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April 18, 2014
Word of the Week: You deserve a RESPITE, with Guest Rena Marthaler
Word of the Week for April 21, 2014
Our guests for this week's Word of the Week video are Rena Marthaler and her friend.
Rena is a fourth grader living in Portland Oregon with her two dogs, Bruno and Jaz. She wrote her first novel, Magic The Crest, during National Novel Month (NaNoWriMo YWP) - just like us! Magic The Crest is about a group of ten-year-old girls who battle mythological creatures in search of the Crest.
Rena's WebsiteRena's Book on Amazon"Like" Rena's Facebook Page
Scroll down to view our Word of the Week Video.
You may listen to the live official WOW announcement broadcast each Monday at 7:20AM on WEEU 830AM from "The voice of Berks County and Beyond."
Links to broadcasts may be found on the Muhlenberg School District website. Click here to go there.
Katrina is using the Words of the Week from the Muhlenberg School District with their permission. They have a wonderful Word of the Week program.
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Are you ready for the free printables? Visit Kid Lit Printables to find these free printables:
RESPITE printable Word of the Week Instruction CubeWord of the Week Blank Page to Fill Out
View the RESPITE Word of the Week Video on YouTube
Now tell us, how will you use the word RESPITE this week? Have you seen it used anywhere? Is your school using these words? What fun activities do you have for the word? I want to know and so do my friends - please share your creations and let us know if you are using our printables - that makes us happy!
If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!
“Who is in @StanleyNKatrina's #WOW video this week? Take a RESPITE and see.”
(Click to Tweet)
Don't forget, we also need a few more guests for the remainder of the school year!
As always, thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge ( & Stanley, too!)
=============================Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Click here to find out how you may purchase our fun book now!
Check out our current offers/giveaways.
Learn how you may Skype with our author.
Our guests for this week's Word of the Week video are Rena Marthaler and her friend. Rena is a fourth grader living in Portland Oregon with her two dogs, Bruno and Jaz. She wrote her first novel, Magic The Crest, during National Novel Month (NaNoWriMo YWP) - just like us! Magic The Crest is about a group of ten-year-old girls who battle mythological creatures in search of the Crest.
Rena's WebsiteRena's Book on Amazon"Like" Rena's Facebook Page
Scroll down to view our Word of the Week Video.
You may listen to the live official WOW announcement broadcast each Monday at 7:20AM on WEEU 830AM from "The voice of Berks County and Beyond."
Links to broadcasts may be found on the Muhlenberg School District website. Click here to go there.
Katrina is using the Words of the Week from the Muhlenberg School District with their permission. They have a wonderful Word of the Week program.
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Are you ready for the free printables? Visit Kid Lit Printables to find these free printables:
RESPITE printable Word of the Week Instruction CubeWord of the Week Blank Page to Fill Out
View the RESPITE Word of the Week Video on YouTubeNow tell us, how will you use the word RESPITE this week? Have you seen it used anywhere? Is your school using these words? What fun activities do you have for the word? I want to know and so do my friends - please share your creations and let us know if you are using our printables - that makes us happy!
If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!
“Who is in @StanleyNKatrina's #WOW video this week? Take a RESPITE and see.”
(Click to Tweet)
Don't forget, we also need a few more guests for the remainder of the school year!
As always, thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge ( & Stanley, too!)
=============================Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Click here to find out how you may purchase our fun book now!
Check out our current offers/giveaways.
Learn how you may Skype with our author.
April 16, 2014
A Spontaneous Giveaway of Our Book & Baby Sock Bunny, "Morty" Ends (4/21/2014)
Neighbor Girl and Cool Mom have been having fun making mini sock bunnies for Easter, when it occurred to Neighbor Girl that this would be a fun giveaway for our book, especially since our narrator is a bunny named Morty. Stanley and I agree (do NOT get used to that). In honor of our super narrator, Morty, and these adorable little bunnies, we will be giving away one copy of our book along with this adorable little guy. Open to anyone with a US mailing address. Enter using Rafflecopter Form, below.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Oh, and we'll add this to the Kid Lit Blog Hop. Check out their new image - isn't it great?
