By: Danette Haworth,
on 3/8/2008
It's a wonderfully windy day. The huge puddle in the unconstructed lot has whitecaps. A gust of wind pushed me into Target. (Okay, I was headed there anyway, but still!) Leaves skittered down the road in front of me in such multitude, it was a leaf marathon.
I love this kind of day.
By: Kyra,
on 12/21/2007
Essence Magazine will honor African-American writers via the Essence Literary Awards. The nominees for the awards--in fiction, nonfiction, children's, poetry, commentary/public affairs, memoir and photography were selected by the editors of Essence and are listed on the Essence website. The nominees in the Children's category are: Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine illustrated by Kadir Nelson
By: Kyra,
on 9/25/2007
Here's the May installment in my quest to list 2007 Children's Picture Books by Black authors or illustrators. Ok - so far was only able to locate one title. When Gorilla Goes Walking by Nikki Grimes, Shane Evans (illustrator) Pub. Orchard Books Cecilia, her cat Gorilla and poetry!If you have a moment, visit the websites of Nikki Grimes and Shane Evans.
By: Kyra,
on 8/4/2007
Next up in my quest to list 2007 Children's Picture Books by African American authors or illustrators - books released in April 2007: Ain't Nobody a Stranger to Me by Ann Grialconi, Jerry Pinkney (illustrator). Pub. Jump At The Sun. Cherish Today: A Celebration of Life's Moments by Kristina Evans, Bryan Collier (illustrator). Pub. Jump At The Sun
By: Kyra,
on 7/22/2007
Here's the next post in my quest to list 2007 Children's Picture Books by African American authors or illustrators. African American Picture Books - Black Authors or Illustrators - March 2007 release The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County by Janice N. Harrington, Shelley Jackson (illustrator). Pub - Farrar, Straus and Giroux Sweet Land of Liberty by Deborah Hopkinson, Leonard Jenkins (
I dread that kind of day and we have one due on Monday - gale force winds (brr!), not good when you work at the waterfront.
Hey sweet friend,
I miss those windy, stormy Florida days. Although, we are having our fair share of wind and rain today here in PA. Only, much colder than down there where you are.
Thanks for your encouragement. (You know what I mean!) ;-)
XOXO CJ
Catherine, Batten down the hatches! Good luck and hot chocolate on Monday.
CJ, It is a wonderful day! Sunny and 68--doesn't get any better than this!
And I'm glad my words were encouraging; I was encouraged by your post because it told me I wasn't the only one!
Danette,
I loved your line about the leaf marathon. I have a poem I wrote about such a day and a "suicidal leaf."
Oh and I hate when the wind blows me to Target and especially when it blows my wallet open and forces me to spend money I shouldn't! I hate that!
It was the same sort of day here. AND I went to Target. Creepy . . .
You know, I agree! But then again, I never need a reason to eat ice cream! ;o)
Sheri,
I believe the wind/shopping connection requires further investigation. I'll begin by walking in front of Barnes & Noble.
Susan,
Cue Twilight Zone music.
Ello,
So true. Some things in life are inherently good and justified.