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By: Writing for Children,
on 11/14/2007
Adam Schomer, co-author of the Becka and the Big Bubble picture book series for kids will be the guest author today on Book Bites for Kids at 2:00 central time, LIVE on blogtalkradio.com.
Here’s a sample of Becka and the Big Bubble - Becka Goes to San Diego
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By: Writing for Children,
on 11/5/2007
Host, Suzanne Lieurance, is on vacation this week, so there will be no Book Bites for Kids shows.
But look for a new lineup of children’s author interviews when Book Bites for Kids returns LIVE to blogtalkradio.com at 2:00 central time on Tuesday, November 13.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 11/2/2007
Children’s author Kristen Collier is today’s guest on Book Bites for Kids, LIVE on blogtalkradio.com at 2:00 central. She’ll talk about her new book, Joy the Jellyfish.
Listen to Book Bites for Kids here and call in to ask a question or make a comment during the LIVE show at 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 11/1/2007
Listen to Book Bites for Kids, live on blogtalkradio.com today at 2:00 central time when our guest will be Peter C. Vogel, author of Mike Duffy and His Adventures with the World’s Smallest Person Sworn to Secrecy!
Call in and ask a question during the show or make a comment at 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/30/2007
Join us for today’s Halloween segment of Book Bites for Kids when our guest will be Rosemary Clement-Moore, author of Prom Dates from Hell.
Don’t miss this fun interview LIVE on blogtalkradio.com at 2:00 central time today.
Call in to ask a question or make a comment - 1-646-719-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/30/2007
Actress/author Meg Tilly is coming to Book Bites for Kids today to talk about her new YA novel, Porcupine.The show is LIVE on blogtalkradio.com at 2:00 central time this afternoon.
Actress/Author Meg Tilly from her film, The Big Chill
You may remember Meg Tilly from such films as The Big Chill, and Agnes of God, but you might not know that she’s also an author - with two books for adults and now an impressive first YA novel.
Porcupine is the story of twelve-year-old tomboy Jack Cooper (or Jacqueline, as her mother insists on calling her).
When her father is killed by “friendly fire” in Afghanistan, Jack “watches as her mother crumbles under sorrow and depression. Jack and her younger sister and brother, Tessa and Simon, end up across the country, living on a run-down farm in a small town on the Prairies with a great grandmother they didn’t know existed.”
Learn more about Porcupine, today, October 30th, when Meg Tilly guests on Book Bites for Kids at 2:00 central time.
Listen to the show at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bookbitesforkids or call in and ask a question or make a comment at 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/26/2007
“As music director of the current The Playdate Kids Musical Series, Tim Friedlander provides appealing music for ears of all ages. He received his Bachelors degree in Music Performance with a Minor in Psychology from Western Washington University and is currently working on his Master’s degree in Music Education at Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA.
In addition to work on The Playdate Kids series, Tim is an active performing clarinetist and guitarist. He has worked with artists such as Tevin Campbell and Tyrese and with organizations such as The Orange Country Performing Arts Center and Macy’s. As a composer, his music can be heard everywhere from the local clubs to independent movie soundtracks as well DVD’s for the San Diego Marathon and the City of Cerritos.
Tim’s musical contribution to The Playdate Kids series is a true gift to music lovers of all ages. He hopes to inspire children through his music and make a positive affect on each of their lives. Tim’s songs have hip, happy beats that children devour and adults enjoy.”
Listen to Tim today as he guests on Book Bites for Kids, LIVE on blogtalkradio.com at 2:00 central time. Call in and ask Tim a question or make a comment at 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/25/2007
Last night, author Angela Durden presented an interesting and informative teleclass for members of the Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club.
While I was listening, I think I took at LEAST 3 pages of notes. Angela had some exciting ideas for published children’s book authors and for aspiring children’s book authors, as well. Members of the CWCC will receive a CD of this recorded event in their membership packets early next month.
This afternoon at 2:00 central time, Angela will be the guest author on Book Bites for Kids, LIVE on blogtalkradio.com. Listen to the show via your computer to find out about Angela’s exciting series of children’s books called Mike and His Grandpa.Call in during the show to ask a question or make a comment at 1-646-716-9239.
Angela Durden is not only a children’s writer, she is also a fulltime freelance writer. Tonight, she will be our guest speaker for this week’s Writers on Call teleclass for freelance writers. She’ll talk to us about marketing and promoting our writing and writing services.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/24/2007
Want to learn the true story of Smokey the Bear?
Then listen to Book Bites for Kids, LIVE on blogtalkradio.com today at 2:00 Central time when my guest will be Sue Houser, author of Hot Foot Teddy - The True Story of Smokey Bear.
Listen to the show here and call in and ask a question or make a comment at 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/23/2007
Parents aren’t the only imparters of wisdom. Children often teach us, if we pay attention.
Listen to Book Bites for Kids, LIVE on blogtalkradio.com today at 2:00 (central time) when Ettarose Lazaros will talk about her new book, Heaven Help Mom - and Maybe the Kids will Help.
Lazaros says, “My children taught me to pay attention to my world as if I was a child viewing it in awe and wonderment. These insights are captured in the book. Its message is that children open our eyes to see, our ears to hear and our hearts to feel when sophistication hinders our perception of the world.”
Call in during this LIVE show to ask a question or make a comment at 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/21/2007
Listen to Book Bites for Kids, LIVE on blogtalkradio.com today at 2:00 (Central time), when guest author, Mary Alice Monroe talks about her new picture book, Turtle Summer.
Listen to the show via your computer and call in to make a comment or ask Mary Alice a question at 1-646-716-9239.
To learn more about the book, view this short video:
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/19/2007
Listen to Book Bites for Kids, LIVE today on blogtalkradio.com, when my guest will be Lois V. Harris, author of a beautiful new children’s picture book, Mary Cassatt- Impressionist Painter.
Call in during the LIVE show and ask a question or make a comment - 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/18/2007
Listen to Book Bites for Kids today, LIVE on blogtalkradio.com at 2:00 (Central time) when author Sheri Sinykin talks about her new book called Giving Up the Ghost.
Listen to Book Bites for Kids via your computer and call in and ask a question or make a comment at 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/17/2007
Sheryl McFarlane is today’s guest on Book Bites for Kids, LIVE at blogtalkradio.com.
Listen to the show LIVE, or download the recorded show from the archives HERE.
Visit Sheryl’s website for more information about her books and other great resources for teachers, kids, and parents.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/16/2007
Join us today for Book Bites for Kids, LIVE on blogtalkradio.com.
Our guest will be Lorijo Metz, author of Floridius Bloom and the Planet of Gloom. Call in during the show and ask Metz a question or leave a comment at 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/15/2007
Listen to Book Bites for Kids every weekday afternoon at 2:00 CST on blogtalkradio.com.
We have an exciting lineup of guest authors this week.
Today, Monday, October 15th, Kari-Lynn Winters, author of a darling new picture book from Orca Publishing called Jeffrey and Sloth will be out guest.
On Tuesday, October 16th, Lorijo Metz will be our guest to talk about her new picture book, Floridus Bloom and the Planet of Gloom.
On Wednesday, October 17th, YA novelist Sheryl McFarlane will join us to discuss her new novel, The Smell of Paint.
Sheri Sinykin will guest on Thursday, October 18th, to talk about her new book, Giving Up the Ghost.
On Friday, tune in to listen to the creator of The Eye Patch Kids DVD and puppets.
Listen to the show online at blogtalkradio.com or call in and ask a question or make a comment at 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/12/2007
YA Author Kim Baccellia, talks about her book, Earrings of Ixtumea, on Book Bites for Kids today.
Call in and ask Kim a question during the show - 1-646-716-9239 - and listen online to Book Bites for Kids at 2:00 CST this afternoon.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/11/2007
Join host, Suzanne Lieurance, today at 2:00 CST when singer/songwriter Miss Amy will be her guest.
Listen to Book Bites for Kids LIVE on blogtalkradio.com or call in and ask Miss Amy a question or make a comment at 1-646-716-9239.
Here’s a cute video of Miss Amy singing with Happy Duck. Check it out:
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/10/2007
Children’s singer, songwriter, Miss Amy is our guest today on Book Bites for Kids at blogtalkradio.com at 2:00 CST.
Here’s a cute video with Miss Amy singing to Happy Duck:
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/10/2007
Children’s illustrator Eizabeth O. Dulemba guests on Book Bites for Kids, LIVE on blogtalkradio.com today at 2:00 CST.
Dulemba will talk about her upcoming books, of course, but she’ll also offer inexpensive marketing tips to help ilustrators break into children’s publishing.
Listen to Book Bites for Kids LIVE today, and call in to ask Dulemba a question at 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/9/2007
Listen to Book Bites for Kids today at 2:00 CST when author Terri Fields talks about her two new books for 2007.
Burro’s Tortillas is a charming picture book from Sylvan Dell Publishing, illustrated by Sherry Rogers.
Holdup! is Terri’s new YA novel, from Roaring Brook Press.
Listen to the show from your computer today or call in and talk to Terri at 1-646-716-9239.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/8/2007
Be sure to listen to Book Bites for Kids today and every weekday at 2:00 CST on blogtalkradio.com. We have a wonderful lineup of children’s authors scheduled for this week’s shows.
Today’s guest on Book Bites for Kids is Joann Hakala, author of a darling picture book called A Baby Brother! Oh No!
Tomorrow night, Tuesday, October 9th, at 7:00 CST, members of the Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club have the opportunity to take part in a professional manuscript critique telesession.
Deadline to submit manuscripts for critique is this afternoon (October 8th).
Join the CWCC today and submit your manuscript for critique this afternoon to take part in this critique telesession.
As a member of the CWCC, you may submit a manuscript for critique once a week.
September membership packets for CWCC members were mailed out over the weekend.
Look for yours to arrive in your mailbox soon if you’re a CWCC member.
Also, be sure to check back here all week for new articles, book reviews, and other information for children’s authors and/or illustrators, parents, and teachers.
Have a wonderful week!
Suzanne Lieurance
Founder & Director
The National Writing for Children Center
By: Writing for Children,
on 10/7/2007
If you’re a published children’s author, let us help you get the word out about your book(s) by being our guest on Book Bites for Kids.
Book Bites is a LIVE radio show that airs every weekday afternoon at 2:00 (CST) on blogtalkradio.com.
Each show lasts for 30 minutes and features an interview with one children’s book author and/or illustrator.
To be considered as a guest author on Book Bites, send a review copy of your book to:
Book Bites for Kids
The National Writing for Children Center
P.O. Box 8422
Kansas City, MO 64114
Include your email address with the book, or send an email, to [email protected], letting us know your book is on the way. Once we receive your book, we’ll email you to schedule your appearance on Book Bites for Kids. Your book(s) will later be donated to a school.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 10/3/2007
Sally M. Rogow was our guest yesterday (Tuesday, October 2nd) on Book Bites for Kids, LIVE at blogtalkradio.com.
Rogow talked about two of her children’s books that deal with the Holocaust - Faces in Courage: Young Heroes of World War II, and They Must Not Be Forgotten: Heroic Priests and Nuns Who Saved People from the Holocaust.
Teachers across the country use Rogow’s books in the classroom. The Holocaust Teacher Resource Center features lesson plans for Rogow’s book, Faces of Courage, among other important Holocaust resources.
Listen to a recording of yesterday’s show at blogtalkradio.com and don’t forget to tune in today at 2:00 CST when our guest for Book Bites for Kids will be children’s author C.S. Larsen.
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By: Writing for Children,
on 9/30/2007
We have an exciting lineup of guest authors this week on Book Bites for Kids, our LIVE radio show at blogtalkradio.com.
Monday, our guest will be YA novelist, Anne Gray, author of Rites of the Healer.
Sumach Press (Gray’s publisher) says, “Anne Gray creates a fascinating alternative world where the descendants of interplanetary colonists have built their society in a rich fusion of advanced technologies and ancient traditional ways of life. Sixteen-year-old Dovella is an engineering apprentice of great potential and talent, though her true vocation is for healing, for which she has a rare and extraordinary Gift. In four days, she is to go through the most important ceremony of her life, the Rites of the Healer, to join the ranks of the Healer’s Guild.”
On Tuesday’s show our guest will be Sally Rogow, author of They Must Not Be Forgotten (Heroic Priests and Nuns Who Saved People from the Holocaust), and Faces of Courage (Young Heroies of WWII).
On Wednesday, children’s author C.S. Larsen drops by to talk about his books and stories for children.
Stacey Kannenberg, coauthor (with Linda Desimowich) of the Let’s Get Ready series of books for young children and their parents is our guest for Thursday’s show.
On Friday, we’ll be talking with children’s author Rita Milios.
Listen to Book Bites for Kids LIVE every weekday afternoon at 2:00 (CST) or call in and ask questions or make comments by dialing 1-646-716-9239.
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