Category Archives: picture Books
Jill Biden writes children’s book to salute military families
"I really feel that you write your best about what you know best," Jill Biden, who taught in Delaware before moving to Washington, said Tuesday during a brief telephone interview with The associated Press. "That’s what I teach to my … Read more
Spanish bank CAM likely ‘has EUR 12bn losses’ — EUbusiness – legal, business and economic news from Europe and the EU
(MADRID) – Failed Spanish savings bank Caja Mediterraneo likely has losses of about 12 billion euros ($16 billion), far more than first thought, the bank that bought it said on Wednesday.
Banco Sabadell, which took over the bank, known as … Read more
The RUFF Writers’ BFF’s
10Jan
CHECK-IN for “PAWS-ON” Pages to Print Each month, throughout 2012, new “PAWS-ON” intergenerational activity pages will be added to this spot. Click on the “RUFF Spots” at right for more activities for home, school and in your community for each of … Read more
The Fearless Five: A Thrilling Picture Book Series About A Team of Five Young, Black Kids Turned Superheroes
The Fearless five: a Thrilling Picture Book Series About a Team of five Young, Black Kids Turned Superheroes
– See what a group of young, black kids come up with when left to explore their own potential instead of sitting … Read more
On Books: Wolcott Gibbs at his best, worst
Wolcott Gibbs was a brilliant parodist, a good reporter, a ghastly theater and film critic. he was also a depressive and a devout alcoholic. in other words, he fit right in at The new Yorker.
Bloomsbury’s new anthology Backward Ran … Read more
Surprise Booksigning « Beyond Her Book
It’s always a treat for me when I can share my passion for books with others. This past week I’ve spent with my grandkids and when I asked them the favorite part of my visit, they both responded enthusiastically, “Barnes … Read more
Writing Children’s Books – The 3 Commandments of Writing a Picture Book
Many beginners believe writing picture books are a breeze, but it requires a lot of skill to pack a story into a few words. if writing a picture book is your dream, here are some tips to consider before you … Read more
Duxbury-area events and community notes
DUXBURY – the Duxbury Art Association invites you to start your holiday shopping at its 39th annual Craft Showcase from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20, at Duxbury … Read more
Book review: Christmas children’s books 2011
Christmas is almost here… and the page is turning on another year of awe-inspiring children’s books. Picture stories, laugh-out-loud fun, and adventures to make you hair stand on end are all part and parcel of the festive fare so come … Read more
Interview with Kai Strand, Author of The Weaver
Kai Strand is a middle grade and young adult author. She lives in Central Oregon with her husband and children. they love to hike and geocache. She reads every story she writes to them. they are amazingly patient and remain appropriately enthusiastic. … Read more