New York, New York, New York – hope it’s not too freezing. I’m wearing thongs!.
I was there last time to speak at the World Burn Congress about ‘Butterflies’ & was on the faculty with the amazing Kim Phuc UNESCO Ambassador for Peace.
My itinerary:-
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Conference with JULIE ANDREWS – Sound of Music
and our very own brilliant Shaun Tan
and meeting my writing and illustrating friends from across the world.
Lecturing at Friends Seminary on Ships in the Field in New York
Then it’s off to Salisbury University Maryland who are studying my books- this great university supports international books and I get to catch up with Professors Ernest Bond and Patricia Dean.
Then 10 days of speaking in Seattle hosted by Publisher Kane Miller’s Tabitha Roach. Thankyou Tabitha.
What a trip!
Natalie Van Houten I sold several copies to our local Children’s Home for a book club for teenage girls. Amazing book. We are priviliged to carry this title!’
The Kane Miller sales team are so special – they talk and love their books, including my ‘Butterflies’.
Butterflies which was an emotional roller coaster to write but an amazing experience.
Butterflies KANE MILLER 2011
It was so much fun having lunch in LA with my wonderful USA publisher Kira Lynn and the Marketing Manager Lynn Kelley of Kane Miller Book Publishers. THANKYOU KANE MILLER! www.kanemiller.com
Butterflies by Susanne Gervay published Kane Miller USA
Every survivor has a story. Often the story is of interest, and even more often instructive. “Butterflies” is the story of a burn survivor, and is both
interesting and instructive. It explores the complex areas of the emotional impact of a burn on the individual and family while giving insight into the world of hospitals, patients and doctors. It traces the development of the personality from insecurity and relative isolation to a healthier level of self esteem that enables the individual to form balanced relationships with family and friends. It shows how the inner person can triumph over a preoccupation with surface scars and know that basic values of commitment, caring and trust are more important than the texture of the skin.
“Butterflies” has relevance outside the narrow circle of burn survivors and their families. It shows the ebb and flow of emotions that affect us all, particularly in the transition between childhood and adulthood, and how parenting and family life make these bearable.
New York, New York, New York – hope it’s not too freezing. I’m wearing thongs!.
