Frank Nappi's Blog - Posts Tagged "autism"
Sophomore Campaign
Loyal fans and readers of my books (and future fans).....Let me start by saying how exciting it has been to hear from you the last few days with your reactions to my new book Sophomore Campaign. I was thrilled when the book was released earlier than the originally announced publication date of April 1. More time for fans to read before the official start of the baseball season (I am counting down the days. Let's go Mets!!)
A lot of you connected to the star of my book series, Mickey, after reading The Legend of Mickey Tussler. The young pitching phenom with autism definitely captured some hearts. It was rewarding to hear that you were equally enamored with him after reading the sequel. Keep the comments coming. I love hearing your thoughts and suggestions for the next installment of the series. Post your ideas here, in the reviews section (as many of you have done - thank you) or feel free to visit my website at www.franknappi.com to email me directly.
Please note - for those of you who prefer downloading books - good news - Mickey Tussler and Sophomore Campaign will both be released as e-editions very shortly!! I will keep you posted.
And don't forget to "enter to win" on the Sophomore Campaign giveway on this site.Win a signed copy of the book!
Thanks again. I look forward to hearing from you.
Frank
A lot of you connected to the star of my book series, Mickey, after reading The Legend of Mickey Tussler. The young pitching phenom with autism definitely captured some hearts. It was rewarding to hear that you were equally enamored with him after reading the sequel. Keep the comments coming. I love hearing your thoughts and suggestions for the next installment of the series. Post your ideas here, in the reviews section (as many of you have done - thank you) or feel free to visit my website at www.franknappi.com to email me directly.
Please note - for those of you who prefer downloading books - good news - Mickey Tussler and Sophomore Campaign will both be released as e-editions very shortly!! I will keep you posted.
And don't forget to "enter to win" on the Sophomore Campaign giveway on this site.Win a signed copy of the book!
Thanks again. I look forward to hearing from you.
Frank
Both Mickey Tussler Books Now Available on Kindle!!
I am happy to announce that both The Legend of Mickey Tussler and Sophomore Campaign are now available for download on your Kindle! Enjoy!
Frank Nappi Fan Cruise -Check it out!!
http://frank-nappi-fan-cruise.weebly....
Frank Nappi is the author of Echoes From The Infantry, The Legend of Mickey Tussler (on which the movie "A Mile In His Shoes" was based), and Sophomore Campaign. He will be hosting a cruise on the Norwegian Star, from New York City to Bermuda and return, August 5th thru 12th.
Join Frank on board for a private screening of the film "A Mile In His Shoes", followed by a reading from his new novel "Sophomore Campaign", and a Book Signing/Question and Answer Session. Later in the week there will be a private, hosted Cocktail Party/Reception and Photo Opportunity.
Join me!
Frank Nappi is the author of Echoes From The Infantry, The Legend of Mickey Tussler (on which the movie "A Mile In His Shoes" was based), and Sophomore Campaign. He will be hosting a cruise on the Norwegian Star, from New York City to Bermuda and return, August 5th thru 12th.
Join Frank on board for a private screening of the film "A Mile In His Shoes", followed by a reading from his new novel "Sophomore Campaign", and a Book Signing/Question and Answer Session. Later in the week there will be a private, hosted Cocktail Party/Reception and Photo Opportunity.
Join me!
Frank Nappi Fan Cruise -Check it out!!
http://frank-nappi-fan-cruise.weebly....
Frank Nappi is the author of Echoes From The Infantry, The Legend of Mickey Tussler (on which the movie "A Mile In His Shoes" was based), and Sophomore Campaign. He will be hosting a cruise on the Norwegian Star, from New York City to Bermuda and return, August 5th thru 12th.
Join Frank on board for a private screening of the film "A Mile In His Shoes", followed by a reading from his new novel "Sophomore Campaign", and a Book Signing/Question and Answer Session. Later in the week there will be a private, hosted Cocktail Party/Reception and Photo Opportunity.
Join me!
Frank Nappi is the author of Echoes From The Infantry, The Legend of Mickey Tussler (on which the movie "A Mile In His Shoes" was based), and Sophomore Campaign. He will be hosting a cruise on the Norwegian Star, from New York City to Bermuda and return, August 5th thru 12th.
Join Frank on board for a private screening of the film "A Mile In His Shoes", followed by a reading from his new novel "Sophomore Campaign", and a Book Signing/Question and Answer Session. Later in the week there will be a private, hosted Cocktail Party/Reception and Photo Opportunity.
Join me!
Sophomore Campaign Giveaway
My giveaway for Sophomore Campaign is almost up!!! Enter to win an autographed copy ASAP!
