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August 18, 2014
GUEST POST: Debut Author Liana Mahoney Reflects on Babies and Books
Today I’m delighted to have children’s author and poet, Liana Mahoney, as my guest. Liana and I met through the Poet’s Garage. She has a beautiful poetic voice and a keen eye for nature. She’s joining me today to celebrate … Continue reading →
August 11, 2014
Cookies, cookies, cookies! (Inspired by GOODNIGHT, ARK)
My nine year old has really embraced this whole book launch thing and joyfully declared this week that she wants to be a baker when she grows up. And judging by these GOODNIGHT, ARK inspired animal cookies, I think she might very … Continue reading →
August 6, 2014
GOODNIGHT, ARK: Reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus and More…
Please grab a cup of tea and join me in a little celebratory clinking of the cups as we take a peek at some of the incoming reviews for GOODNIGHT, ARK. Here are some excerpts. For the full reviews, click the … Continue reading →
August 4, 2014
OLDIE BUT GOODIE: Tea Parties – Letting Ideas Overflow
NOTE: The release of GOODNIGHT, ARK has been pushed back to the end of the month due to a delay in the shipment process. The new on-sale date will be August 26th. In the meantime, I’ve completely exhausted myself getting ready … Continue reading →
July 28, 2014
GOING ON A PATTERN HUNT: An Extension Activity for GOODNIGHT, ARK
Teachers and Parents: This is the first in a series I will be posting especially for you. Going on a PATTERN Hunt An Extension Activity for Pre-Readers (and Emergent-Readers too!) Seeing and recognizing patterns are important skills for pre-readers. They lay … Continue reading →
July 25, 2014
BOOK TRAILER: Goodnight, Ark
GOODNIGHT, ARK is available for pre-order now at your favorite on-line or brick-and-mortar bookstore. The official release date is August 5th, 2014… that’s in 11 days and counting! There was a “book trailer reveal” this week over at the delightful preschool … Continue reading →
July 21, 2014
15, 14, 13…. The Countdown for GOODNIGHT, ARK is on!
With 15 days to go until GOODNIGHT, ARK officially releases, I’ve been busy getting ready. Who knew there would be so much to do! Well, I guess veteran authors would know, but this is my first release day. Here are … Continue reading →
July 14, 2014
GUEST POST: “Henny Penny and Penny Lenny” by Penny Parker Klostermann
Please join me in welcoming guest blogger and picture book author Penny Parker Klostermann. Penny and I met at the Poets’ Garage, an online critique group dedicated to critiquing poetry. I quickly grew to love her excellent metrical ear and her … Continue reading →
July 7, 2014
PLAYING THE ACCORDION: Thoughts on Trying New Things
My husband and I recently returned from a lovely week in Paris. One afternoon, after spending the day walking and sightseeing, we stopped at a little pub near the Place de L’Odéon. The beer was refreshing, but what really captured … Continue reading →
June 30, 2014
ALA Las Vegas 2014: GOODNIGHT, ARK Book Signing
I returned home from Las Vegas last night energized after a whirlwind trip to the ALA Annual Convention to do my first book signing at the Zonderkidz booth in Exhibit Hall at the convention center. The Zonderkidz sales team did a terrific … Continue reading →
