“It’s no small feat to make a difference in somebody’s life, and Greitens has written a book that is a fitting honor to all the people who made a difference in his. By sharing these stories with young readers, he now has a chance to make a difference in a few more.”- The New York…
Shadow Dance (Book One of the Shadow Saga) is a must read for any fantasy enthusiast
This gripping tale of heroism and valor, Shadow Dance by John Harrison, is ideal for young adults as well as mature readers. The plot is tense, dramatic, and engrossing. This book will definitely resonate with the generation raised on epic battles between good and evil such as Harry Potter and Twilight. Novelist John Harrison has…
The poems in NASTY BUGS Lee Bennett Hopkins are itchingly great
Crossposted on Daily Kos Gross! … Boys will love this collection … a book of poetry with a decided ick factor. The bugs are delightfully nasty and include magots, chiggers, wasps, lice and bed bugs. Nasty Bugs by Lee Bennett Hopkins is a collection of creepy, crawly poems by some of today’s most beloved children’s…
BEA to Host Star Wars Reads Day Celebration at North America’s Largest Annual Book Convention
“Power Readers” to Participate in BookExpo America on Saturday, June 1st, 2013 For youngsters (as well as seasoned fans!) there will be a Star Wars Reads Day Celebration on BEA’s Uptown Stage featuring a trivia contest as well as signings by Star Wars authors and giveaways. Additionally, many other authors will be participating in BEA’s…
Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
“It has always been with a sense of awe that I have regarded those who have either voluntarily or involuntarily, assumed the role of guardians of life and liberty, by taking an oath to preserve and defend the Constitution against enemies, foreign and domestic.,” writes Richard Larsen in the Idaho State Journal: I’m deeply moved…
Four Twitter ideas for teaching concise writing, a FREE Ebook and other resources
Here are some activities that I will use in my 10th and 11th grade creative writing class this summer for TRIO/Upward Bound. The strategies teach concise writing and are based on Twitter. However, the ideas can easily be adapted for other platforms including Facebook status updates or text messages. SOURCE: Less Is More: Using Social…
How I Published All of My Books
I have published 10 books for children and adults. Here’s how I did it
I’m donating any profits from affiliate marketing sales and Yahoo! performance this week to Red Cross for MOORE, OKLAHOMA
I’ll be donating any profits from my affiliate marketing sales and Yahoo! performance pay this week, to the Red Cross for MOORE, OKLAHOMA. So if you haven’t yet checked out the Young People’s Pavilion store as well as book links in various posts on this blog; or read any of my articles on Yahoo! now…
The Urban Liason Magazine Provides Great Writing Samples for Intermediate, Secondary and College Students
I have been fortunate to use The Urban Liaison Magazine with my various writing and communication classes for several years. The writing is snazzy, clear, correct and concise. It taps into themes and issues that are important to all types of consumers. By using a local angle, the essays and wonderful graphics keep my students…
Independent Film Producer Jim Lemley Highlights Magic, Improvisation and Death at University of Idaho Commencement
Independent film producer Jim Lemley added a little razzle-dazzle to the University of Idaho commencement ceremony and encouraged graduates to worry less about figuring everything out right away. “Contrary to what my grey hair might suggest, I definitely do not have life figured out…but the one thing I’ve learned is that’s OK,” said Lemley. “Life…
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