2016 Format: Hardcover, 32 pages Summary:‘Like streams of water in a dry land, is the gift of kindness in my hand.’

In Kindness a little girl learns about the greatest gift of all. Kindness is something she wants to keep but on her journey, she realises kindness is something you have to give away. ...

Picture Books At The Library 64

I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all, but I can share them. Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.)

As Elliot moves from one foster home to another, his visits with his real parents leave him anxious and conflicted about where he wants to be.

A young brother and sister spend an afternoon imagining great adventures together.

Making friends is h...

“5 Tips for Writing Fact-Based Picture Book Fiction” by Pamela Love

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5 Tips for Writing Fact-Based Picture Book Fiction

by Pamela Love

What do I mean by fact-based fiction? While obviously it’s not a “Once upon a time” fairy tale, I’m referring to something more specific. Unlike non-fiction, fact-based fiction uses story as the basis for relating information. It opens a window onto a different time or place. It allows a child to see an animal or person living his or her life. While staying true to the facts, it may include s...

Picture Books At The Library 63

I catalog hundreds of new picture books each year, and I read as many of them as I can. Unfortunately, I can’t review them all, but I can share them. Below are a few recent titles. (Summaries have been taken directly from the books whenever possible.)

While exploring the wilds of the kitchen, Buddy and Earl see wondrous sights, make delicious discoveries and even encounter a couple of unusual monsters.

One summer in Brooklyn during the 1930s, a young hearing boy and his deaf parents take a tr...

One Teacher’s Mission To Inspire Her Students Using “The Peddler’s Bed”

Time is running out! Please help these young students by supporting Ms. April Joy Supnet Macadangdang’s project. She’s working hard to provide her students with as much opportunity for learning as possible and to prepare them for bright futures.

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With so many books to choose from, I’m so excited and so moved that she chose mine!

Ms. Macadangdang is an English teacher atLA Academy Arts & Enterprise Charter School inLos Angeles, CA. Her school is located in the...

“Why, Oh Why, Oh Me, Oh My!” by Sonja Anderson

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Why, Oh Why, Oh Me, Oh My!

by Sonja Anderson

Writing a novel: Difficult

Publishing a novel: Difficult

Writing a picture book: Difficult

Publishing a picture book: Nearly IMPOSSIBLE!

That sums up my writing journey to date; I hope yours has been easier! After fifteen years on the publishing trail, my first children’s novel (Sophie’s Quest) was released last summer, and two picture book manuscripts have nearly been published. A third is currently in a round o...