At the Writer's Intensive Roundtable in New York

I presented my manuscript to nine people. It was an exciting experience to have my work critiqued by my peers and an editor. Teatime with Harmony Hen received a good revision. I hope to send it out to publishers soon!

More Pictures from the Conference in New York

Lin Oliver, the president and founder of SCBWI, signs a copy of my book Hank Zipzer by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver. The book was a great read and Lin was even greater. She is an adorable woman. I told her so in person. I hope I see her again in Los Angeles.

Another highlight was when Jane Yolen signed my book Pretty Princess Pig and How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? Heidi E. Y. Stemple signed the first book which she authored with Jane.

More highlights to come...

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!