About Laura Smith: Laura Smith is an office worker by day and an indie author/blogger/editor by night. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, she earned her B.A. in Creative Writing from Carlow University in 2007. She has since self-published three middle grade novels and is at work on her first middle grade series. She has also blogged for several websites, most recently HubPages, and is a volunteer editor for LitPick student book reviews. When she's not writing, she's usually drawing, … [Read more...]
Tata’s Earrings by Desiree Calderon de Fawaz
When Maya discovers that her grandma Tata (the most unusual granny around town) is concealing a pair of magical earrings under her veil, she immediately wants to find out how she got them and what makes them so special. Embark with Tata on a colorful trip around the world as she retells the story of how these magical earrings were created due to grandpa’s acts of compassion and his constant quest for social justice. As Maya uncovers the powerful energy of Love contained in Tata’s earrings, not … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Desiree Calderon de Fawaz
About Desiree Calderon de Fawaz: Growing up in Mexico City was a delight. I was rather lucky to have an illustrious father who, above all, fostered the love for reading, classical music, chess and all things cultural. His family had been the cradle of many historical and artistic personalities from writers like Jose Vasconcelos to painters like Frida Kahlo. I was only 6 when he came home with an easel, canvases and my new set of oil paints. From then on, we dedicated many afternoons to … [Read more...]
How Danny Found his Brave by Kerry Orchard
"The world can be a scary place and to Danny everything was scary, and I do mean everything! From bikes and bugs to burgers – and those are just the B words – Danny has a whole alphabet of fears. Danny was afraid because the mean and nasty yellow dragon had stolen his brave, and of course he was too afraid to ask for it back. But then the unthinkable happens and the biggest, most horrible dragon of them all steals not only Danny's dad's brave but his dad too! So Danny has no choice but head into … [Read more...]
How To Tame Dragons and Hush Hyenas by Kerry Orchard
Canadian Children's Book Centre "Best Book" selection kids and teens 2018 From: The Adventures in Behaviour Series "Jeremy is a kid that seems to wear trouble as a t-shirt and carries an uncontrollable rage inside, that is until he discovers how to tame his dragons and hush hyenas. On this particular day everything goes wrong and Jeremy's anger escapes erupting into wild hyenas and fire burping dragons causing mayhem in the classroom! Follow the adventure as Jeremy goes on a wild journey of … [Read more...]
Story Tree: Early Chapter Reader by Carole St-Laurent
Story tree: early chapter reader by Carole St-Laurent 5 early chapter book stories filled with adventure, intrigue and fun. Meet ugly space pirates, a boy who talks to animals, penguins, dinosaurs, and dragons! All tales are pulled from author Carole St-Laurent’s book collection. The five stories are: •Dinosaur totem pole : Adventure! Adventure! Dinosaur totem pole is a story for dinosaur lovers and avid sports player. A tale about a young boy who loved sports even though he wasn’t very … [Read more...]
The Ravenstone: The Secret of Ninham Mountain by Diane Solomon & Mark Carey
Imagine a raven appearing out of thin air and guiding you to an exquisitely carved icon that glows with ancient light and pulses with shamanic power. This is how the adventure begins for Nadia and Aidan Shaw, 13-year-old twins, who live in idyllic Cold Spring, New York. Armed with the power of the Ravenstone and their own special gifts, they embark on a harrowing quest across centuries, at the bidding of a mysterious old shaman. They must depend on their courage, their faith in their friends, … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Diary Journal Book
About Diary Journal Book: We are a publisher of a wide variety of blank books, journal, diaries, planners, coloring books and more! We are inspired to write through images and chose our own personal journals based on the inspiration we needed at the time, so we thought we would offer blank books and journals with images to inspire the creativity inside of you! We hope you enjoy them! What inspires you to write? Nature, music, images and coffee! Tell us about your writing process. We … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Melissa Brock
About Melissa Brock: Melissa lives in Sydney, Australia, she has 3 children aged 8 years and under. Married to her childhood sweet heart for 18 years. Previously worked in the sales and marketing industry and now is a stay at home mum looking after her beautiful children. What inspires you to write? My children give me my inspiration to write. I have always wanted to write children's books, but it wasn't until I actually had children and was reading books to them that I realised I couldn't … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Brenda Kearns
About Brenda Kearns: Brenda Kearns lives in Ontario, Canada, with her seven kids, two cats, and a fat, three-legged Great Dane. Brenda worked as a science teacher until she realized that writing was a lot more fun—and having a home office meant she could work in her pajamas. You can visit her at brendakearns.com. What inspires you to write? My kids and my total lack of maturity inspire me. I just can't imagine having to grow up and get a "real" job, so I sit here in my pj's and write for a … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Emma Vincent
About Emma Vincent: Emma is a qualified global supply chain manager with an MBA and over 10 years experience in the resources industry. While she has an abundance of expertise in business and logistics, she is truly passionate about her children and writing… a more inspiring combination. An Australian now based in the UK, Emma is undertaking to write and publish a set of children’s books that promote an awareness of health and wellbeing issues about kids to kids, in a fun and imaginative … [Read more...]
Interview with Author – Nili Ariely
About Nili Ariely: Nili Ariely – B.Ph and M.F.A, an active artist and writer. Nili has written and illustrated children's comics in a youth magazine. Nili is a mother and a grandmother. Her strolls with her grandchildren enabled her to experience the world from a young child's point of view. What inspires you to write? Over the last years I got deeply involved with young children's point of view and that has incorporated into my books. I am usually inspired by everyday experiences and for … [Read more...]
