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New Year - New Novels Blast & Giveaway

1/30/2017

WELCOME TO THE NEW YEAR - NEW NOVELS BLAST!

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MCBD 2017: It Starts with a Raindrop/Comienza con una Gota de Lluvia by Michael Smith Book Review & Craft #ReadYourWorld

1/27/2017

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Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2017 (1/27/17) is in its fourth year and was founded by Valarie Budayr from Jump Into A Book and Mia Wenjen from PragmaticMom. Our mission is to raise awareness of the ongoing need to include kids’ books that celebrate diversity in home and school bookshelves while also working diligently to get more of these types of books into the hands of young readers, parents and educators.

Despite census data that shows 37% of the US population consists of people of color, only 10% of children’s books published have diversity content. Using the Multicultural Children’s Book Day holiday, the MCBD Team is on a mission to change all of that.

Current Sponsors: MCBD 2017 is honored to have some amazing Sponsors on board. Platinum Sponsors include Scholastic, Barefoot Books and Broccoli. Other Medallion Level Sponsors include heavy-hitters like Author Carole P. Roman, Audrey Press, Candlewick Press, Fathers Incorporated, KidLitTV, Capstone Young Readers, ChildsPlayUsa, Author Gayle Swift, Wisdom Tales Press, Lee& Low Books, The Pack-n-Go Girls, Live Oak Media, Author Charlotte Riggle, Chronicle Books and Pomelo Books

Author Sponsor include: Karen Leggett Abouraya, Veronica Appleton, Susan Bernardo , Kathleen Burkinshaw, Delores Connors, Maria Dismondy, D.G. Driver, Geoff Griffin, Savannah Hendricks, Stephen Hodges, Carmen Bernier-Grand,Vahid Imani, Gwen Jackson, Hena, Kahn, David Kelly, Mariana Llanos, Natasha Moulton-Levy, Teddy O'Malley, Stacy McAnulty, Cerece Murphy, Miranda Paul, Annette Pimentel, Greg Ransom, Sandra Richards, Elsa Takaoka, Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, Sarah Stevenson, Monica Mathis-Stowe SmartChoiceNation, Andrea Y. Wang

We’d like to also give a shout-out to MCBD’s impressive CoHost Team who not only hosts the book review link-up on celebration day, but who also works tirelessly to spread the word of this event. View our CoHosts HERE.

MCBD Links to remember:

MCBD site: http://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/

Free Multicultural Books for Teachers: http://bit.ly/1kGZrta

Free Kindness Classroom Kit for Homeschoolers, Organizations, Librarians and Educators:
http://multiculturalchildrensbookday.com/teachers-classroom-kindness-kit/

Free Diversity Book Lists and Activities for Teachers and Parents: http://bit.ly/1sZ5s8i

Hashtag: Don’t forget to connect with us on social media and be sure and look for/use our official hashtag #ReadYourWorld.

About the Book

Title: It Starts with a Raindrop/Comienza con una Gota de Luvia
Author: Michael Smith
Illustrator: Angela Alvarenga & Jonathan E. Goley
Recommended Ages: 5-8
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: East West Discovery Press
Publication Date: January 23, 2017
Summary: Celebrate the beauty and wonder of the water cycle through lyrical rhyming text and vibrant realistic paintings. The story of water is described eloquently in this delightful and informational book that engages children and adults alike to appreciate water and life.

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About the Author: Michael Smith

Michael Smith is the author of many non-fiction and fiction books for all ages. Among his many award-winning titles are Relativity/Relatividad, a Junior Library Guild Selection, Thomas the T. rex, an Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12, and What in the World, a Moonbeam Children Book Award Gold Medal Winner. Smith often gets his inspiration to write from traveling and exploring remote regions.

About the Illustrators: Angela Alvarenga & Jonathan E. Goley

Angela Alvarenga is an illustrtor from a quiet desert town in California. She received her Bachelors in Fine Art from the California State University of Fullerton. When she is not working in her studio, she can most likely be found outdoors doing plein air painting or sketching. It Starts with a Raindrop is her picture book debut.