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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a Rafflecopter giveaway
Oh, and we'll add this to the Kid Lit Blog Hop. Check out their new image - isn't it great?
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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Click here to find out how you may purchase our fun book now!
Check out our current offers/giveaways.
Learn how you may Skype with our author.
April 15, 2014
Writing Process Blog Tour
Erik Weibel, author of The Adventures of Tomato and Pea, and book reviewer extraordinaire, recently tagged our author, Felicia, to join the Writing Process Blog Tour. Erik is the wonder-kid who was in HuffPost Live's Tell Me Why Program with Felicia, interviewing Mr. Rick Riordan. He is one of the coolest humans we have met. Not only is he one of the best book reviewers around, he is also a great author.
Below are Felicia's responses, and at the bottom you will find three talented authors who will be posting in the next week or so.
What am I working on? Well, most of my writing projects recently have consisted of school work (I have written 4 essays so far this year), but I am working on a possible spin-off book from my series, and the sequel to The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets in my spare time. I have to do a lot of editing before my book gets out there, though.
How does my work differ from others of its genre? My first book, The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets, differs from other books of its genre because it is an epistolary book. My second book in the series differs because of the sentence structure and the sentences length. They both differ from other works because they are written by a kid.
Why do I write what I do? I write what I do because I think almost any one can relate to animals, and also I want to write books that many kids will like, not what grownups think kids would like. Also, I wanted to write a book whose humor almost anyone can get.
How does my writing process work? I write whenever I put myself on a deadline or when inspiration hits. I don’t write all that often, but when I do I try and make it the best I can. I will usually write for 30 minutes-2 hours at a time. I have many creative outlets that I like to do such as reading; writing scripts for my friends; print and graphic design; painting; and film production.Who is up NEXT Week (or so)? Kinzy (Eva Ridenhour's crazy Koala character) Eva is the creator of The Kinzy Chronicles. She is a ten-year-old author (she is about to release her FIFTH book!) and an all-around talented young lady. Be sure to check out the pawesome video series she has created entitled "Amazing Women of the 20th Century with the Kinz." Connect with Eva(Kinzy): Twitter | Facebook | Website | Kinzy's BlogJulie Anne Grasso is the author of the fabulous Adventures of Caramel Cardamom Trilogy . Julie lives in Melbourne with her husband Danny and their little elf Giselle. Most days she can be found sipping chai lattes, chasing a toddler, and dreaming up wonderful worlds that often involve consumption of cupcakes.Connect with Julie: Twitter | Facebook | Website | BlogJemima Pett, is the author of The Princelings of the East series, which shares the adventures of the charming guinea pigs, Fred and George. This mystery adventure series includes time travel and mysterious strangers. Read Cool Mom's review of The Princelings of the East, Jemima also has a fantastic blog about all of her guinea pigs that keeps us entertained.Connect with Jemima: Twitter | Facebook | Website | BlogThank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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Below are Felicia's responses, and at the bottom you will find three talented authors who will be posting in the next week or so.
What am I working on? Well, most of my writing projects recently have consisted of school work (I have written 4 essays so far this year), but I am working on a possible spin-off book from my series, and the sequel to The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets in my spare time. I have to do a lot of editing before my book gets out there, though.
How does my work differ from others of its genre? My first book, The Perpetual Papers of the Pack of Pets, differs from other books of its genre because it is an epistolary book. My second book in the series differs because of the sentence structure and the sentences length. They both differ from other works because they are written by a kid.
Why do I write what I do? I write what I do because I think almost any one can relate to animals, and also I want to write books that many kids will like, not what grownups think kids would like. Also, I wanted to write a book whose humor almost anyone can get.
