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Wednesday, December 28, 2016 10:23:22 PM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Audacity Jones Steals the Show:
Barbara said, "Just finished this beauty.So much to love.Audacity Jones Steals the Show by Kirby LarsonTwo words: TOTAL PACKAGEIt has mystery and humor and adventure.It has a cat and an elephant.It has HOUDINI!!!So many things to love about the writing.I love how..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:17:31 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Love those North Carolina schools!:
Barbara said, "Today I got to speak to students from ELEVEN schools in Surry County, North Carolina.What a great day!Greetings from Nowhere is on the Battle of the Books list for North Carolina...so these schools were rocking it!!! Since a picture is worth a..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:10:10 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Creekside Elementary:
Barbara said, "Here are a few pics from my great visit to Creekside Elementary School in Winterville, North CarolinaThe Battle of the Books team "
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 2:05:30 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Thank you, Winterville, NC:
Barbara said, "Wow! An amazing school visit in Winterville, North Carolina.Here are some of the highlights:Thank you to Creekside Elementary for this great welcome sign in the library. (Note: There were lots of pics taken here but I don't have them. Will post if I..." more
Monday, October 24, 2016 3:44:18 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Kate the Great and a Giveaway:
Barbara said, "Suzy Becker must be a ten-year-old girl disguised as a grown-up because she NAILS her adorable character Kate in her new book, Kate the Great: Winner Takes All.Kirkus says: "A zippy little visit with a likable 10-year-old"ZIPPY is the perfect..." more
Wednesday, October 5, 2016 3:44:25 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal!! C.M. Surrisi's New Book!:
Barbara said, " Look, y'all!!!!The cover for Vampires on the RunThe second Quinnie Boyd Mystery is coming soon!If you liked The Maypop Kidnapping (and who didn't?)you'll love Vampires on the Run.It's deliciously fun and just the right amount of spooky. "
Monday, October 3, 2016 7:32:24 PM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Rewards and Blessings:
Barbara said, "Some folks work hard all day and their only reward is a paycheck.But writers of children's books are rewarded in many ways besides money. (And, um, there are children's writers all over the internet right now reading this and sputtering out..." more
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 4:01:31 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Constance Lombardo is in the House and a Giveaway!:
Barbara said, " Today I'm celebrating a book birthday!!Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat Across America by Constance LombardoAnd Mr. Puffball himself stopped by to tell us that author/illustrator Constance Lombardo is here to tell us a bit about herself and her latest..." more
Thursday, September 1, 2016 2:41:38 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Be Light Like a Bird - A Book Birthday!:
Barbara said, "To celebrate the book birthday of the wonderful new middle grade novel, Be Light Like a Bird by Monika Schröder, I invited her to stop by and tell us where the seed for the came from.It's always fun to hear how a seed grows and then blossoms into a..." more
Tuesday, August 30, 2016 3:21:07 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled #TrueFriends and a Great Giveaway:
Barbara said, "Back in this blog post I told y'all about a writing retreat I went to a couple of years ago.It was at the beautiful vacation home of Kirby Larson.(l to r) Kirby Larson with Winston the Wonder Dog, Susan Hill Long, Augusta Scattergood, and meThe..." more
Tuesday, August 2, 2016 3:37:57 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled The Sisterhood:
Barbara said, "In June of 2014, Kirby Larson invited Augusta Scattergood, Susan Hill Long, and me to have a writing retreat at her beautiful vacation home in Washington state. We all jumped at the chance.What a special time we had!Here we are with Winston the..." more
Thursday, June 9, 2016 4:19:54 PM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Love That Cow:
Barbara said, "Okay....could I love that cow any more?I don't think so.Do I adore the work of Sharon Creech?Um, heck YEAH!I love this book so dang much."...the smells and the heat and the noise were pouring in the windows and squeezing us from all sides."*Sigh*"It..." more
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 2:25:49 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Student Blurbs for WISH:
Barbara said, "I adore these blurbs for WISH from Patrick Allen's awesome 4th graders in Colorado. "This is the best novel of the year!" --Kinsey "Soon it will have a New York Times best seller stamp on it!" --Norah"I WISH it were out sooner!" --John"Wishes..." more
Monday, April 18, 2016 11:18:08 PM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled I love HAMPDEN MEADOWS!:
Barbara said, "I could NOT be prouder of these amazing students at Hampden Meadows Elementary School in Barrington, Rhode Island!Thank you to Ms. Mitchell and her creative students!!"
