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The decorations CASCADED onto the floor. Word of the Week with Guest Jennifer Schorr (9/22/2014): #KidLitWow

This week is HUGE for us! Tomorrow we release our second book, The Observations of the Obstreperous Animals . This book COMMENCED during NaNoWriMo 2013, then our author ran a Kickstarter Project in the spring, where she gained the funding she needed for a professional book cover (yep, it is the picture to the right) created by wonderful GloGirly Design. Neighbor Girl spent the summer editing our book and tomorrow is the big day! I guess that means Cool Mom should get on updating our website - move it lady!     Check out the picture of our proof copy, by clicking here.
Anyway, back to business. Today, we are sharing this week's Word of the Week. We have the lovely Jennifer Schorr, Publisher of Macaroni Kid, Reading-Pottstown (that is in Pennsylvania, USA), here to introduce the word CASCADE.  Here is how you may connect with our guest, Jennifer: Website  * Subscribe to Mailing List * Facebook * Twitter *  Pinterest
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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!  Take a moment in the comments below to tell us how you will use the word CASCADE this week. Did you catch the newest episode of  The Write Chat ? Thank you for reading and sharing,Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)
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Our Book Release is in TWO DAYS!!! That is all.

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Episode 2 of The Write Chat is Live, today! What are you waiting for? Go watch it...now!

The paw-some kids, Erik & Felicia, are at it again... Episode 2 of "The Write Chat" is up. So, stop reading this and go watch it now. :) Click the picture below to view their show on YouTube, or click this spot right here (yep, this one) to view it on their blog. Don't forget to sign up for their newsletter while you are there. Also, it would be paw-riffic if you would give their video a "thumbs up" as you watch - thanks! Thank you for reading and sharing,Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge (and Stanley)********************************** **********************************BLOGGERS WANTED. Free Spot on Rafflecopter Form: **********************************
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Have You Heard About Mrs. P's 6th Annual 'Be-A-Famous-Writer' Contest (K-4)?

If you have not heard of this contest, you really should check it out! We are crazy excited that the sweet Mrs. P will be an upcoming guest in a couple of our Word of the Week videos. When...you ask? Well, you will just have to wait and see. While you are waiting, she has a paw-some Contest for K-4th Grade Classrooms that runs through November 15th, 2014. Click the picture below for more info, or click here to view a flyer about the contest.   
Mrs. P.com is an award-winning FREE storybook destination. Classic children’s stories brought to life by TV star Kathy Kinney as Mrs. P.
Cool Mom said that she wishes she would have found Mrs.P's reading of The Monkey's Paw a month earlier, as Neighbor Girl recently had to write an essay about it for school. Connect with Mrs. P: Website * Facebook * Twitter * YouTube
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Stanley's stench PERMEATES the room. Word of the Week for 9/15/2014. #KidLitWow

Yippee, it is Word of the Week Time! 
Before we get to the Word of the Week we would like to wish you a Happy International Dot Day! Stanley and I have been super busy getting ready for our book release, and assisting Neighbor Girl with The Write Chat, that we didn't prepare anything special this year. Yes, we are bummed, too, BUT we would like to share our post from last year with you. 
2013 International Dot Day Post: Neighbor Girl makes a Dot out of Fabric
We do love this day and encourage you to celebrate it today, or anytime this week, really. 
Okay, back to our Word of the Week...we would love to hear how you are using the Words of the Week. Take a moment to share in the comments below.
Guess what, our second book is about to be published! Check out the picture of our proof copy, by clicking here. Don't miss the news by signing up for our Newsletter:Yes, sign me up for your newsletter!Email Address View previous campaigns.

Don't forget that we have free printables to go along with the Words of the Week. Visit Kid Lit Printables to download them now.

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!  Take a moment in the comments below to tell us how you will use the word PERMEATE this week. Did you catch the introductory episode of  The Write Chat ?
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*New* Bloggers Wanted: Sign up now to participate in our Book Blasty Tour (2014) #bloggeropp

We are pleased to be coordinating a Book Blast for our upcoming book release "The Observations of the Obstreperous Animals." Our Book Blasty Tour includes a SHARED GIVEAWAY for a $25 gift card or cash prize. BOOK PREVIEW

Sign-Up to Join our Book Blasty Tour w/$25 GC/Cash GiveawayWe have all of the details below, or click here to read them on our sign-up form. We hope to have you join us. ~Stanley, Katrina (& Felicia) 
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It is difficult for Katrina to say that something is COPACETIC. Word of the Week for 9/8/2014. .#KidLitWow

Yippee, it is Word of the Week Time! We have so much fun with our Word of the Week posts, and we would love to hear how you are using the words. Take a moment to share in the comments below.
Guess what, our second book is about to be published! Check out the picture of our proof copy, by clicking here. Don't miss the news by signing up for our Newsletter:Yes, sign me up for your newsletter!Email Address View previous campaigns.

Don't forget that we have free printables to go along with the Words of the Week. Visit Kid Lit Printables to download them now.