How does my writing process work? I write whenever I put myself on a deadline or when inspiration hits. I don’t write all that often, but when I do I try and make it the best I can. I will usually write for 30 minutes-2 hours at a time. I have many creative outlets that I like to do such as reading; writing scripts for my friends; print and graphic design; painting; and film production.Who is up NEXT Week (or so)? Kinzy (Eva Ridenhour's crazy Koala character) Eva is the creator of The Kinzy Chronicles. She is a ten-year-old author (she is about to release her FIFTH book!) and an all-around talented young lady. Be sure to check out the pawesome video series she has created entitled "Amazing Women of the 20th Century with the Kinz." Connect with Eva(Kinzy): Twitter | Facebook | Website | Kinzy's BlogJulie Anne Grasso is the author of the fabulous Adventures of Caramel Cardamom Trilogy . Julie lives in Melbourne with her husband Danny and their little elf Giselle. Most days she can be found sipping chai lattes, chasing a toddler, and dreaming up wonderful worlds that often involve consumption of cupcakes.Connect with Julie: Twitter | Facebook | Website | BlogJemima Pett, is the author of The Princelings of the East series, which shares the adventures of the charming guinea pigs, Fred and George. This mystery adventure series includes time travel and mysterious strangers. Read Cool Mom's review of The Princelings of the East, Jemima also has a fantastic blog about all of her guinea pigs that keeps us entertained.Connect with Jemima: Twitter | Facebook | Website | BlogThank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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Click here to find out how you may purchase our fun book now!
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April 13, 2014
Word of the Week: The sun is a RADIANT thing.
Word of the Week for April 14, 2014
Bob and Mary made another great video for our word of the week. Thank you, friends!*****You may listen to the live official WOW announcement broadcast each Monday at 7:20AM on WEEU 830AM from "The voice of Berks County and Beyond."
Links to broadcasts may be found on the Muhlenberg School District website. Click here to go there.
Katrina is using the Words of the Week from the Muhlenberg School District with their permission. They have a wonderful Word of the Week program.
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Are you ready for the free printables? Visit Kid Lit Printables to find these free printables: RADIANT PrintableWord of the Week Instruction CubeWord of the Week Blank Page to Fill Out
View the RADIANT Word of the Week on YouTube.
Now tell us, how will you use the word RADIANT this week? Have you seen it used anywhere? Is your school using these words? What fun activities do you have for the word? I want to know and so do my friends - please share your creations and let us know if you are using our printables - that makes us happy!
If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!
"@StanleyNKatrina 's WordOfTheWeek post. How will u use the word RADIANT? "
(Click to Tweet)
As always, thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge ( & Stanley, too!)
=============================Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Click here to find out how you may purchase our fun book now!
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Bob and Mary made another great video for our word of the week. Thank you, friends!*****You may listen to the live official WOW announcement broadcast each Monday at 7:20AM on WEEU 830AM from "The voice of Berks County and Beyond." Links to broadcasts may be found on the Muhlenberg School District website. Click here to go there.
Katrina is using the Words of the Week from the Muhlenberg School District with their permission. They have a wonderful Word of the Week program.
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Are you ready for the free printables? Visit Kid Lit Printables to find these free printables: RADIANT PrintableWord of the Week Instruction CubeWord of the Week Blank Page to Fill Out
View the RADIANT Word of the Week on YouTube.
Now tell us, how will you use the word RADIANT this week? Have you seen it used anywhere? Is your school using these words? What fun activities do you have for the word? I want to know and so do my friends - please share your creations and let us know if you are using our printables - that makes us happy!
If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!
"@StanleyNKatrina 's WordOfTheWeek post. How will u use the word RADIANT? " (Click to Tweet)
As always, thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge ( & Stanley, too!)
=============================Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Click here to find out how you may purchase our fun book now!
