Specials Presentations at Marquette-Alger Young Authors Event May 6-9 2013
I'm honored to be asked to participate in Young Authors as a Specials Presenter during the week of May 6-9. My presentation, Rockin' Writing, will focus on using the five senses in writing and include a short writing workshop. Here's a good article about the 2012 Young Authors event: http://www.miningjournal.net/page/content.detail/id/561825/Young-authors.html?nav=5138
A Warm Winter Tail Selected for Participation in Great Lakes Great Reads Literature Program 2013/2014
The Michigan Reading Association (MRA) has selected 40 children's and YA books written by Michigan authors to be part of the 2013/2014 Great Lakes Great Reads promotion. A Warm Winter Tail is one of 8 selected for the K-1st grade division. Children across Michigan will read each story and vote on their favorite. Winners will be announced at the MRA Conference next spring. Keep those fingers crossed!
Snowbound Books Signing
It was so much fun to sign books in Marquette. It was great to see familiar faces and feel the book love! Thanks Dianne, Dana, and Ray for the opportunity.
Check out this video clip of the Moosewood Nature Center Event! http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?id=824158
Learning how animals adapt to cold.
Hillsdale Community Library Author Talk and Book Signing
Saturday, December 8, 10-11am. Come say, "Hi!"
Dexter MI school visits!
* Wylie Elementary on Thursday, December 6, 5:30-7:30
* Bates Elementary on Friday, December 7 in the morning
* Cornerstone Elementary on Friday, December 7 in the afternoon
New Book!
Sylvan Dell will publish my new book about how animals adapt to heat! The book will launch in spring of 2014 and the amazing Christina Wald will illustrate!
When they are hot, squirrels lick their forearms for the evaporative effect! Who knew?
Book Launch at Peter White Public Library, Sunday October 14, 2012. Many thanks to Dianne at Snowbound Books for their support.
SCBWI-MI Fall Conference 2012: Michigan Debut Author Panel
SCBWI-MI Fall Conference in Greektown ("Opah!")
(left to right ) Tracy Bilen, Laura Ellen Handy, Kelly Barson, me :)
Monday, October 1st: 10 Stop Nonstop Blog Tour for A Warm Winter Tail Officially Begins!
We are on our way with an amazing line up of hosts! I couldn't be happier or more grateful for the support. Thank you in advance to all the hosts for their hospitality. I hope you hop on the bus and come along! Be sure to comment at each stop to be entered to win a signed book and plush animal.
Monday October 1st: Robin McCoy at www.inspiredbysavannah.com
2nd: Casey McCormick and Natalie Aguirre at http://www.literaryrambles.com (guest post)
3rd: Sue Heavenrich at http://archimedesnotebook.blogspot.com
4th: Tiffany at www.tiftalksbooks.com
5th: Anastasia Suen at http://asuen.com/blog
Monday October 8th: Nancy Shaw at www.nancyshawbooks.com
12th: Darcy Pattison at www.darcypattison.com (guest post)
11th: Wendy Lawrence at www.thefamilythatreadstogether.com
12th: Jennifer Rumberger at www.jenniferrumberger.com – winner announced!
15th: Debra Diesen at http://jumpingthecandlestick.blogspot.com
Monday October 1st: Robin McCoy at www.inspiredbysavannah.com
2nd: Casey McCormick and Natalie Aguirre at http://www.literaryrambles.com (guest post)
3rd: Sue Heavenrich at http://archimedesnotebook.blogspot.com
4th: Tiffany at www.tiftalksbooks.com
5th: Anastasia Suen at http://asuen.com/blog
Monday October 8th: Nancy Shaw at www.nancyshawbooks.com
12th: Darcy Pattison at www.darcypattison.com (guest post)
11th: Wendy Lawrence at www.thefamilythatreadstogether.com
12th: Jennifer Rumberger at www.jenniferrumberger.com – winner announced!
15th: Debra Diesen at http://jumpingthecandlestick.blogspot.com
Blog Tour for A Warm Winter Tail Gaining Speed!
Thanks to generous support by fellow bloggers, our virtual tour bus is preparing to hit the road. Visit the following sites (more to come) on the dates below, write a comment, and you'll be entered to win a copy of A WARM WINTER TAIL and a cute plush animal featured in the book.