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!  Take a moment in the comments below to tell us how you will use the word COPACETIC this week. Did you catch the introductory episode of  The Write Chat ? This post has been added to the 
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Too Excited for Words: The Proof Copy is here!

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Enter the Paw-some $200 September Blogger Appreciation Giveaway 2014 (ends 9/30/2014)

While Stanley & I were busy editing our second book, this summer, we shared many book blast giveaways, courtesy of the lovely Mother Daughter Book Reviews. This giveaway below is the final giveaway for the summer. It is a biggie, and we encourage you to enter. Thanks to Mother Daughter Book Reviews for the opportunity to support so many great authors. Enjoy and good luck!~Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and KnowledgeWelcome to the $200 September Blogger Appreciation Giveaway 2014 hosted by Mother Daughter Book Reviews.    * Giveaway Details *  Prize: One winner will receive a $200 Amazon gift card or a PayPal cash prize (winner's choice) Contest Ends: September 30, 11:59 pm, 2014 Open: Internationally How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. The winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If a winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored, hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions - feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com. a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Diary of a Real Payne Oh Baby $25 Book Blast Hosted by Mother Daughter Book Reviews (Ends 9/30/2014)

While Stanley & I work on editing our second book, this summer, we'll be sharing these fun book blast giveaways, courtesy of the lovely Mother Daughter Book Reviews. Enjoy!  ~Katrina von Cat the Master of Wisdom and Knowledge

Title: Oh Baby! (Diary of a Real Payne, Book 3) | Author: Annie Tipton | Publication Date: September 1, 2014 | Publisher: Barbour Books | Pages: 195 | Recommended Ages: 8 to 12 Summary: In this final fabulous release in the Diary of a Real Payne series you’ll find yourself ROTFL with EJ’s hilarious adventures with a new little Payne. The Payne family has just adopted a roly-poly package of pudge with bright eyes and a sparkling smile. In true sisterly fashion, EJ can’t wait to teach baby Faith how to be amazing at everything (just like her big sis!). But when EJ learns that she’s losing her role as flower girl to the adorable newcomer in an upcoming wedding, it’s almost more than she can handle. In classic EJ form, she dreams up even more fantastic adventures for herself—promising colossal fun as you become part of her daydreams in Oh Baby!   
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You can purchase the first two books in the series through Amazon by clicking the book covers below.                  
The Buzz About Books 1 & 2Book 1: "I am 7 years old, and I loved this book because of EJ's imagination and how it focused on the real meaning of Christmas. The book made me laugh, and I especially liked the part when EJ used the shopping cart to pretend to be a race car driver. She thought her mom's scarf was a yellow flag, and she stopped just before she crashed into the display of glue bottles. I liked EJ's character, and I read the book in about 5 days. When we had "Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Day" at school, I dressed up like EJ Payne. I can't wait for the second book in this series!" ~ Emily E., Amazon
Book 1: "My 9-year-old foster daughter loved the book! She related well to EJ and her spunky personality and humorous outlook on life and what it hands you. Great lessons for her to learn, as well as entertaining. She read it in a matter of days and even chose reading it over playing Nintendo, which is a huge endorsement! I also enjoyed it and found it a fun and comforting read for this 40-something adult. Great job. We're really looking forward to Book 2 of EJ's adventures at camp! Thanks, Annie!" ~ Lfierbaugh, Amazon
Book 2: "Church Camp Chaos is a delightfully funny look into the highly imaginative workings of a tween girl, EJ Payne. The book cleverly uses a combination of diary entries, narration, and hilarious passages peeking into EJ's daydreams. The story is originally clever and, at times, very poignant. I thoroughly enjoyed this fantastic book and I highly recommend this series to young girls in particular between the ages of 8 and 12 who also love Clementine, Judy Moody, and Ramona Quimby." ~ Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews
Book 2: "Curly, my 8-year-old bookworm, loved this book. The day it arrived in the mail I let her look through it. By that evening she brought the book to me to thank me and tell me she was finished. She read the entire book in one day and I don't think she ever put it down! She enjoyed EJ's adventures and the fun times she had at church camp. She told me the book was "funny." I appreciated the way the book treated family relationships and showed a loving family who works together and endures different situations together. EJ and her brother don't always get along but their parents encourage them to be kind and EJ grows to appreciate her brother and even his slightly obnoxious attempts at humor. I enjoyed the life lessons that EJ learned about trust, faith, and friendship and am glad that I can find books for my daughter to read that are humorous and fun while still promoting good values." ~ 5 Star Review, Lextin Academy, AmazonAbout the Author
Award-winning author Annie Tipton made up her first story at the ripe old age of two when she asked her mom to write it down for her. (Hey, she was just two—she didn’t know how to make letters yet!) Since then she has read and written many words as a student, newspaper reporter, author, and editor. A native of Wooster, Ohio, Tipton received a bachelor’s degree in Communications at Milligan College in Northeast Tennessee. She currently resides in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
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Prize: One winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card or PayPal cash prize (winner's choice) Contest Ends: September 30, 11:59 pm, 2014 Open: Internationally How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. The winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If a winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by Barbour Books and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions - feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com. a Rafflecopter giveaway
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