My daughter and I took an after-school ferry ride this afternoon to attend Cynthia Lord’s TOUCH BLUE event at Flying Pig Books. We both read and loved TOUCH BLUE so hearing Cindy speak about it was a real treat. We got to see old photos of the real Maine schoolhouse that inspired the story of [...]
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Why I *Heart* Kids Heart Authors Day
What started with an idea Tweet from author Mitali Perkins turned into quite a party this morning, when authors and kids and parents gathered at independent bookstores all over the country. I spent an amazing morning at Flying Pig Bookstore in Shelburne, Vermont.Flying Pig co-owner Elizabeth Bluemle had the kids laughing out loud as she [...]
Three Cheers for Flying Pig Books!
BIG congratulations are in order for author/bookseller Elizabeth Bluemle and her partner Josie Leavitt this week. The Flying Pig Bookstore has won the Lucille Micheels Pannell Award, honoring bookstores “that excel in inspiring the interest of young people in books and reading.” If you’ve ever set foot in Flying Pig, you know that describes Josie [...]
Thank you, Flying Pig Books!
I am officially spoiled. Saturday’s presentation & signing at Flying Pig Books in Shelburne, Vermont was absolutely fantastic - thanks to book-loving store owners Elizabeth & Josie and a whole loft full of enthusiastic kids, parents & grandparents. Thanks to my husband and kids, too, who came along to help me carry props, set up [...]
Blog Soup
Sometimes I try to make soup out of all the leftovers in the refrigerator. Today’s post is blog soup — all the little notes I’ve been meaning to mention but haven’t had time. One of my favorite indies, Flying Pig Books in Shelburne, VT, was nominated for the Lucille Micheels Pannell Award honoring bookstores that [...]
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