Jonathon E. Goley (1953 - 2015) illustrated hundreds of celebrated works for major television shows and feature films for over 30 years. His notable television series and animated movie credits include Dora the Explorer, The Addams Family, The Smurfs, Tom and Jerry, The Flintstone Kids, The Pagemaster, Ferngully the Last Rainforest, and The Jetsons.

My Review

It Starts with a Raindrop is an educational story that teaches young children about the water cycle in a simple and captivating manner.

One of my favorite aspects of the book is that it is written in lovely verse. Studies show that rhyme can improve reading skills and help children detect the phonetic constituents of words. This, together with the lessons on the water cycle and the English/Spanish text make It Starts with a Raindrop a delightful and beautiful multicultural read.

The amazing illustrations are done in soft colors and are wonderfully detailed which add to the story's charm.

I highly recommend picking up a copy of It Starts with a Raindrop. Perfect for classroom and home libraries.

Raindrop Collage

1. Draw a large water drop on white construction paper.

2. Children (with adult help) will need to cut all sorts of blue art from magazines

3. Use glue sticks to overlap all the pieces on the white raindrop, with lighter colors on left and darker on the right.

4. When complete, cut out the drop for smooth edges.

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It Started with a Kiss by Melanie Moreland Release Blitz

1/23/2017

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Release Blitz
It Started with a Kiss

Author: Melanie Moreland

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Cover Designer: Monark Design Services

Publisher: Enchanted Publications

Release Date: January 23, 2017

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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"></span> It Started with a Kiss by Melanie Moreland from Bibliophile Productions on Vimeo.

It started with a kiss.

Then it became so much more.

Love at first sight.

Avery Connor doesn’t believe in it.

But what about love at first kiss?

A favor for a friend. Kiss a stranger and walk away.

But what if that favor, and that stranger, prove to be the turning point of her life?

What if that kiss leads to something more?

Dr. Daniel Stewart is certain it will.

He is determined to make her see him. To feel what he feels.

To have the effects of that kiss last forever.

A story about taking a chance, opening your heart to the moment, and falling in love.

New York Times/USA Today bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of twenty-seven-plus years and their rescue cat Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.

While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys travelling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.

Melanie delights in a good romance story with some bumps along the way, but is a true believer in happily ever after. When her head isn’t buried in a book, it is bent over a keyboard, furiously typing away as her characters dictate their creative storylines to her, often with a large glass of wine keeping her company.

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Rosinanti Series by Kevin J. Kessler Sales Blitz

1/23/2017

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Rosinanti (The Rosinanti Series Book 1)

By Kevin J. Kessler

Genre: Fantasy Action Adventure

238 pages

BLURB:

The Rosinanti Dragons are no more. Since their extinction nearly one thousand years ago these primal powerhouses have fallen into the obscurity of history’s forgotten lore. In that time, humans have come to dominate the world of Terra, peacefully ignorant to one horrifying truth: ancient evil stirs around them, waiting to reclaim its lost world. For Valentean Burai, animus warrior of the kingdom of Kackritta, the details surrounding humanity’s victory over the Rosinanti are more than just a history lesson. The long-buried mysteries of this archaic conflict may hold the answers that he has so desperately sought regarding his own past. As the awful truth of the Rosinanti’s supposed demise comes to light, Valentean must stand together with Seraphina, a magically gifted princess, to embark upon a mission to maintain order and light throughout Terra. Only together can these two lifelong friends face down the resurgence of the Rosinanti legacy, and combat the greatest threat their world has ever known.

Also Available in Kindle Unlimited and Paperback

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3PGCI6?tag=geolinker-20

5 OUT OF 5 STARS!!!

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“MUST READ FANTASY” ~ Peace & Patriots

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“An amazing page turner by Kevin Kessler” ~ Amazon Customer

ALSO AVAILABLE

Rosinanti: The Decimation of Casid (A Rosinanti Novella, Volume 1.5)
By Kevin J. Kessler
Genre: Fantasy Action Adventure

58 pages

While an entire world away, men turn into dragons and ancient magic ignites the air, Casid lived on in peaceful ignorance. This tiny village and its people existed outside of the conflict which threatened to swallow Terra, until the day chaos itself landed upon its shores.

