Fern Schumer Chapman's Blog, page 33
May 27, 2016
Cover reveal for FSC’s new book, STUMBLING ON HISTORY
April 13, 2016
Society of Midland Authors selects TWIN as finalist in contest
Honored! The Society of Midland Authors selected LIKE FINDING MY TWIN as a finalist in the Children’s Nonfiction category in the 2015 competition.
April 8, 2016
Independent Publishers Awards TWIN Bronze Medal
Independent Publisher Book Award 2016 Bronze Medal Winner (Juvenile-Young Adult Non-Fiction category)
March 31, 2016
Scholastic offers $4 copies of NIGHT OR DAY in TAB newsletter
March 14, 2016
February 23, 2016
Association of Jewish Libraries reviews TWIN
Praise for Like Finding My Twin:
“Every child should read it! Every school should teach it!” ~ Pulitzer Prize nominee James B. Lieber, author of “Friendly Takeover“
“ An excellent introduction to the Holocaust… an important addition to any library” ~ Debbie Colodny, Association of Jewish Libraries
“A non-fiction narrative that informs and inspires…” ~ Hadassah Magazine
January 5, 2016
Traveling Trunks!
Like Finding My Twin will be included in the 2016 Middle School and 5th and 6th Grade Trunks organized by the Washington State Holocaust Center for Humanity. The Center sends the trunks to classrooms throughout the state.
November 13, 2015
Anderson’s Book Shop hosts author, teacher, students
Beautiful article promoting Saturday, November 14th book event at Anderson’s Book Shop in Naperville, IL!
September 15, 2015
What Goodreads reviewers are saying about LIKE FINDING MY TWIN:
“…just finished reading Like Finding My Twin, with goosebumps on my arms and a few tears.”
“A small book with a very large message.”
“This is a quick read that I couldn’t put down.”
“A well-told, moving story, attractively designed and abundantly illustrated with photographs, artifacts, and historical documents.”
“…a great model for relevancy projects, where students learn through a real life classroom experience. It’s also an amazing story that will gently introduce students to the difficult topic of the Holocaust.”
“…an important book and a necessary supplement to Is It Night or Day? These stories need to be heard.”
“I will recommend this book to all. I will remember this story and all involved.”
August 18, 2015
WGTB’s Greg Berg interviews FSC for one hour of his Morning Show
Wednesday, August 19, 2015 8-10 a.m.
A one-hour radio interview on WGTB Morning Show with Greg Berg. He interviews FSC about all three of her books. The show will be archived at this link:


