About Kara
Librarian, writer, reviewer, children's literature guru--I live for books (and the Boston Red Sox.)
Kara's Blog: Not Just for Kids - Recent Posts
| 11/18/2009 | Cybils Nominee: Pippo the Fool (0 Comments )
Firenze, Italy is home to many cultural treasures, not least of which is the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore, with its unmistakable dome. Pippo the Fool tells the story of Filippo Brunelleschi, the goldsmith who defied expectations and designed... Read the rest of this post |
| 11/11/2009 | Dodsworth in London (0 Comments )
Dodsworth in London by Tim Egan My rating: 2 of 5 stars I had high hopes for this book because (1) I love Dodsworth and (2) London is one of my favorite places in the world. I think Dodsworth needs to lose the duck and return to the ideals of the... Read the rest of this post |
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Comment by Deborah Sloan on 8/11/2008 1:24:35 PM:
As a librarian, I thought you might want to know about the debut (last Monday) of The Picnic Basket where library and school professionals taste new and forthcoming children's books with first-come, first-serve sample copies of books for kids of all ages. We send free books. You tell us what you t... more
Comment by Deb Lund on 7/2/2008 11:31:59 AM:
As a past librarian, I'm a fan of yours for all you do for kids. I laughed when I saw the planes on your books above. Can't wait for you to see DINOSOARING next spring.
Monster kisses and dinohugs...
Deb
As a past librarian, I'm a fan of yours for all you do for kids. I laughed when I saw the planes on your books above. Can't wait for you to see DINOSOARING next spring.
Monster kisses and dinohugs...
Deb
Comment by Lola Schaefer on 5/16/2008 8:18:07 PM:
Hello Kara,
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, there are more MITTENS in the works. Actually there are two other titles out - Follow Me, Mittens and What's That, Mittens?
I'm working on the 4th in the series now, and the 5th this fall. Thanks for making my day!
Hello Kara,
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, there are more MITTENS in the works. Actually there are two other titles out - Follow Me, Mittens and What's That, Mittens?
I'm working on the 4th in the series now, and the 5th this fall. Thanks for making my day!
Comment by Tracy Grand on 11/27/2007 1:29:09 PM:
Kara,
It is wonderful to have you join our JF community!
Best, Tracy
Kara,
It is wonderful to have you join our JF community!
Best, Tracy
Comment by Kakie Fitzsimmons on 11/15/2007 11:07:38 PM:
Hi Kara, thanks for the add! Please feel free to take a look at my books on the site. We recently won the iParenting Media Awards for the first three books in our series in the category of "Greatest Products 2007" I am really looking forward to getting to know my friends on JacketFlap.
Wa... more
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Comment by LaTonya Baldwin on 10/24/2007 2:54:49 PM:
Hi Kara,
I’m new to Jacketflap and I am promoting our group Color Online. Would you consider sharing information about us with others? We are currently requesting book reviews. Below is a current post on our blog:
Free Books: Tell Us What You Are Reading?
Color On... more
I’m new to Jacketflap and I am promoting our group Color Online. Would you consider sharing information about us with others? We are currently requesting book reviews. Below is a current post on our blog:
Free Books: Tell Us What You Are Reading?
Color On... more
Comment by Todd-Michael St. Pierre on 9/21/2007 1:55:28 PM:
Welcome, Kara... Happy JacketFlapping!
Welcome, Kara... Happy JacketFlapping!
Thanks for the friend add.