Now, one lone warrior seeks to protect his family, his friends, and the woman he loves as demons rise from the flames to burn everything he has ever loved to ash. This man is no god, no fundamental force of nature. He is simply a man, alone against the fury of chaos.

Casid will be decimated, consumed by the same blaze which threatens to overtake all of Terra. But what will rise from the ashes of this once perfect haven, forged in the fires of tragedy and loss, might become the most fearsome opponent the darkness has ever known.

Also Available in Kindle Unlimited and Paperback

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2jRfbuB

AUTHOR BIO

Kevin J. Kessler lives in Orlando Florida, where he owns the White Dragon Podcast Network, which puts out weekly podcasts on a variety of topics from Walt Disney World, to movies, television, comic books, video games and more.

A lifelong geek, Kessler can often be found at the many theme parks and local attractions in Orlando.

He developed the story for Rosinanti as a sophomore in high school, sixteen years before the book’s release.

Since an early age, Kessler has been an avid reader, often found lost within the magical worlds found within the pages of fantasy novels.

"It was always my dream to create such a world of my very own," he said. "Even as a kid when my friends would want to play Power Rangers or X-Men, I would always create a new Ranger or Mutant rather than portray an established character. There is power in creativity! Creativity breeds creation!"

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Wizardry Goes Wild by Sunayna Prasad Blog Tour & Excerpt

1/22/2017

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About the Book

Middle Grade Fantasy
Date Published: February 20th, 2016
Publisher: Trafford

After months of living a normal life, thirteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy faces magic again. Only this time, though, she is cursed with it, thanks to an old depressed skeleton named Errol. Alyssa’s time with her godfather, Alex, will never be the same again, as she can perform sorcery, but never control it.

From letting out enchantments at school to creating outdoor disasters, Alyssa is bound to face consequences. She can only get rid of her powers if she can boost her confidence levels and improve her bravery. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. She must measure those abilities with a special device called a skillometer. Will she be able to get rid of her unwanted wizardry?

Excerpt

The scent of lavender drifted into Alyssa’s nostrils, causing her to inhale. The aroma tickled the inside of her nose. Vapor also touched her face as she lay on top of her bed. She opened her eyes, noticing the lilac-covered mist clouding around her face. Gasping, she bolted up. She turned to her window and saw that it remained shut as it had all day.
Where did this come from? Alyssa thought.
Her stomach knotted as she hopped off her bed. Something like this could not just happen out of nowhere—unless—it was caused by… wizardry. Alyssa raised her eyebrows as an alarm buzzed inside her head. She couldn’t believe it. It was now October—six months since people and creatures doing sorcery had left her life. And that amount of time was only the minimum amount for magic to stay out of her daily routines with everything she’d done. If not, wizardry would have just left her alone forever.

About the Author

Sunayna Prasad is a college student studying art. In her free time, she likes to write fiction. She is also the author of From Frights to Flaws, which is the first installment of the series, Alyssa McCarthy’s Magical Missions. Sunayna lives in New York with her family.

Contact Information
Website: www.sunaynaprasadbooks.com

Purchase Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Alyssa-McCarthys-Magical-Missions-Wizardry-ebook/dp/B01C6QCG8E/ref=sr_1_1_twi_kin_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1480374688&sr=1-1&keywords=sunayna+prasad
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Book Blast Sign-Ups: Dream Horse Adventures Series by Susan Count

1/20/2017

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BeachBoundBooks is pleased to be coordinating a Book Blast for the children's book series Dream Horse Adventures written by Susan Count. The blast will run February 7 - 9, 2017.

Details About the Blast

I will provide you with all the HTML for the Book Blast post that will be very similar to this post, but will include a code for a shared Rafflecopter giveaway. You will be able to edit the post to suit your personal style. You may post any time between 12:00 am (EST), February 7 - 9, 2017

In exchange for posting in the Book Blast, you will earn a spot (Twitter or Facebook) on a shared Rafflecopter giveaway for paperback copies of the books.