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April 12, 2014
The Blogging Essentials Giveaway hosted by The Squishable Baby: Ends 4/23/14
Welcome to the Blogging Essentials Giveaway hosted by The Squishable Baby. This giveaway is part of the Boost your Blog - Giveaway challenge (#BB100). The purpose of this giveaway is to boost another bloggers blog - whether they are a new or a seasoned blogger. The Squishable Baby is hoping that the winner will be provided with the necessary tools to either start their blogging journey on the right foot, or improve upon the blog that is already started. She has gathered a variety of exciting tools. One winner will receive:1 year subscription to PicMonkey - Create professional images and graphics1 year subscription to Inlinkz - Host blog hops and linky parties and also organize affiliate links1 Year subscription to Passionfruit Ad Swaps - Network with other bloggers easilyChoose between a free blog design, redesign, SEO work-up or Graphic overhaul from Amber Galore and create the blog that is going to take you to the next level1 hour consultation with Amazing Success Academy and learn the tools you need for success2 ebooks from Franticmommy - Create Sharable Images with PicMonkey and Eliminate Overwhelm with Trello.Read the review of these two great ebooks here.
Enter below for your chance to win this grand prize!Open Worldwide! Entry-Form
The Squishable Baby, Boost Your Blog Participants, and participating bloggers are not responsible for prize distribution.
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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April 6, 2014
Word of the Week: Katrina does not eat VERDANT food.
Hi, friends!Before we get to the Word of the Week, we thought we would share a few behind the scenes pictures from our author's HuffPost Live Tell Me Why program with Mr. Rick Riordan. If you missed it, no worries, the recording is out there. Yippee!
Neighbor Girl (Felicia) spent a couple of hours practicing via Google Hangouts (and having a bit of fun) with her friend, Erik of This Kid Reviews Books in preparation for the program. What do you think of their use of Google Effects? They DID practice asking their questions, and talking about their books, in between the silliness.
There was a bit of anxiety a few minutes before the program began, when Neighbor Girl was kicked out of the connection. The fun part was that Erik had a few minutes with Mr. Riordan all by himself!!! Thankfully, the pieces fell back into place, and with everyone back online, the kids had a few minutes with Mr. Riordan before the program. Mr. Riordan was so very kind. He said he was happy to meet them, and he thanked the kids for being there. Wow! Neighbor Girl still can't believe he made the time to be there.
Okay, back to business.
Word of the Week for April 7, 2014
You may listen to the live official WOW announcement broadcast each Monday at 7:20AM on WEEU 830AM from "The voice of Berks County and Beyond."
Links to broadcasts may be found on the Muhlenberg School District website. Click here to go there.
Katrina is using the Words of the Week from the Muhlenberg School District with their permission. They have a wonderful Word of the Week program.
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Are you ready for the free printables? Visit Kid Lit Printables to find these free printables: Word of the Week Instruction CubeWord of the Week Blank Page to Fill Out
View the playlist for all of our prior Word of the Week Videos on YouTube and consider being a featured guest in an upcoming Word of the Week video.
Now tell us, how will you use the word VERDANT this week? Have you seen it used anywhere? Is your school using these words? What fun activities do you have for the word? I want to know and so do my friends - please share your creations and let us know if you are using our printables - that makes us happy!
If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!
"Can you use the word VERDANT in a sentence?" (Click to Tweet)
As always, thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge ( & Stanley, too!)
=============================Follow Stanley and Katrina on Twitter * Join Stanley and Katrina on Facebook
Click here to find out how you may purchase our fun book now!
Check out our current offers/giveaways.
Learn how you may Skype with our author.
Neighbor Girl (Felicia) spent a couple of hours practicing via Google Hangouts (and having a bit of fun) with her friend, Erik of This Kid Reviews Books in preparation for the program. What do you think of their use of Google Effects? They DID practice asking their questions, and talking about their books, in between the silliness.
There was a bit of anxiety a few minutes before the program began, when Neighbor Girl was kicked out of the connection. The fun part was that Erik had a few minutes with Mr. Riordan all by himself!!! Thankfully, the pieces fell back into place, and with everyone back online, the kids had a few minutes with Mr. Riordan before the program. Mr. Riordan was so very kind. He said he was happy to meet them, and he thanked the kids for being there. Wow! Neighbor Girl still can't believe he made the time to be there. 
Okay, back to business.
Word of the Week for April 7, 2014
You may listen to the live official WOW announcement broadcast each Monday at 7:20AM on WEEU 830AM from "The voice of Berks County and Beyond."
