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International Dot Day is a celebration of creativity around the globe, inspired by Peter H. Reynolds’ book, The Dot. I was invited to contribute to the Celebri-Dots gallery, and came up with the image above. To authors and illustrators: If you’re interested in contributing a Celebri-dot to help inspired young people, here’s more info.
SKY JUMPERS – Author: Peggy Eddleman – Hardcover / 288 pages / Publication date: Sept. 24, 2013 from Random House Children’s Books. ISBN 0307981274. More info about the book on Goodreads. SKY JUMPERS by Peggy Eddleman is a fast-paced middle grade adventure with engaging characters and imaginative world-building. I was totally fascinated . . .
In case anyone was wondering, I *have* decided to upgrade my iPhone to the iPhone 5s. I read ebooks on my iPhone as well as taking a ton of photos, so the improved graphics capability (and especially the new camera features) make it well worth it for me. More info . . .
I recently did a quickie poll on Twitter asking the following: Q. Have you seen a young person reading a book on a digital device in the past year? (where a “young person” is teenager or younger)? Approximately half of the respondents said yes: Some of the comments: “Have seen . . .
I’ve been hearing the song in the above video in my head ever since my husband told me about it. The music video by Norwegian duo Ylvis went viral a few days ago. I love the wonky humor and tongue-in-cheek emo. Popular Science followed up with a “What Sound Does A Fox Really . . .
I came across this image while browsing St. Mary’s Public Library Pinterest board. The dress was custom-made from 2500 pages of multiple issues of ANGELA CARTER’S BOOK OF FAIRY TALES a few years ago for Litfest, a UK literary event. The dress designer usually creates bridal gowns! You can see the full dress . . .
Figured it was a good time to dust this comic off from the archives… Also see my Will Write For Chocolate comics.