Thank you - Sophomore Campaign Giveaway
Thank you to the 232 Goodreads users who entered to win a copy of my latest book Sophomore Campaign. I want to thank all of you for your support and hope that you will still take a chance on Sophomore Campaign and let me know your thoughts. I am looking forward to hearing from you!
And congratulations to the 10 winners - your books are on the way!
Thanks again,
Frank
And congratulations to the 10 winners - your books are on the way!
Thanks again,
Frank
What it's like teaching the novel you wrote....
This year I decided to take may I say a risky chance and read my novel The Legend of Mickey Tussler with my 11th graders. Teaching my own novel to my students has been both surreal and rewarding.
First, the opportunity to see my characters and story through the eyes of my students has been incredibly illuminating. Obviously I am intimately acquainted with my work, but I have never looked at it through the lens of the classroom and curriculum. Much to my delight, the feedback I have received from my students has helped me to see that the construction of the story and the development of the characters is indeed successful. It is so gratifying to hear students make observations about imagery, characterization and motif -- comments that an author only dreams about experiencing. And what a rush it was for me to learn that so many of the girls in my class loved the book too -- many finished it in just three days!!
The value for all students lies in the unusual opportunity to “ask the author” what he was thinking or attempting to accomplish throughout he novel. How many times have you heard the question “Mrs. Jones - how do you know that the author meant to use the flower as a symbol of life?” So many of these young folks are incredulous and unwilling to accept the idea that author’s pay attention to craft as much as they do the actual story that they are unfolding. Teaching your own novel takes care of that! This atypical engagement between reader and author is so helpful with regard to demonstrating writer’s craft and also becomes fodder for so many wonderful discussions.
And the questions are so endearing...despite the fact that it is still “just a book” and that reading remains fairly low on most adolescent things to do, they are all amazed that their teacher actually wrote the book they are reading and discussing in class. It reminds me that there is hope and that teenagers even today can still appreciate books and creativity.
The most humorous exchange thus far.....
Student: “Mr. Nappi, are you famous now?”
Teacher: “Famous? No, I wouldn’t say that.”
Student: “But your book is a movie, and you just wrote another one too.”
Teacher: “Yes, that’s true. But I’m not exactly in the same league as F. Scott Fitzgerald yet.”
Student: But people know who you are, right? LIke if you died, would your picture be in the newspaper?”
Teacher: “I’m not so sure - possibly - but let’s not test it, okay? I’m not ready to find that out just yet.”
Now that Sophomore Campaign (the sequel is out) - maybe next year I will give both books a try!
First, the opportunity to see my characters and story through the eyes of my students has been incredibly illuminating. Obviously I am intimately acquainted with my work, but I have never looked at it through the lens of the classroom and curriculum. Much to my delight, the feedback I have received from my students has helped me to see that the construction of the story and the development of the characters is indeed successful. It is so gratifying to hear students make observations about imagery, characterization and motif -- comments that an author only dreams about experiencing. And what a rush it was for me to learn that so many of the girls in my class loved the book too -- many finished it in just three days!!
The value for all students lies in the unusual opportunity to “ask the author” what he was thinking or attempting to accomplish throughout he novel. How many times have you heard the question “Mrs. Jones - how do you know that the author meant to use the flower as a symbol of life?” So many of these young folks are incredulous and unwilling to accept the idea that author’s pay attention to craft as much as they do the actual story that they are unfolding. Teaching your own novel takes care of that! This atypical engagement between reader and author is so helpful with regard to demonstrating writer’s craft and also becomes fodder for so many wonderful discussions.
And the questions are so endearing...despite the fact that it is still “just a book” and that reading remains fairly low on most adolescent things to do, they are all amazed that their teacher actually wrote the book they are reading and discussing in class. It reminds me that there is hope and that teenagers even today can still appreciate books and creativity.
The most humorous exchange thus far.....
Student: “Mr. Nappi, are you famous now?”
Teacher: “Famous? No, I wouldn’t say that.”
Student: “But your book is a movie, and you just wrote another one too.”
Teacher: “Yes, that’s true. But I’m not exactly in the same league as F. Scott Fitzgerald yet.”
Student: But people know who you are, right? LIke if you died, would your picture be in the newspaper?”
Teacher: “I’m not so sure - possibly - but let’s not test it, okay? I’m not ready to find that out just yet.”
Now that Sophomore Campaign (the sequel is out) - maybe next year I will give both books a try!
Both Mickey Tussler and Sophomore Campaign Now Available on Nook from B & N!!
I am happy to announce that both The Legend of Mickey Tussler and Sophomore Campaign are now available for download on your Nook! They were both released on Kindle last week! Enjoy!