Links to broadcasts may be found on the Muhlenberg School District website. Click here to go there.
Katrina is using the Words of the Week from the Muhlenberg School District with their permission. They have a wonderful Word of the Week program.
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Are you ready for the free printables? Visit Kid Lit Printables to find these free printables: Word of the Week Instruction CubeWord of the Week Blank Page to Fill Out
View the playlist for all of our prior Word of the Week Videos on YouTube and consider being a featured guest in an upcoming Word of the Week video.Now tell us, how will you use the word VERDANT this week? Have you seen it used anywhere? Is your school using these words? What fun activities do you have for the word? I want to know and so do my friends - please share your creations and let us know if you are using our printables - that makes us happy!
If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!
"Can you use the word VERDANT in a sentence?" (Click to Tweet) As always, thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge ( & Stanley, too!)
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Click here to find out how you may purchase our fun book now!
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April 3, 2014
Best Day Ever - Rick Riordan
No worries if you missed it, the program is posted for you to watch at your leisure.
As if being a guest (with Erik, author of The Adventures of Tomato and Pea) on HuffPostLive and talking to Rick Riordan wasn't enough, Mr. Riordan tweeted a pawesome message after the program. It was almost too much excitement to handle. Here it is:
AHHHHHHHH! Yes, Best Day EVER!
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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As if being a guest (with Erik, author of The Adventures of Tomato and Pea) on HuffPostLive and talking to Rick Riordan wasn't enough, Mr. Riordan tweeted a pawesome message after the program. It was almost too much excitement to handle. Here it is:
Thx to my young author friends @ThisKid_Erik & @StanleyNKatrina for the great interview. I enjoyed talking with you!— Rick Riordan (@camphalfblood) April 3, 2014
AHHHHHHHH! Yes, Best Day EVER!
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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April 1, 2014
We are Co-Hosting the 36th Kid Lit Blog Hop.
In case you have missed our big announcement...
Our paws are still dancing about this and we will continue to dance for weeks.
"We be HOPPIN'. The #KidLitBlogHop is ON w/ @StanleyNKatrina as co-hosts. Link your #kidlit, #mglit posts." (Click2Tweet)
Now Hop Away and Join the Fun!Welcome to the 36th Kid Lit Blog Hop where twice per month (the 1st and 3rd Wednesday) we continue to develop a dynamic and engaged community of children's books bloggers, authors, publishers, and publicists. So, you are always more than welcome to join us by popping in a post and hopping around to meet some of your fellow Kid Lit bloggers and authors! We are pleased to be welcomed back, this week as co-hosts, thanks for having us back, friends. Happy Hopping everyone and enjoy the Hop!
Kid Lit Blog Hop Rules *Please Read* 1. We ask that you kindly follow your hosts. You can follow us any way you choose (Email, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, G+, Pinterest, etc.), but we've added our preferences below. If you could just give us a quick "follow" or "like" that would be much appreciated! Make sure to leave us a message if you are following us (i.e., on Twitter or Facebook or on our websites) and we will be sure to follow you back. Thanks! :-) Hostesses: Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews Facebook * TwitterJaymie @ Snacks for Max Twitter * FacebookKatie @ Youth Literature Reviews Twitter * FacebookJulie Grasso, Author/ Blogger Twitter * FacebookCheryl Carpinello, Author / Blogger Twitter * FacebookReshama @ Stacking Books Twitter * FacebookStacie @ BeachBoundBooks Twitter * FacebookDestiny @ Reading and Sharing Twitter * FacebookMia @ Pragmatic Mom Twitter * FacebookMaria@ Music Teaching and Parenting Twitter * Facebook Co-Host: Stanley & Katrina Twitter * Facebook2. Link up any Kid Lit related post. This can be a link to a children’s book review, a discussion about children’s literature/literacy, or a post on a recently-read children’s book or one that you love from your childhood.
