Congratulations! To Our Prairie Storms Giveaway Winners...

Thank you so much to those who participated in this giveaway.  Darcy Pattison is an excellent speaker as well as being a talented author of children's literature.  What I love most about Prairie Storms is that some of my favorite animals are featured in this book.  In addition, the back is full of extended learning possibilities; a perfect addition for home and classroom settings.  Darcy captures the non-fiction prairie in a creative way. How animals are affected and live in storms becomes entertaining.

Prairie Storms Giveaway!

There are two books and four days left on the Prairie Storms Giveaway featuring author Darcy Pattison. Illustrated by Kathleen Rietz.

PRAIRIE STORMS is a fun nonfiction book about how prairie animals survive storms, my nonfiction début.

SCBWI Michigan SHINE 2 - Illustrator Mentorship Announced

Mentorship is much like a strong bridge and a worthy lighthouse.  Each person grows and becomes more because they are building value into talent, relationships, and life.  This leadership investment guides new beginnings and new beginnings permeate hope.  Moreover, mentorship draws fresh water from many hands and builds strong connections; bonds which cross significant boundaries.  The joy of mentorship is a gift which knows no limits...a steady joy withstanding the test of weather and of time.

-Michelle Bradford

Giveaway: Two Free Books by Darcy Pattison

3 Questions with Albert Bell..Question 4

Michelle:  OK.  So I can never ask just 3 questions!  If you could send one message to every teen across the US and world, what message would you send?

3 Questions with Albert Bell...Question 3

Michelle:  Have you encountered any problems in writing a second book about the same characters?

3 Questions with Albert Bell...Question 2

Michelle:  What do you want readers to take away from your books?

3 Questions with Albert Bell...Question 1

Michelle:  Did any one person inspire you to write this historical fiction MG book THE SECRET OF THE BRADFORD HOUSE?

THE SECRET OF THE BRADFORD HOUSE
by Albert A. Bell, Jr

Grand Rapids Public Library Offers Pre-Reading Classes

These classes are exciting!

Pre-Reading Classes for Babies
Times and locations vary

Teen Book Spine Poetry Contest

The Grand Rapids Public Library announces:

Teen Book Spine Poetry Contest
April 3-9, 2011
All Library Locations

Get creative this Spring Break by stacking up library book spines to create some
funny, sad, silly or deep poems. Staff will take a picture of your creations and post
them on our website. On Thursday, April 14, a $10 Celebration Cinema gift card prize
will be awarded to the winning entry at each of our locations. For teens ages 12-18.

www.grpl.org

Tell Me Something Good

Life is like a ten speed bicycle.

Most of us have gears we never use.
Charles M. Schulz

Write Friends - Grand Rapids Public Library Art Competition

The Grand Rapids Public Library

is hosting an art competition for teens

to coincide with Art Prize.

Write Opportunity "For Teens"

(Permission to post given)

FYI Write Friends

In case any of you have teens aspiring to be writers, here's an
opportunity for them:

New Changes New Beginnings

This blog is under construction and changing.  Look for lots of info and more fun with Write Friends Write Garden.