Elle Pierre's Blog
September 23, 2021
Book Announcement!!!!
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September 1, 2018
PARABLES IN PICTURES, VOL. 2 - AVAILABLE NOW!!
Hello, followers!! (And hello, my sleepy little blog...)
The paperback edition of PARABLES IN PICTURES, VOL. 2 - The Ten Virgins and The Talents was published yesterday!! Here's to another project under my belt!
WHERE TO BUY: https://amzn.to/2wxAGbL
It should be available on most major online retailers by next week! Hope you like it!
You can preview some of the pages here: https://twitter.com/boxfulthoughts/st...
The paperback edition of PARABLES IN PICTURES, VOL. 2 - The Ten Virgins and The Talents was published yesterday!! Here's to another project under my belt!
WHERE TO BUY: https://amzn.to/2wxAGbL
It should be available on most major online retailers by next week! Hope you like it!
You can preview some of the pages here: https://twitter.com/boxfulthoughts/st...
July 21, 2018
BOOK REVIEW: "Draw Stronger: Self-Care For Cartoonists and Other Visual Artists" by Kriota Willberg
Draw Stronger: Self-Care For Cartoonists and Other Visual Artists by Kriota WillbergMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
DRAW STRONGER is an excellent resource for cartoonists, illustrators and the like. The illustrations both entertaining and informative and supplement the text perfectly. I felt empowered after reading this book. Educational, humorous and informative, this book gets five stars from me hands down. I highly reccomend purchasing this book.
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June 2, 2018
BOOK REVIEW: "BOB" by Wendy Mass & Rebecca Stead (Illustrated by Nicholas Gannon)
Bob by Wendy MassMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Bob is a small green creature (assumedly a zombie) who has spent the last 5 years of his life hiding in a small closet, waiting for his friend Livy, a little girl who, at the time, was only five years old and told him to stay there until she came back.
When Livy, now ten, returns to Australia to visit her grandmother, she rediscovers Bob in the closet. Trouble is, she can't remember a thing about him, or how he ended up in there in the first place (much to Bob's dismay)! Bob, however, still expects Livy to help him find his way home, like she has promised years before, and Livy, despite being unable to remember anything, is determined to keep her word. But the question remains: Where does she start?
All in all, BOB an adorable story about friendship with whimsical illustrations to match. Reminds me a lot of Pax, which is written from the perspective of two main characters, each taking a turn to star in their own chapter(s).
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April 26, 2018
READERS' FAVORITE
Hi all!
Two of my books were recently reviewed by Readers' Favorite and both received 5-stars!! I'm very excited about this! You can read each review here:
TIP & LULU
https://readersfavorite.com/book-revi...
THE PANDA THAT LEARNED TO IGNORE
https://readersfavorite.com/book-revi...
If you haven't heard of Readers' Favorite, I highly recommend checking them out and taking advantage of their services, fellow authors - https://readersfavorite.com/ !
Lauren :)
Two of my books were recently reviewed by Readers' Favorite and both received 5-stars!! I'm very excited about this! You can read each review here:
TIP & LULU
https://readersfavorite.com/book-revi...
THE PANDA THAT LEARNED TO IGNORE
https://readersfavorite.com/book-revi...
If you haven't heard of Readers' Favorite, I highly recommend checking them out and taking advantage of their services, fellow authors - https://readersfavorite.com/ !
Lauren :)
April 6, 2018
BOOK REVIEW: "The Rabbit Listened" by Cori Doerrfeld
The Rabbit Listened by Cori DoerrfeldMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
THE RABBIT LISTENED by Cori Doerrfeld is a sweet and direct tale that, honestly, is so much more than just a picture book. This book deals with the topic of grief in such a way that is innocent and yet incredibly wise. Taylor is a little boy with big dreams who creates something dear to him. Literally out of nowhere, a horrible accident causes that something to be destroyed, leaving Taylor feeling broken, and what’s worse, alone.
This is where the story becomes so poignant. Through various animal characters we are exposed to the many ways we humans cope with tragedy: we talk it out, or get angry, laugh it off, ignore it, and so on. Then we meet Rabbit, the one character that never speaks, but listens. Rabbit is a source of comfort to Taylor and by being there for him, shows that everyone heals differently. What works for one person will not help another cope. We need to be willing to asses a situation and provide not what we think will work, but what is needed. We need to be able to listen.
Children (and their grown-ups) will find meaning in this book and I can’t recommend it enough. This book gets five stars, easy.
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April 2, 2018
BOOK REVIEW: "Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History" by Vashti Harrison
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti HarrisonMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
LITTLE LEADERS: BOLD WOMEN IN BLACK HISTORY by Vashti Harrison truly is a bold and remarkable addition to modern children’s literature. This book features 40 short biographies of black women who made groundbreaking contributions in science, entertainment, politics and the arts, with their determination, commitment, and a desire to succeed. Each bio is paired with a sweet illustration of each figure that maintains a childlike innocence; their expressions are interchangeable, allowing readers to see themselves in the pages. As a bonus, an additional 12 women are highlighted at the end of the main biographies. Readers are encouraged by the author to make connections between each set of women.
I loved this book. In today’s social climate, young black girls* need to be able to see themselves as being capable of becoming whatever they dream. This is an excellent addition to the many innovative children’s books striving for representation, empowerment, and diversity. Five stars!!
(*This book is in no way limited only to girls or POC; I believe that there’s knowledge to be gained for everyone willing to sit and read this book.)
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March 25, 2018
#bookbirthday
On this date, 3 years ago, I self-published my first children's book... 💕✨ #illustration #kidlitart #bookbirthday #ollietheopossum #kidlit #createspace pic.twitter.com/wfJeYOS49U
— 🌟 Lauren I. Pierre 🌟 (@boxfulthoughts) March 25, 2018
March 10, 2018
NEW REVIEWS
Recently my children's book, Tip & Lulu: A tale of two friends got some new reviews! I'm very happy with each, and I'd like to share them with you all!
1. The Baby Bookworm - Simple, honest children's book reviews daily.: https://thebabybookwormblog.wordpress...
2. Aimee Ann of Red Headed Book Lover Blog: http://redheadedbookloverblog.com/201...
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1. The Baby Bookworm - Simple, honest children's book reviews daily.: https://thebabybookwormblog.wordpress...
2. Aimee Ann of Red Headed Book Lover Blog: http://redheadedbookloverblog.com/201...
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March 8, 2018
Women's Day 2018 Reading list
Hi Goodreads friends! March 8th is International Women's Day, so I've decided to revive this list of children's books featuring some exceptional young women! I would love if you voted/add some titles of your own and help the list grow!! :) https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
