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TWO CANADIAN STORIES + TWO GIVEAWAYS

This week I have two very different picture books for you courtesy of Sleeping Bear Press; both are related to Canada's national winter sport--hockey. If you want to win either of these books, make sure to include your name and email address when you leave a comment and let me know which book you're interested in. The… Continue reading TWO CANADIAN STORIES + TWO GIVEAWAYS

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WRITE 2 IGNITE PRESENTS: A MASTER CLASS WITH ANNETTE WHIPPLE!

I am happy to announce that Annette Whipple, author, and speaker is Write2Ignite's next Master Class teacher. Check out her wonderful books!HERE ARE THE      CLASS DETAILS:WHO? Award-winning Annette Whipple, the author of 11 books with 4 more under contract.WHAT? Writing Nonfiction for Kids and Teens. WHERE? On Zoom!WHEN? September 10, 2022 WHY? As Annette wrote in "5 Steps To… Continue reading WRITE 2 IGNITE PRESENTS: A MASTER CLASS WITH ANNETTE WHIPPLE!

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THE KITE THAT BRIDGED TWO NATIONS: A Picture Book Review

 I can't seem to get enough of beautiful nonfiction picture books. I'm particularly drawn to "unknown heroes" who authors discover and bring to life. As my husband's 91-year-old uncle has said to me many times, he wishes he had books like those when he was a child. REVIEWThe Kite That Bridged Two Nations (Calkins Creek, 2013) is the second picture… Continue reading THE KITE THAT BRIDGED TWO NATIONS: A Picture Book Review

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Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature- A Review and Giveaway

Congratulations to Clara Gillow Clark who won Finding Home: My Arc-O-Biography on last week's blog. Note: In the next two weeks I'm going to try and post extra book giveaways so you have a chance to win a holiday gift for someone special.  REVIEW When I saw on Margriet Ruurs Facebook page that she had a… Continue reading Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature- A Review and Giveaway