* Don't link directly to your blog, it must be a specific post.* * For Authors, we prefer you to link to your blog if you have one. Please link unique posts each time ~ no repeats please. ** Make sure you include an image relevant to the POST (e.g., book cover), not your blog button or photo of yourself.** Feel free to link more than one post.*3. Please visit AT LEAST the TWO LINKS directly ahead of your own and leave them some love in the form of a comment. We are trying to build a community of bloggers, readers, parents, authors, and others who are as passionate about children’s literature as we are so please CONNECT and follow any or all of the blogs that interest you! 4. If you like, grab the button above and put it somewhere on your blog, preferably the post you're linking up. If you'd prefer, you can just add a text link back to this Hop so that others can find it and check out all these great book links! 5. It would really help us get the word out about the Kid Lit Blog Hop if you would be so kind as to tweet, share, and spread the word about the Hop!
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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Our paws are still dancing about this and we will continue to dance for weeks.
"We be HOPPIN'. The #KidLitBlogHop is ON w/ @StanleyNKatrina as co-hosts. Link your #kidlit, #mglit posts." (Click2Tweet)Now Hop Away and Join the Fun!Welcome to the 36th Kid Lit Blog Hop where twice per month (the 1st and 3rd Wednesday) we continue to develop a dynamic and engaged community of children's books bloggers, authors, publishers, and publicists. So, you are always more than welcome to join us by popping in a post and hopping around to meet some of your fellow Kid Lit bloggers and authors! We are pleased to be welcomed back, this week as co-hosts, thanks for having us back, friends. Happy Hopping everyone and enjoy the Hop!
Kid Lit Blog Hop Rules *Please Read* 1. We ask that you kindly follow your hosts. You can follow us any way you choose (Email, GFC, Twitter, Facebook, G+, Pinterest, etc.), but we've added our preferences below. If you could just give us a quick "follow" or "like" that would be much appreciated! Make sure to leave us a message if you are following us (i.e., on Twitter or Facebook or on our websites) and we will be sure to follow you back. Thanks! :-) Hostesses: Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews Facebook * TwitterJaymie @ Snacks for Max Twitter * FacebookKatie @ Youth Literature Reviews Twitter * FacebookJulie Grasso, Author/ Blogger Twitter * FacebookCheryl Carpinello, Author / Blogger Twitter * FacebookReshama @ Stacking Books Twitter * FacebookStacie @ BeachBoundBooks Twitter * FacebookDestiny @ Reading and Sharing Twitter * FacebookMia @ Pragmatic Mom Twitter * FacebookMaria@ Music Teaching and Parenting Twitter * Facebook Co-Host: Stanley & Katrina Twitter * Facebook2. Link up any Kid Lit related post. This can be a link to a children’s book review, a discussion about children’s literature/literacy, or a post on a recently-read children’s book or one that you love from your childhood.
* Don't link directly to your blog, it must be a specific post.* * For Authors, we prefer you to link to your blog if you have one. Please link unique posts each time ~ no repeats please. ** Make sure you include an image relevant to the POST (e.g., book cover), not your blog button or photo of yourself.** Feel free to link more than one post.*3. Please visit AT LEAST the TWO LINKS directly ahead of your own and leave them some love in the form of a comment. We are trying to build a community of bloggers, readers, parents, authors, and others who are as passionate about children’s literature as we are so please CONNECT and follow any or all of the blogs that interest you! 4. If you like, grab the button above and put it somewhere on your blog, preferably the post you're linking up. If you'd prefer, you can just add a text link back to this Hop so that others can find it and check out all these great book links! 5. It would really help us get the word out about the Kid Lit Blog Hop if you would be so kind as to tweet, share, and spread the word about the Hop!
Interested in co-hosting the Kid Lit Blog Hop? If you've joined us before, you are welcome to join us again! Please email renee @ motherdaughterbookreviews (dot) com and put Co-Hosting Blog Hop in the subject line.Happy Hopping!
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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AUTHORS: Five Simple Ways to Increase Your Book's Reach. A blogger reviewed your book? These are your next steps...
This post makes a few assumptions.
