By: John Shelley,
on 1/26/2010
A recent book for Charlesbridge publishers in the US, Family Reminders written by Julie Danneberg, has been chosen by the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) and the Children’s Book Council (CBC) as a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People.
Lili at Charlesbridge tells me "This is a really great honor, and the book will be exhibited at the 2010 NCSS convention in Denver".
By: John Shelley,
on 4/8/2009
My next book out in America will be Family Reminders. Written by Julie Danneberg and published by Charlesbridge, with black and white illustrations by your's truely.
Mary McHugh has a nearly perfect life in the frontier town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, but all that changes when her father suffers a serius mining accident. He no longer whistles, plays the piano, or carves the intricate wooden "Reminders" that mark the milestones in the family's life together. Mostly he sits in silence at the kitchen table or sleeps. As winter's chill gives way to spring's thaw, Mary tries to remind her family of how much they have to live for - namely, each other. (From the jacket copy).
The book is officially released on 1st July, though you can pre-order on Amazon. Here's the cover
I just saw your tweet on this!
Awesome!!