SCBWI Winter Conference in New York

I met a wonderful illustrator named Debbie Ohi. She showed me the galley of her new book, 'I'm Bored'.

I met two excellent editors, Cheryl Klein and Samantha McFerrin.

Here's Cheryl again. She was signing copies of her new book Second Sight.

http://cherylklein.com/buying-second-sight/

Lin Oliver, the President of SCBWI and the author of a series of books, is a sweet and adorable person!

She signed a copy of the book that I purchased called HANK ZIPZER, Dump Trucks and Dogsleds: I'm on my Way, Mom! Henry Wrinkler is also the author of this book!

     The Access Copyright Foundation supported me to go to the SCBWI winter conference in New York. The foundation, http://www.acfoundation.ca/, was instrumental in my goal to develop as a children's author. I applied for the Professional Development grant that allowed me to go to New York to this informative conference to network and learn from a respected panel of editors, publishers and agents. I met authors and illustrators as well. It was an inspiring time which I will cherish forever. I will also implement everything I have learned. 

Get Ready, Get Set, Race!

I'm excited to tell you about a book which I co-authored called Howie's Adventures, 'Get Ready, Get Set, Race!' Howie, a young mechanic, finds a tear in the timing belt. The speedster wouldn't work without the timing belt. Howie has discovered an important flaw. Howie, with his pit crew is getting ready for the big race. Who will win the race? Will the Speedster No. 75  have a chance?

Here is a link to the book and the race car:

http://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/worx_toys/speedster_race_car_with_story_book.cfm?display=main

Access Copyright Foundation Professional Development Grant

I am the proud recipient of the Access Copyright Professional Development Grant! I am grateful to this organization for helping me with my children's writing career. This grant will help me attend a conference to attend classes in children's writing. For more information on this grant and others visit their website:


www.acfoundation.ca


Thank you Access Copyright for helping my dreams come true!

Gobble, Gobble

Gobble Gobble is a picture book written and illustrated by Cathryn Falwell. This book has colorful illustrations and informative (for the young), rhyming text about turkeys. Here's an excerpt:
                                           Turkeys! A flock of birds,
                                            with big strong feet.
                                            Turkeys look for seeds
                                            to eat.
For older children, there is 'Jenny's Journal' page at the end of the book. She talks about turkeys more in depth and provides turkey crafts. I really liked the book. I give it four out of five books!

Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond

Jo MacDonald Saw a Pond by Mary Quattlebaum and illustrated by Laura J. Bryant is a picture book based on the old song, "Old MacDonald Had a Farm". This is a fun book because you can choose to read the book or sing the book!  Here's an excerpt:
                       Jo MacDonald saw a pond,
                       E-I-E-I-O.
                       With a swish-swish here,
                       And a swish-swish there,
                       Here a swish, there a swish,
                       Everywhere a swish-swish.
                       Jo MacDonald saw a pond,
                       E-I-E-I-O.
I really enjoyed the book. I like the fresh new take on a old favorite!

Runaway Alphabet Review

     Runaway Alphabet is a picture book written by Kari-Lynn Winters and illustrated by Ben Frey. It's a delightful book to read to your children or grandchildren. I enjoyed reading it and hope you do too! Here's an excerpt:
                      At the carnival Pa shivers.
                      "It's c-c-cold. Maybe some
                      food will warm us up."
                      "Pa, listen to the drums!"

                       d-d-ddd-d.
                       d-d-ddd-d.

     The book has an introduction written by Marilyn Chapman, PhD who says that the book promotes 'young children's literacy development'.
     The letters of the alphabet are presented in a fun way. Here's another excerpt:
                       rrrrrr, rumbles the snowmobile that takes people up
                       the mountain. Nan grabs a tube and hops on.

Most recent children's book Published!

The table of contents main sections consists of
What are Manners?
Courteous Creatures
Polite Plants
Sharing with numbers
Technology
Caring Colors
Food for Sharing
Transportation Rules
Manners Around the World
Manners for Many (Group)
The book contains 64 pages of action rhymes for each catagory.

You can find this book at the University of Victoria Bookstore in British Columbia, Canada.
Also, you can find it on the web here:
http://www.millikenpub.com/product.aspx?id=TLC10595&source=AltSearch&ptype=mm&t=Movement+and+Music
The book is also at amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Finger-Rhymes-Manners-Lily-Erlic/dp/1573105953

I hope you enjoy this book with your preschoolers and kindergarteners!