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And the quotes keep coming (more from SCBWI LA 2009)

And the quotes keep coming (more from SCBWI LA 2009)

August 10, 2009

When Richard Peck speaks, the quotes come fast and furious! Here are a few of […]

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Big day at SCBWI LA 2009

August 9, 2009

Each day at this conference is filled with gems, gold nuggets, inspiration, rude awakenings, and […]

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2009 SCBWI National Conference–Favorite Quotes

2009 SCBWI National Conference–Favorite Quotes

August 8, 2009

I’m attending my first SCBWI National conference! As the newly appointed co-RA of the California […]

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Who Wrote That? Meet Marla Frazee

Who Wrote That? Meet Marla Frazee

July 27, 2009

A bi-weekly feature profiling the talented authors and illustrators who bring children’s books to life. […]

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Who Wrote That? Meet Patricia Polacco

Who Wrote That? Meet Patricia Polacco

July 15, 2009

A bi-weekly feature profiling the talented authors and illustrators who bring children’s books to life. […]

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What my author/illustrator friends do in their spare time (part 3)

July 7, 2009

Popular spare-time activities include family and friends–from volunteering in children’s schools to assisting aging parents. […]

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BOOK TALK:  SLIDING ON THE EDGE by C. Lee McKenzie

BOOK TALK: SLIDING ON THE EDGE by C. Lee McKenzie

July 3, 2009

From Lee: Sliding on the Edge is kind of gritty in parts because Shawna, the […]

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BOOK TALK:  THE FROG SCIENTIST by Pamela S. Turner

BOOK TALK: THE FROG SCIENTIST by Pamela S. Turner

July 1, 2009

From Pam: When Tyrone Hayes was growing up in Columbia, South Carolina, he didn’t worry […]

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BOOK TALK:  PUMPKIN BABY by Jane Yolen

BOOK TALK: PUMPKIN BABY by Jane Yolen

July 1, 2009

From Jane: In PUMPKIN BABY a child mistakes adults joking about a new baby as […]

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Do you have a book coming out this year?

Do you have a book coming out this year?

July 1, 2009

I’m beginning a new BOOK TALKS feature on my blog. Do you have a book […]

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    • Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger
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    • A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
    • Planet Ocean
    • Eavesdropping on Elephants
    • Neema’s Reason To Smile
    • Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
    • Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
    • Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    • Ebola: Fears and Facts
    • Jingle the Brass
    • Nugget on the Flight Deck
    • Surviving Animal Attacks
    • Elite Operations series
    • Energy Lab series
    • QuickReads Fluency Library
    • Books for English language-learners
    • Writers write all kinds of things
  • Author Visit Programs
    • FAQs
    • Calendar
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  • Writer Resources
    • Writing Classes
    • Manuscript or Proposal Critiques
    • How I got my start
  • Who is Patricia Newman?
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