You understand the importance of book blogger reviews.You have had at least one book blogger legitimately review your book. We are NOT talking about paying for a review.The book blogger has contacted you to let you know your book was reviewed.The review is a positive one* because, after all, you have written a masterpiece.Now that your book has been reviewed by a book blogger, what is the best way to increase your book's reach?
1) Thank The Blogger Publicly Via a Comment on the Book Review Post. This is common courtesy. The blogger has read your book at least once (sometimes multiple times); spent a fair amount of time drafting a thoughtful review; possibly researched you online to find social media links for you; edited their own post, and promoted the post. Did they post the review on Amazon and Goodreads, also? If so, they are a five-star awesome book reviewer - appreciate them!2) Subscribe to the Comments on the Book Review Post. When you are posting that expected "Thank You" comment, hopefully you will be able to click a little box that says "subscribe to comments." CLICK IT! JUST DO IT! CLICK IT! Through that simple click, you will be notified when others comment on the post. Respond to those comments. They read the review of YOUR book, and they commented. Thank them at the very least.
3) Share the book review. Are you on social media? You should be! Share the book review on your social media outlets with a link to the reviewer's profile for that social media site. It may take you an extra minute or two to find it but doing this will notify the reviewer that you took the time to share their post. They more than likely will re-share and comment, too!
4) SCHEDULE Repeat Posts of Your Review Periodically - You will gain new followers on your social media outlets as the days roll on. Those new followers will not have seen your earlier shared posts - don't forget to include the reviewer's profile in your extra shares.
5) Keep Tabs on the Book Reviewer - Did you find a reviewer that absolutely loved your book, or even liked it a little? Find the best way for you (email, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, etc.) to keep an eye on what they are doing. Share their content that may be of interest to your fans.
"#Authors 5 Ways to Make the Most of a Book Blogger's Review" (Click Here to Tweet)Don't take my word for it, below is what some book reviewing friends have to say.
How do you feel when an author takes the time to share a review of yours (via any social media), or comments on your bog? “PAWSOME”~Stanley and Katrina
“I think if an author is happy with a review they should 100% share it. As a rule, bloggers are not compensated for their book reviews, they take A LOT of TIME and work. Reading the book, putting in photos, trailers, giving a thoughtful review. Sharing should be a given. I have done few reviews where I was negative (but I have been)......but for a good review it should 150,000% be shared and YOU happen to be one of the BEST at doing this!”~Caren Gittleman, Cat Chat with Caren & Cody
“I love it! Its happened once or twice before and every time, it feels very special. It is a kind of a recognition for all the work and time that I put in to write the review post. I don't do this for money and don't expect to. So a note of thanks or a word about my review feels like acknowledgement and reward.Other than that, it feels SO good to actually hear back from the talented authors. Suddenly it really just starts to feel like a community and a bond starts to develop. That is indeed priceless :)”~Reshama, Stacking Books
"I am so chuffed when another author stops by to my blog. I feel so honoured they have taken the time. If they leave a review on Amazon that is even more impressive, as I feel I have reached them not just as an author, but as a reader."~Julie Anne Grasso, Author
"I must admit that I expect authors to comment on my reviews. I'm more surprised when an author doesn't. It takes minutes to read a review and leave a comment and quick thank you. If I have to read and review a middle grade book, it will take me hours to read through and take careful notes. Afterwards, it will take me between 1 and 2 hours to create a post, write a review, post the reviews on Amazon and Goodreads, and share it via my social networks. It is common courtesy to thank someone for what can add up to be many, many hours of their time.
