I’m certainly not unique in declaring that I’m an enormous fan of Audrey Hepburn. I feel like I’ve grown up with her. First, at 11 years old, when I was introduced to her by way of Funny Face.
Then again in high school when I watched Roman Holiday for the first time and felt that there really wasn’t a more perfect ending in all of Hollywood than the ending of that movie.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s was next, inevitably. As an adult, I found Wait Until Dark and it had me looking over my shoulder for weeks.
Fast forward to today and I have the pleasure of telling you all about JUST BEING AUDREY, a picture book biography of Audrey Hepburn, on-sale today. Written by Margaret Cardillo and illustrated by Julia Denos, this follows Audrey’s life from her childhood in war-torn Europe to her film career through her role as a UNICEF ambassador. Here is a lovely example of the interior text and art (though it doesn’t do the gorgeous spreads justice, of course):
In a world of 15-minute celebrities, 140-character missives, and shock value, Audrey Hepburn endures not only for her class and style, but also because of her generosity and altruism.
In addition to checking out JUST BEING AUDREY, I’d recommend the movies Funny Face and My Fair Lady to get kids started on Audrey’s legacy.
And don’t forget to “like” the JUST BEING AUDREY fan page on Facebook: share your favorite Audrey Hepburn movie and enter to win a signed print and a copy of the book! Winner will be chosen at random this Friday. (And make sure to read others’ responses – they’re entertaining and fun!)
This week’s teleclass for members of the Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club will be presented by children’s author Simon Rose. The teleclass will take place Thursday night, February 21, at 7:00 central time.
Join Simon Rose for part one of this two part teleclass which explores writing science fiction and fantasy for younger readers, covering such topics as imagining plausible technology, crafting realistic settings, character creation and effective time travel stories.
Join the Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club and receive an email invitation to this event. You’ll also receive links to every teleclass this month, so you won’t miss out on anything, even if you join the club in the middle of the month.
To learn more about Simon Rose, visit his website at www.simon-rose.com.
Childrens Writers Coaching Club,
Simon Rose,
teleclasses for childrens writers,
writing science fiction and fantasy for kids
Wow! It’s February already!
Time to join the Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club if you’re serious about starting your own career as a published children’s book author.
This month, members of the club will be learning how to do the following:
1. Apply for assignments with educational publishers.
2. Create a professional resume.
3. Develop an author’s bio.
4. Write winning queries and cover letters.
Membership in the CWCC also includes four 55-minute teleclasses (one per week) providing instruction in some aspect of children’s writing. Teleclasses are led by our faculty members who are all successful, published children’s book authors.
Every Wednesday night, club members are invited to a manuscript critique telesession, where they can HEAR what needs to be done to improve their manuscripts.
All this and MORE each and every month for only $27.00 per month!
Don’t miss out!
Join the Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club today!
Childrens Writers Coaching Club,
creating a professional resume,
manuscript critique,
teleclasses for childrens writers
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