Monday, April 18, 2016 11:16:39 PM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Shout Out to McDonald Green Elementary:
Barbara said, "Big thanks to Mrs. Weeks and all the great students atMcDonald Green Elementary School in Lancaster, SC.I had a blast! "
Monday, April 11, 2016 2:40:13 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Another Hampden Meadows Shout-Out:
Barbara said, "I've visited Hampden Meadows Elementary School in Barrington, Rhode Island, for many years.They are without a doubt one of the BEST schools for an author to visit.The kids are so well prepared.They've read almost all of my books.They've made..." more
Wednesday, April 6, 2016 3:35:34 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal for Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat Across America:
Barbara said, "Drum roll, please......Hereisthefantasticcover to:Isn't it the coolest?? Mr. Puffball, El Gato and the gang take to the road in search of some fantastic footage for their buddy film. Will Benedict Cumbercat sabotage their every..." more
Friday, April 1, 2016 3:33:09 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Great Day at Harbins Elementary School:
Barbara said, "I had a great day at Harbins Elementary School in Dacula, Georgia.They chose THE FANTASTIC SECRET OF OWEN JESTERfor their One School-One Book program.I was greeted by a super sign.The students had made some terrific frogs like Tooley Graham in..." more
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 4:00:29 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Gertie's Leap to Greatness:
Barbara said, "The number one quality of books I love is a distinct writing voice.Well, hold onto your Twinkies, cause this one's got voice and then some.Gertie's Leap to Greatness by Kate BeasleyThis is Kate Beasley's DEBUT novel. But she writes like a..." more
Monday, March 14, 2016 5:02:47 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Cynthia Surrisi is in the House (and giving away a book!):
Barbara said, "I'm excited to welcome fellow Asheville middle grade author, Cynthia Surrisi, who has stopped by to answer some questions about her terrific new middle grade novel: The Maypop Kidnapping, just published by Carolrhoda Books.Don't you just love..." more
Tuesday, February 16, 2016 12:44:50 PM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Shout Out to Kansas:
Barbara said, "Thanks to the sixth gradersfrom South Middle Schoolin Salina, KansasFor hanging out with me today "
Thursday, January 14, 2016 7:20:36 PM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled A great North Carolina school day:
Barbara said, "I recently had the great pleasure of visiting Parkton Elementary School in Parkton, North Carolina, thanks to the wonderful Angie Tally of The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines, NC. Me with the amazing media specialist, Janice GardnerJanice and I..." more
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 3:04:32 PM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal for The Magic Mirror:
Barbara said, "I'm beyond excited to be the first to reveal the cover of an amazing middle grade novel coming your way in May.The author is my friend and brilliant writer Susan Hill Long.The book? The Magic Mirror:Concerning a Lonely Princess, a Foundling..." more
Tuesday, December 15, 2015 9:39:21 PM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Year in a Minute 2015:
Barbara said, "And now for my SIXTH annual YEAR IN A MINUTE2015 Year in a Minute 2015 from Barbara O'Connor on Vimeo."
Thursday, December 29, 2016 2:19:04 AM
Barbara O'Connor wrote a blog post titled Hey Danielle H:
Barbara said, "I want to send the arc of Audacity Jones Steals the Show to the first commenter on my previous post - Danielle H - but I have no way to contact. Will you email me thru my website?"