So, to answer your question, the words I would use to describe how I feel when someone leaves a comment on a review or takes it a step further to send me a personal email to thank me is ... RESPECTED and APPRECIATED."~Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews
"I'm always pleased to see the author comment on a tour post - and especially if they are responding to my commenters' comments. I mean, why tour if you don't meet your public? And it's always cool to see your review reblogged or quoted (hopefully in a good way!)"~Jemima Pett, Author
"I personally LOVE IT and it does make me feel appreciated. But I also put some of the responsibility back on myself to be sure and alert the author the day their review goes live AND state the obvious "Please be sure and comment and share via your own social media channels." If the author still doesn't follow through, then I might think twice before reviewing another title for them."~Rebecca "Franticmommy" Flansburg
"It means altogether too much to me when an author comments on my blog or shares a review I've written! I walk around the house for a couple of days like I'm still in high school and just got asked out by the guy I've had a crush on for three months! It's actually a little ridiculous and my husband usually spends those two or three days laughing at my goofy grin."~ Tina from Mommynificent.com
"It's always nice when an author takes time to respond to a review I've written, or shares that review. It takes time to read the books, and while I love letting others know what I think of the books I read and review, it's also nice to know that the effort is appreciated."~Jennifer Schorr, Reading, MacaroniKid.com
Great Examples...The Stanley & Katrina Gang has jumped for Joy to have Peter H. Reynolds, Chris Grabenstein & Matt Phelan tweet about posts we have created. These authors/illustrators have gained the pets' appreciation and when we are short on content for Twitter, guess where we go to look for content to ReTweet? Folks, these are major Authors/Illustrators by the way, and they took the extra time to reach out.
Here are a handful of additional authors/creative individuals who are great at building a community around their books / events by reaching out to others: Julie Anne Grasso, Jemima Pett, Lovable Lobo, This Kid Erik, & Paul R. Hewett. A special shout out to Terry Shay , who launched International Dot Day. He is the ultimate cheerleader for authors and illustrators and is fantastic at connecting people together. *What about a Negative Review?There are a ton of posts on the web about this subject. Here two of my favorites:Why I'm Excited That My Book Finally Got Bad Reviews Noblemania: Children's authors read reviews of their own books. Honestly, I still think the reviewer deserves a thank you. The majority of serious reviewers, do not enjoy posting negative reviews. Negative reviews may take even more time. The book was most likely read, re-read and certain sections read again. Some reviewers even lose sleep when they do not like a book. Thank them for reading your book and for their honest opinion. Hopefully, they found something they liked about your book - if so, focus on that. Remember, it is impossible to write a book that EVERYONE will love. That is what makes this world such an interesting place. Need a reminder? Watch all of those videos in #2 above - again, and again! Book BloggersFeel free to share this post with authors when you review their book! Yes, you have our permission to Pin this post.
Join the Conversation BelowI picked my top 5 ways to help promote a review of your book. Do you have others? Share them in the comments below.
Thank you for reading and sharing,
Cool MomTech Support & Social Media Manager for
The Stanley & Katrina Gang
I am not an author, nor am I a full-time book reviewer. I am the mother to a young author, and we participate in book reviews from time to time. I have a unique view where I see both sides. In my travels to many book blogger sites, I have found it odd that so many book review posts remain un-visited by the authors.
This post is part of the 36th Blog hop ( we are co-hosts )
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March 28, 2014
Rick Riordan Will Reveal the Cover of 'The Staff of Serapis' This Thursday (4/3/2013) on HuffPostLive
Our dear Neighbor Girl will be on the program with Erik of This Kid Reviews Books!!!!
#NoSleepThisWeek due to #ExtremeExcitement
Here is a flashback post of when we saw Rick Riordan on his House of Hades tour.
We are too excited to type anything else. Have a paw-riffic weekend!
A Link to the Program: http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/tell-me-why-books/533433eb78c90a0e2400001a
Here's a Tweet to ReTweet:
Thank you for reading and sharing, and sharing, and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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#NoSleepThisWeek due to #ExtremeExcitement
Here is a flashback post of when we saw Rick Riordan on his House of Hades tour.
We are too excited to type anything else. Have a paw-riffic weekend!
A Link to the Program: http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/tell-me-why-books/533433eb78c90a0e2400001a
Here's a Tweet to ReTweet:
This is so Pawsome! @camphalfblood is going to be on @HuffPostLive #TellMeWhy with Neighbor Girl and @ThisKid_Erik http://t.co/4Vlp3r8Ng6— Stanley & Katrina (@StanleyNKatrina) March 29, 2014
Thank you for reading and sharing, and sharing, and sharing,
Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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