About the Books

Title: Mary's Song (Dream Horse Adventure Book 1) Author: Susan Count
Genre: Children's Fiction
Number of Pages: 122
Publisher: Hastings Creations Group
Release Date: October 20, 2016

Book Description: Mary’s heart breaks over the pending destruction of a beautiful, but damaged filly. When life is not fair, the courageous challenge the obstacles. Twelve-year-old Mary was disabled at the age of four by the same virus that took the life of her mother. While she longs to have a horse of her own, she’s limited to reading horse books. A talented artist, she spends her days on a blanket in the grass sketching the horses at the farm next door. She falls in love with one of the foals and is outraged to learn the filly is considered worthless as it was born lame. Mary befriends and enlists the help of twelve-year-old Laura, whose family owns the horse farm. Against the better judgment of the farm manager, a brief reprieve is negotiated for the foal’s life. The girls conspire to raise money to save her, but time is running out. Sadly, it appears the expensive surgery the foal needs has little chance to correct her problem anyway. Mary isn’t about to give up. She sacrifices what she holds dear, including the trust of her papa, to gain her heart’s desire. Will she lose everything in her struggle to save the foal?

Title: Selah's Sweet Dream (Dream Horse Adventure Book 2)
Author: Susan Count
Genre: Children's Fiction
Number of Pages: 198
Publisher: Hastings Creations Group
Release Date: December 15, 2015

Book Description: American Horse Publications - FIRST PLACE - Equine Fiction..... Feathered Quill - GOLD Award..... Readers Favorites - GOLD Award..... Twelve-Year-Old SELAH (Say-la) aspires to be an equestrian superstar. That would require a horse. HER DILEMMA: Grandpa wants nothing to do with horses. THEN: Selah sees buzzards circling the grasslands behind Grandpa’s farm. They are stalking a horse trapped in wire and Selah is its only hope. DANGEROUS: The horse is wild and defiant - jeopardizing Selah’s dreams. FOILED: The legal owner searched for the horse for two years and wants it back. BUT: Selah is confident that God will provide her heart’s desire. MEMORIES: Grandpa shows Selah a video, from long ago, of a phenomenal equestrian. Selah declares that she wants to be like her and Grandpa explains the rider was her grandmother. HOPE: A world renowned horse trainer offers to train SweetDream and Selah. FOILED AGAIN: Her parents could ruin everything unless Sweet Dream’s unruly behavior ruins it first. LOST: Selah’s opportunity to mirror the equestrian talent of her renowned grandmother evaporates when the horse causes mayhem at the trainer’s facility. NEVER GIVE UP: Will Selah gather her courage and face up to the trainer to save her aspirations?

About the Author

One day...I began to write with no preconceived ideas about anything. I’d read what I had written the day before and add another scene to the adventure. No one could have been more astounded than I was when it turned into a book. The whole process gave me great joy and restored my spirit after a season of loss. My motivation was my desire to bless one particular young lady with a story to show her a love relationship in a family, with the Lord, and with a horse. I truly thought the story would remain in a drawer until she was old enough to read it. Surprise.

I write at an antique secretary desk which belonged to the same grandmother who introduced me to horse books. The desk has secret compartments and occupies a glass room with a forest view. Bunnies and cardinals regularly interrupt my muse, as do my horses grazing in a clearing.

Though I am a rider and lover of horses, I make no claims of expertise in any riding discipline. I hope that my research keeps me from annoying those who would know.

The only thing more fun than riding might be writing horse adventure stories.
Saddle up and ride along!

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Kid Lit Blog Hop January 2017

1/18/2017

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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017!

We welcome you to the January 2017 Kid Lit Blog Hop. It was great to have a break for the holidays but it is also just as great to enjoy a brand new year of reading, reviewing, and sharing terrific children's literature. This monthly hop, happens every 3rd Wednesday of the month. It is designed to engage a group of people who love everything that has to do with children's literature. Everyone is welcome to join us: bloggers, authors, publicist, and publishers!

Have you seen the Kid Lit Blog Hopper Facebook fan page? This page has all the news and information related to the hop plus ongoing posts, giveaways, news articles, etc. related to Kid's Lit. Check it out and of course, please like the page.

