Real Mermaids DO get Advance Reader Copies!
Date: Thursday September 2, 2010Posted in: Uncategorized
It’s HERE!
And it’s SO purr-ty!
And I held it for all of three minutes before one of my chicklets got a hold of it.
And now, my little girl, who is on the verge of being big girl, is upstairs in her PJs cuddled up in bed reading my book.
And that is just about the happiest feeling, ever.
Any bibliovideophiles out there?
I’m blogging about middle-grade book-to-movie adaptations over on the Mixed-Up Files website.
Come check it out! 
Just for giggles, I am guest blogging about ‘Writer’s Butt’ on the GotYA blog, wherein I share my handy diet tips (kinda) to help combat the First Draft 15™.
Come see! Come see!
I’m blogging over at THE MIXED UP FILES…OF MIDDLE-GRADE AUTHORS! a brand new blog about all things middle-grade.
Today? Audiobooks!
I am so pleased to be a contributing member of a new blog for middle-grade book readers and writers:
From the Mixed-Up Files…of Middle-Grade Authors
“Welcome to From the Mixed-Up Files…of Middle-Grade Authors. This group blog and website is dedicated to bringing attention to middle-grade books and the people who write them. And we hope to have a little fun along the way, too.”
Please pop by for a visit and a chance to WIN 9 middle-grade books (including ACADIAN STAR) as we launch this new, exciting site.
I’m packing as I type (well, taking a break from packing as I type) but tomorrow morning, bright and early, I’ll be winging my way to New Brunswick to take part in the Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award tour.
ACADIAN STAR was nominated for the 2009/2010 Hackmatack Program and I’ll be joining several other nominated authors, visiting schools throughout the Atlantic Provinces.
I am SO looking forward to meeting all the kids who took part in the program and excited to talk to them about one of my favourite things: BOOKS!
Here’s my schedule for the tour, so if I’m coming to your school, don’t be shy–say HI! The public library readings are open to the public so please drop in!
Reading 1: May 11 10:00 am: Nashwaaksis Public School Library, 324 Fulton Ave., Fredericton
Reading 2: May 11 1:10 pm: George Street Middle School, Fredericton
Reading 3: May 12 9:30 am: Oromocto Library, 54 Miramichi Rd, Fredericton
Reading 4: May 13 1:30 pm: Saint John Free Public Library, West branch, St. John
For more information on the Hackmatack Awards and how to participate for next year, check HERE.
Wow! 140 people, food, fun, prizes and tons of KIDS WHO LOVE BOOKS! It doesn’t get any better than this!
And thanks to all my friends, old and new, who came to help celebrate. I hope you enjoy KEEP OUT!
I’ll let the pictures do the talking
You’re invited: KEEP OUT! launch: Markham Village Library
Date: Wednesday April 28, 2010Posted in: Red Dune Adventures
Introducing the Teachers’ Guide for KEEP OUT!
This junior chapter book is ideal for grades 2-4. The guide is catered for those grade levels with activities, discussions and links to curriculum. A bit about the book:
André and Lucas are twin brothers who live on PEI with their park warden mother and veterinarian father. Their mother is working to protect piping plovers, and the boys join in, helping to put up gates around nests and making sure no one trespasses in the sensitive area. When one nest is destroyed, the boys have to do some handy detective work to find the culprits.
Written in an accessible, engaging style, and illustrated with line drawings by Diane Lucas, Keep Out! is the perfect choice for emergent or reluctant readers who like a good mystery.
Read the first chapter: HERE!
View the book trailer: HERE!
Buy: chapters.indigo.ca │amazon.ca
If you have used the Teachers’ Guide, please drop me a line with your feedback. I’d love to hear how it goes!
