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Just finished listening to the audiobook version of THE MAZE RUNNER by James Dashner (Delacorte, 2010). The book is first in a series for ages 12 and up and soon to be a movie. Here’s the book trailer: James Dashner offered advice for writers on Writer’s Digest website, so be sure to . . .
Today’s #BookADay: WE PLANTED A TREE, written by Diane Muldrow and illustrated by Bob Staake, published by Golden Books/Random House. In addition to being an author, Diane is also editorial director at Golden Books/Random House. I bought WE PLANTED A TREE at the 2010 SCBWI conference in Los Angeles, which was also the first . . .
“The difference between a published author and an unpublished one is one day. It only takes one day, one moment, for your whole world to shift. I firmly believe that if you work hard at improving your craft and you simply do not give up, your day will come.” – Mandy Hubbard
Today’s #BookADay: CATS’ NIGHT OUT, written by Caroline Stutson and illustrated by Jon Klassen (Paula Wiseman/Simon & Schuster). Who can resist dancing cats? Love the musical theme in this beautifully illustrated counting book. I swear I can almost hear the music in the background as I read this book. Jon Klassen . . .
Tarik and The Roots performed a Harry Potter-themed rap on the Jimmy Fallon show. Love. 🙂 (Thanks to Mediabistro)
I loved BREATHE by Scott Magoon (Paula Wiseman Books/Simon & Schuster) soooo much. I found the combination of sparse and lyrical text with gorgeous, airy art irresistible and deeply moving. I confess it also made me weepy. Have no idea if it’ll affect others the same way, but so much of this . . .
Today’s #BookADay: GIFT DAYS by Kari-Lynn Winters (author) and Stephen Taylor (illustrator), published by Fitzhenry & Whiteside. The launch of this book raised money for the charity Because I Am A Girl and has already raised enough money to send ten girls to school in Uganda for a full year. More info: Donalyn Miller’s Summer Book-A-Day Challenge | Archives of my #BookADay . . .
I love my sister Ruth Ohi’s CHICKEN, PIG, COW series from Annick Press! More info: Donalyn Miller’s Summer Book-A-Day Challenge | Archives of my #BookADay posts.