We want to take this opportunity to promote a yearly day in which kid lit bloggers around the world share. Multicultural Book Day has been going on a few years now. Several of us participate and promote this day. You will find a list of 100's of books to choose from as well as activities to enhance the books. Children need to always seen themselves in the books they read. Join us on January 27th.

So for our hop, please make sure that your posts are related to Children’s literature only and add it to the linky. (Please make sure to add your direct post only) If you are an author, feel free just to link to your blog. Once you are done, then hop around to visit others. Please follow the co-host and visit at least the one or two people above your link. Please leave a comment when you do visit, we all like those.

Also, it would be appreciated if you grab the Kid Lit Blog Hop Badge and display it on your blog and/or your post. Note: Make sure you have the newest badge as the old one goes to the wrong page.

We would also be grateful if you tweet and/or posted on Facebook about the blog hop. Let’s grow this wonderful community.

This year's Kid Lit Hop dates are as follows:

January 18th
February 16th
March 15th
April 19th
May 17th
June 21st
July 19th
August 16th
September 20th
October 18th
November 15th
December No hop

Thanks for sharing your great children's books with all of us! The hostess will be around to see you.

Happy Hopping!

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Back from Broken by Rosheka Henry Book Tour

1/13/2017

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Write Now Literary is pleased to announce Back From Broken by Rosheka Henry Virtual book Tour January 9-20, 2017.

Book Release Date: June 2016

Genre: Religious/Self Help

About The Book

BACK FROM BROKEN is the story of one womanâ€™s journey back to wholeness. It is one womanâ€™s pursuit to getting rid of what was holding her back from being who God has called her to be. This story will give you the heartbreak and bitterness that one holds onto but decides to let go of so that Wholeness can begin. This book will enlightened you, teach you what you need to know and empower you, and equip you with the tools that you need in order to walk in your wholeness, the last thing that I hope that this book can do for you is to impact you.

About The Author

ROSHEKA SHONTA HENRY is a native of Georgia, and was raised in Alabama. She grew up to love the medical field, and spent the majority of her career working at surrounding community hospitals as a phlebotomist and patient register. She is a proud and devoted member of Word of Truth Ministries, where her father, Pastor John L. Cook is the Sr. Pastor. She is also a certified dance instructor, where she leads the dance ministry at her church. She also teaches praise dancing in the surrounding churches. Roshekaâ€™s praise dance ministry has been featured on local television stations numerous times. She has received awards as well as trophies for her profound work in her dance ministry. She is very devoted to Kingdom work. God is her driving force. She is the author of â€œBACK FROM BROKENâ€¦A DANCERS JOURNEY BACK TO WHOLENESSâ€, which is the autobiography of her life. She has written a gospel song called â€œHallelujahâ€ song by an up and coming artist, that can be downloaded on all major online music apps, such as iTunes and Google Play. She is also a single mother of three gifted children.

Her passion in life is to empower women, as well as men, and children. Her love for mankind has driven her to pursue a path that will inspire others to be all that they can be in life and in Christ. She is an inspirational speaker as well as an advocate for women who are broken. She works closely with her church and local food bank feeding the hungry.

Rosheka has also had the opportunity to model for The Wonderful World of Fashion Show. She has been known to grace the camera with her smile for multiple companies in her area. She has a bright future in ministry and is looking to open a Non-profit Organization THE BACK FROM BROKEN CENTER for broken women looking for inner help.

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The Box by Yvette Cragun Book Tour

1/12/2017

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About the Book

Title: The Box
Author: Yvette Cragun
Illustrator: Alex Smith
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Pink Umbrella Books
Publication Date: December 2, 2016
Summary: A young boy's adventures begin when he finds a big, empty, cardboard box on his front lawn. Using his active imagination, the box can take him anywhere he wants to go.

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My Review

The Box is a fun read-aloud picture book about the exciting adventures that await those who open their imagination.

A young boy can't believe his luck when he finds a box in his front yard and he immediately gets to work filling it with his treasures. He soon realizes his box would be more enjoyable with friends and invites his friends to join him. Where will their journeys take them?

The Box is written with simple rhyme and is colorfully illustrated. Perfecty to engage young readers.

I recommend picking up a copy.