Monday October 1st: www.inspiredbysavannah.com
Tuesday October 2nd: www.literaryrambles.com
Wednesday October 3rd: www.archimedesnotebook.blogspot.com
Friday October 5th: http://asuen.com/blog/
Friday October 12th: www.jenniferrumberger.com
Monday October 1st: www.inspiredbysavannah.com
Tuesday October 2nd: www.literaryrambles.com
Wednesday October 3rd: www.archimedesnotebook.blogspot.com
Friday October 5th: http://asuen.com/blog/
Friday October 12th: www.jenniferrumberger.com
A Warm Winter Tail is Available for Pre-Order!
At Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=a+warm+winter+tail
At Booksamillion:
http://www.booksamillion.com/search?id=5389960800185&query=a+warm+winter+tail&where=All
Or ask for it at your local indie. They can order through www.sylvandellpublishing.com.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=a+warm+winter+tail
At Booksamillion:
http://www.booksamillion.com/search?id=5389960800185&query=a+warm+winter+tail&where=All
Or ask for it at your local indie. They can order through www.sylvandellpublishing.com.
Promotional Material and Publisher Website Page for A Warm Winter Tail is Complete! Click here: http://www.sylvandellpublishing.com/bookpage.php?id=WarmWinter to peek at the publisher's website page.
Click below to view and print flyers!
| warmwinterpromo.pdf |
SCBWI Critique Meet and Greet
Saturday, March 10, 2012, Dandelion Cottage Room at Peter White Public Library.
Bring a manuscript (any genre within children's literature), 1000 words or less. I'll be the one with coffee and a treat or two -- and a red pen. Just kidding; no red pen, just some words of encouragement. Let me know if you are coming at carrieapear@aol.com.
I'll read your next book!
Interview: Children's Book Insider Newsletter
My interview with Laura Backes, Publisher of Children's Book Insider, will run in the December 2011 issue.
Christina Wald to illustrate WARM IN THE WINTER TAIL! Click here to see her beautiful work.
Sylvan Dell to publish WARM IN THE WINTER TAIL!
I'm pleased to announce a fall 2012 release date for this picture book about animal adaptations in the winter. Watch for more news...
SCBWI-MI Networking Day 2011: Saturday, February 26
Houghton Library, Houghton, MI -- Boni Ashburn is hosting
Superior Hills Elementary School 4th grade classroom visits: October 25, 27 and November 1
I enjoyed meeting the 4th graders at Superior Hills Elementary Schools! They were respectful listeners and contributed to our discussion of writing, reading and animal adapations. Thank you for the opportunity to spend time in your school.
SCBWI-MI Networking Day 2010: Saturday, March 6
I'm hosting the local Networking Day for SCBWI (www.scbwi.org).
It's Saturday, March 6, 2010, 2-5pm
Dandelion Cottage Room
Peter White Public Library (www.uproc.lib.mi.us/pwpl/)
Free and open to SCBWI members and non-members, this is a great opportunity to share news, bounce ideas, brainstorm resources, and ask questions about the business and craft of writing for children. Come anytime during the hours listed above.
RSVP is required to cpwpear@aol.com or 906-228-4465
(There may be critique opportunities if interested.)
Networking Day is held worldwide! Be a part of it!
It's Saturday, March 6, 2010, 2-5pm
Dandelion Cottage Room
Peter White Public Library (www.uproc.lib.mi.us/pwpl/)
Free and open to SCBWI members and non-members, this is a great opportunity to share news, bounce ideas, brainstorm resources, and ask questions about the business and craft of writing for children. Come anytime during the hours listed above.
RSVP is required to cpwpear@aol.com or 906-228-4465
(There may be critique opportunities if interested.)
Networking Day is held worldwide! Be a part of it!
School Visit: February 2, 2010, Mrs. Jurasin's 5th Grade
I visited Mrs. Jurasin's class to read Lizzy and the Twisted Sisters and talk about their storm story writing project. The class learned they could "amp up" their descriptive words for more impact (for example, "tormented" instead of "teased") and that tall tales take a piece of something real and exaggerate it A BUNCH which is a technique that could be used in their storm stories, too. I'd be happy to visit again -- what a great class!
