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Tag: Snow Wildsmith
Gift Your Librarian
In this second post with Snow Wildsmith, she answers questions about the five book series, Joining the Military, that she recently published with McFarland and Company. These books are great resources for any public or school library and Snow is offering a complete set to one lucky winner. Make your school or local librarian happy… Continue reading Gift Your Librarian
And the winners are….
Thank you to those of you who entered last week's giveaway. Here are the winners: Sally Spieckermann won Katie Monnin's ebook: Teaching Graphic Novels: Practical Strategies. Brynn Speer won Katie Monnin's ebook: Teaching Early Reader Comics and Graphic Novels. And last, but certainly not least (I think she may be my number one winner of books… Continue reading And the winners are….
Everything You Wanted to Know about Graphic Novels…BUT Didn't Know Who To Ask. PLUS THREE GIVEAWAYS
Now that I have your attention, let me introduce you to Snow Wildsmith, author, book reviewer, and former teen librarian. Snow was a recent expert for the Talking Story newsletter on graphic novels. In this interview she answers a few more questions about her recent book, A Parent's Guide to the Best Kid's Comics: Choosing Titles… Continue reading Everything You Wanted to Know about Graphic Novels…BUT Didn't Know Who To Ask. PLUS THREE GIVEAWAYS
The Rise of the Young Adult Novel- YA Literature Panel Discussion
Tracey Adams, Beth Revis, Snow Wildsmith, Lois Moss, Carrie Ryan Hosted by the newly formed chapter of the Women's National Book Association, last week's YA Literature panel packed in a lively group of young adult and middle grade writers. The panel was ably moderated by Snow Wildsmith, former teen librarian, writer, and book reviewer; her questions about… Continue reading The Rise of the Young Adult Novel- YA Literature Panel Discussion
Young Adult Literature Panel
If you live in or near Charlotte, NC and you're interested in writing for teens, then mark your calendar for the free panel, "The Rise of the Young Adult Novel" sponsored by the Women's National Book Association. When: Tuesday, Februrary 15 from 6:30-8 Where: Quail Hollow Estates Club House. 7301 Quail Meadow Lane, right off Park/Johnston Road. Who:… Continue reading Young Adult Literature Panel