About the Author

Yvette Cragun is the third of nine children. Growing up in a large family was always an adventure. Yvette started devouring books at a young age and truly enjoys getting lost in fictitious worlds. She began writing stories five years ago with encouragement from her husband, big sister and mother-in-law. Her six children are her inspiration and her greatest blessing.

About the Illustrator

Alex Smith lives in Litchfield Park, Arizona, with her parents, sister, and two pet rats. She works as a mixed media studio artist and is so excited to have illustrated her first children’s book (this very one!). If you give her a big, empty box, she will most likely paint on it. Her work can be seen on Facebook at Illuminations: Alex Smith.

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A Greyhound, a Groundhog by Emily Jenkins Book Review

1/11/2017

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About the Book

Title: A Greyhound, a Groundhog
Author: Emily Jenkins
Illustrator: Chris Appelhans
Recommended Ages: 3-7
Number of Pages: 32
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
Publication Date: January 3, 2017
Summary: From a heavyweight author-and-illustrator duo comes a delicious tongue twister of a picture book that features a little round greyhound and a little round groundhog. With very spare, incredibly lively language, this is an entertaining read-aloud, with two amazing—and oh-so-adorable—characters at its heart.

When a greyhound meets a groundhog, wordplay and crazy antics ensue. The two animals, much like kids, work themselves into a frenzy as they whirl around and around one another. (Around, round hound. Around, groundhog!) The pace picks up (Around and around and astound and astound!), until they ultimately wear themselves out.

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My Review

A Greyhound, a Groundhog is a charming tale of an unusual friendship set in motion through playful text and magical illustrations.

I absolutely adore this book. The author's beautiful, yet simple text gives the feel of constant movement. The words seem to swirl across the pages enchanting readers. The whimsical watercolor illustrations are stunning. They perfectly capture the fun loving nature and graceful dancing of the characters. A Greyhound, a Groundhog is simply wonderful.

I highly recommend picking up a copy.

About the Author

I was born in New York City, grew up in Cambridge, MA and Seattle, WA, studied English at Vassar, and then came to New York to get my doctorate in 19th-century English literature at Columbia. My dissertation was called "The Reading Public and the Illustrated Novel, 1890-1914," and a chapter of it can be found in the first issue of the journal Book History.
Tongue First, a book of essays, was published in 1998. A novel, Mister Posterior and The Genius Child was published in 2002. It was a Barnes and Noble "Discover Great New Writers" pick.
My father is playwright Len Jenkin, and together, he and I wrote a novel for children called The Secret Life of Billie's Uncle Myron (1996). Subsequently, my first picture book, Five Creatures was awarded the Charlotte Zolotow Honor and the Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor.

Subsequent picture books include Lemonade in Winter, Toys Meet Snow, The Fun Book of Scary Stuff and Water in the Park., That New Animal received the Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor as well.

For readers age 6-10, the Toys series includes three books: Toys Go Out, Toy Dance Party and Toys Come Home, all with illustrations by Paul O. Zelinsky. Invisible Inkling, also for young middle-grade readers, has pictures by Harry Bliss. Upside-Down Magic is co-authored with Sarah Mlynowski and Lauren Myracle.
I've written articles for a number of magazines and essay collections as well. If you're interested in my work for young adults, visit E. Lockhart.
To ask about school visits (nursery-5th grade) in the New York City area and further afield, contact Christine Labov at the Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau.

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Release Blitz It Started with a Kiss

Author: Melanie Moreland

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Cover Designer: Monark Design Services

Publisher: Enchanted Publications

Release Date: January 23, 2017

<span style="font-family: &quot;trebuchet ms&quot; , sans-serif;"></span> It Started with a Kiss by Melanie Moreland from Bibliophile Productions on Vimeo.

It started with a kiss.

Then it became so much more.

Love at first sight.

Avery Connor doesn’t believe in it.

But what about love at first kiss?

A favor for a friend. Kiss a stranger and walk away.

But what if that favor, and that stranger, prove to be the turning point of her life?

What if that kiss leads to something more?

Dr. Daniel Stewart is certain it will.

He is determined to make her see him. To feel what he feels.

To have the effects of that kiss last forever.

A story about taking a chance, opening your heart to the moment, and falling in love.

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