Introduction Dorothy H. Price and I go way back. She was one of the first members of a SCBWI-Carolinas critique group I organized in Charlotte. Nine years ago I posted about her first picture book, Nana's Favorite Things and more recently about her chapter book series, Jalen's Big City Life which now includes eight books.… Continue reading Daddy Daughter Day: Win an Inspiring Picture Book by Dorothy Price
When my 13-year-old granddaughter highly recommends an author, I listen. Last year she recommended Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's books, The War that Saved My Life and The War I Finally Won. I loved them both and immediately had to find out what else Bradley wrote. When I discovered Jefferson's Sons, it became a must-read. For those of… Continue reading JEFFERSON'S SONS by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley: A Middle-Grade Review
Congratulations to Jo Lynn Worden for winning "You Are Mine, Porcupine." She is my cousin-in-law and has several porcupettes she'll read the book to! ******* Some writers use prompts or free writes when they're trying to figure out what their character is thinking or feeling, or what happens next in a story. I use poetry.… Continue reading After I Passed: Lillian's Poem
Congratulations to Megan Hoyt and Becky Scharnhorst who won copies of Viviane Elbee's book, Teach Your Giraffe to Ski. It's hard to review a book that covers the entire Civil Rights period in as much detail as Eyes On the Prize by Juan Williams does. The book, suitable for adults and young adults, is simultaneously comprehensive, academic,… Continue reading Eyes on the Prize – Audio Book review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Cindy Clemens who won a copy of The Boy Project on last week's blog; thanks to all for entering. Here's another chance to win a super book- this time for the favorite middle grade boy in your life! ****** When I received a copy of Kathy Erskine's middle grade novel, Seeing Red, (Scholastic, 2013)… Continue reading Seeing Red–and a Giveaway!