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Monday, December 29, 2008 12:56:14 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Our School Librarian Contest:
Class said, "After the crazy busy holidays, we're catching up with business. Good thing, too, because 2008 is drawing to a close. So, today on the blog, we're wrapping up our School Librarian Contest. You didn't really think we'd forgotten, did you? Never...." more
Thursday, December 25, 2008 1:36:24 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Most amazing? Most frustrating?:
Class said, "Today, we asked Sarah Prineas to recap, and tell us about her debut year...Sarah? What was the most amazing thing that happened to you in 2008?A lot of weird and amazing stuff has happened in the six months since The Magic Thief came out, but..." more
Thursday, December 25, 2008 1:36:24 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Last chat with Liz...:
Class said, "Today, we asked Liz Gallagher to tell us some things about her first year as a published author.Liz, what was the most amazing thing that happened to you this year?I was at one of the big conferences, super-excited to be with my Vermont College..." more
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 5:06:16 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled The last three questions: Lisa Schroeder...:
Class said, "Today we're checking in with Lisa Schroeder, as she looks back on her year. Lisa, what was the most amazing thing that happened in 2008?I wish I could say the most amazing thing that happened to me this year was that I traveled to Switzerland or..." more
Monday, December 22, 2008 2:15:00 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled The end of 2k8...:
Class said, "This week, as we say goodbye to our debut year, we consider our highlights, our frustrations, and the things we wouldn't have had without this, our class!Today we visit with Ellen Booraem. Ellen, what was the most amazing thing that happened to you..." more
Saturday, December 20, 2008 11:05:51 AM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Beyond the Grinch...:
Class said, "In talking about Christmas books you may not know, Jen Bradbury offers this:Since my daughter's birth I've become increasingly convinced that picture book writers are the smartest, most talented people on earth. It takes a special gift to craft a..." more
Saturday, December 20, 2008 11:05:51 AM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Non-holiday books for the holidays...:
Class said, "Daphne Grab isn't Jewish, and The All of a Kind Family isn't technically a Chanukah book, and yet... Daphne has this to say:My favorite book for all holidays is All of a Kind Family, both the original and all the sequels. They capture the magic of..." more
Saturday, December 20, 2008 11:05:51 AM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Seasonal books for you...:
Class said, "Today, the last of our holiday book suggestions, from Michelle Barker:I never EVER get sick of The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams (with original illustrations) – although the only holiday part is that the boy receives the rabbit for..." more
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 9:12:43 AM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Holiday Books You Must Acquire...:
Class said, "From Stacy Nyikos, a family favorite:The Red Ranger Came Calling by Berkeley BreathedA total Christmas classic at our house, this picture book is the story that Breathed's father told many years on Christmas eve about the Christmas he spent during..." more
Monday, December 15, 2008 5:06:38 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Holiday Books That Don't Suck...:
Class said, "We've spent an entire year talking about our own books on this blog, but now, as we head into the holiday season, the Class of 2k8 wants to give you some suggestions for holiday books you aren't sick to death of.Today, Laurel Snyder's pick:Our..." more
Saturday, December 13, 2008 5:45:23 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Shameless Saturday...:
Class said, "The year may be winding down, but the Class is still on fire!Brigham Young University Education Librarian Rachel Wadham has selected Michele Barker's book, A Difficult Boy as one of the 12 best YA books for 2007/08Also, her work-in-progress, which..." more
Friday, December 12, 2008 5:21:15 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled It's Been Fun, Barrie Summy!:
Class said, "It's already Friday and our last day of launch week for Barrie Summy, debut author of the humorous tween mystery I SO DON'T DO MYSTERIES.But before we give her the big Class of 2k8 send-off into the exciting world of book signings and contracts and..." more
Thursday, December 11, 2008 6:33:03 AM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled an ill, possibly defunct, laptop:
Class said, "There will not be a post until way later today because...Child #4 spilled an entire cup of water over the keyboard of my laptop.Can you say fried?Oy.Oh? You wonder how I'm managing to post this?Magic. Pure and simple. ~Barrie"
Wednesday, December 10, 2008 2:29:58 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled :
Class said, "The entire Class of 2k8 huddles around the fancy schmancy espresso coffee machine at the back of our classroom. And, yeah, it's squishy.Class: So, Barrie, how was your launch day?Barrie Summy: It was so wonderful that I cried.The class nods..." more
Tuesday, December 9, 2008 3:32:28 AM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Shhh...Cyber Surprise Party for Barrie Summy:
Class said, "Class of 2k8: Shhh....Everybody, come on in. Quickly. Keep the lights dimmed. We're throwing a cyber surprise party for Barrie Summy.Why?BECAUSE IT'S THE ACTUAL RELEASE DATE OF HER HUMOROUS TEEN MYSTERY I SO DON'T DO MYSTERIES AND SHE HAS HER VERY..." more
Monday, December 8, 2008 5:11:20 AM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Our Last Book Launch: Barrie Summy!:
Class said, "Yes, peeps, it's true. We're launching our very last classmate this week.Please lift your glasses in an enthusiastic clink for Barrie Summy and her humorous tween mystery I SO DON'T DO MYSTERIES. ..." more
Saturday, December 6, 2008 12:56:11 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Shameless Saturday...:
Class said, "This week, once again, the Class of 2k8 is SHAMELESS!In class news:Laurel Snyder’s fairy tale novel, “Up and Down the Scratchy Mountains” is declared a “must-read” by Atlanta Parent Magazine. Laurel was also delighted to be interviewed by..." more
Friday, December 5, 2008 8:20:15 AM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Friday thank you!!!:
Class said, "Closing out our week of year-end THANK YOU NOTES, we have Barrie Summy, author of I So Don't Do Mysteries (who'll you'll be getting to know much better next week)!Barrie, of all the people who've made your debut year great, I wonder who you have in..." more
Thursday, December 4, 2008 4:41:44 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Jody thanks...:
Class said, "Jody Feldman, author of the Gollywhopper Games, (as well as one of the fearless leaders of the 2k8 ship) has a LOT to be thankful for...Right, Jody?Absolutely. But let me tell you about one person in particular..."When people come into the store..." more
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 6:48:35 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Thank you from Laurel...:
Class said, "Another thank you today, this one from Laurel Snyder, author of Up and Down the Scratchy Mountains...Laurel?Gosh, there have been so many amazing people I've met in the last year, people wish I could thank in a meaningful way. All the usual..." more
Monday, December 1, 2008 8:48:20 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Thanks and thanks and more thanks!!!:
Class said, "To continue with our theme, we asked Sarah Prineas, author of The Magic Thief, who she wanted to thank today.Sarah?Hmmm. It's hard to pick just one person to thank after months of meeting booksellers, teachers, and librarians from all over the..." more
Sunday, November 30, 2008 6:57:11 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled We're thankful for...:
Class said, "This week, as we recover from Thanksgiving and head into the final month of our debut year, we find that we have a lot of people to thank.So many people are involved in the making and the selling and the reading of books, and a LOT of those people..." more
Sunday, November 30, 2008 2:03:06 AM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Surprise! We're posting on a Sunday!:
Class said, "Surprise! We're back! Just when you thought it was safe to turn off your computer, put up your feet and start channel surfing. Uh, no. We have one more post for you this week. We're that generous.Quite frankly, Zu Vincent, debut young adult author..." more
Saturday, November 29, 2008 11:57:05 AM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled Shameless Saturday:
Class said, "(left to right) Jennifer Bradbury (SHIFT), Jody Feldman (THE GOLLYWHOPPER GAMES), P.J. Hoover (THE EMERALD TABLET), Nancy Viau (SAMANTHA HANSEN HAS ROCKS IN HER HEAD), Brooke Taylor (UNDONE), Stacy Nyikos (DRAGON WISHES)These awesome 2k8 classmates..." more
Saturday, January 3, 2009 2:39:16 PM
Class of 2k8 wrote a blog post titled The class is dead...:
Class said, "Long live the class!!!We've had a big year here at the CLASS OF 2K8. And now, as the year comes to a close, we're sad to say goodbye to our astounding debut experience, but also thrilled to leap into all the new books and adventures in store.Who..." more