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Friday, October 10, 2014 6:36:06 AM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled ReaderKidZ Review - On The Wing:
Carmen said, "I write reviews for children's books for many reasons.One, I know what it feels like to discover a gem of a book you haven't heard about or seen before and I want to share the magic of that discovery with other readers.Two, I think writing..." more
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 1:03:17 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled carmenoliver @ 2014-09-30T13:48:00:
Carmen said, "Every year in the United States the National PTA sponsors PTA Teacher Appreciation Week. It's an opportunity for us parents to thank the many teachers, administrators, and support staff that educate our children and enrich their lives. For the..." more
Friday, September 12, 2014 8:28:26 AM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled ReaderKidZ - This Orq. (he cave boy.):
Carmen said, "It's hard to believe we're into the middle of September already! I hope many of you have had a soft launch re-entering the school year and no major hassles or hang-ups. At our house, it's been an exciting few weeks. Middle school for the..." more
Tuesday, September 2, 2014 12:05:57 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Texas Lifestyle Magazine - Tuesday Travels - Hyatt Regency Lost Pines and Spa:
Carmen said, "The summer is coming to an end but fall is just beginning. I love September. It's the start of a new school year and fresh beginnings.I've been busy writing, working on publicity campaigns for my clients, and booking author visits. But..." more
Monday, May 5, 2014 9:35:39 AM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Writing Process Blog Tour:
Carmen said, "Over a week ago, my good friend Donna Bowman Bratton asked if I'd like to take part in a blog tour to talk about my writing process. Donna writes nonfiction and historical fiction for young readers. Her first two nonfiction books for Capstone..." more
Thursday, March 20, 2014 9:11:34 AM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Review: The Very Tiny Baby:
Carmen said, "As a mother with children who were born premature, The Very Tiny Baby by Sylvie Kantorovitz (Charlesbridge, 2014) caught my attention. It's a topic I've often thought of exploring in a picture book and naturally I was curious to see how this..." more
Monday, March 17, 2014 9:51:23 AM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled ReaderKidZ Review: Grandfather Gandhi:
Carmen said, "There's been so many exciting things happening for me and my friends in 2014. Today, I'd like to share a special book with you and an incredible journey of inspiration, passion, and perseverance. The book I'm referring to is Grandfather..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:34:18 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Texas Book Festival 2013 Children's and Young Adult Lineup Revealed:
Carmen said, "Today is more than just a hump day. Today, the Texas Book Festival revealed their children's and young adult author and illustrator lineup for the two day event on October 26 & 27, 2013. I've got goose bumps trailing up and down my arm..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:34:18 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled ReaderKidZ Review - The Cart That Carried Martin:
Carmen said, "Today, I'm really excited because the interview with my buddy Don Tate is live at ReaderKidZ, and he's shared his views and emotions with young readers about illustrating his latest book The Cart That Carried Martin written by Eve Bunting..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:34:18 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled ReaderKidZ Review - Prisoner 88:
Carmen said, "Over at ReaderKidZ it's Historical Fiction month, and I couldn't be happier than to review Leah Pileggi's debut novel Prisoner 88 (Charlesbridge, 2013) for their many readers! To read the review click HERE. Prisoner 88 is one of those..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:34:18 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled ReaderKidZ Review - Ode to Halloween:
Carmen said, "It's hard to believe fall is knocking on our door again and Halloween is around the corner. Trick or Treat! We're shopping for pumpkins. Are you? Kids carving pumpkins in 2012 Brainstorming costume ideas. What will we be this..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:34:18 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled ReaderKidZ Review with Author Melissa Stewart:
Carmen said, "Melissa Stewart drops by ReaderKidZ to talk about her latest book No Monkeys, No Chocolate, co-authored with Allen Young, illustrated by Nicole Wong (Charlesbridge, 2013). Click HERE to read Part I of our interview.Having written over 150 books for..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:34:18 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled ReaderKidZ Review and Interview with LITTLE RED WRITING Author Joan Holub:
Carmen said, "Author/Illustrator Joan Holub drops by ReaderKidZ to talk about her latest book Little Red Writing, illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet (Chronicle Books, 2013). Click HERE to read our interview.Having written and/or illustrated over 130..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:34:18 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled ReaderKidZ Review: Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas:
Carmen said, "Chinese New Year (Jan. 31, 2014) is just around the corner fellow readers and bloggers. May the Year of the Horse fill you with great wealth, long life, and good luck!Check out my ReaderKidZ review for Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas by Natasha Yim,..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:34:18 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled ReaderKidZ Review: Under the Freedom Tree:
Carmen said, "In celebration of Black History Month I reviewed the book Under the Freedom Tree by Susan VanHecke, illustrations by London Ladd (Charlesbridge, 2014). Peek from my ReaderKidZ review: "Under the Freedom Tree tells the story of three runaway..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:29:32 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Book Review: Poison by Bridget Zinn:
Carmen said, "I don't normally blog about young adult literature on my blog NOT because I don't love reading it but because I write for younger readers who read picture books, chapter books, early readers and middle grade novels. But every once in..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:29:32 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Review: The Cat with Seven Names:
Carmen said, "It's August. The end of summer is on its way but you wouldn't know it from the radiating heat here in Texas. Still it's time to get ready for back-to-school. New shoes. New supplies. New books to uncover.I'm kicking off the last lazy..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:29:32 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled ReaderKidZ Review - Books to Celebrate Back-to-School:
Carmen said, "It's Thursday and we're almost knocking on the door of Labor Day weekend! As promised, I've reviewed several books to celebrate back-to-school over at ReaderKidZ today and I hope you'll stop by and check them out. Click..." more
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 10:04:07 AM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Author Interview: Leslie Helakoski:
Carmen said, "I'm thrilled to invite my friend author/illustrator Leslie Helakoski back to my blog. Not only is Leslie an award-winning author/illustrator but she is also the Co-Regional Advisor of the SCBWI Michigan chapter and she's part of the team..." more
Wednesday, January 23, 2013 9:51:56 AM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Author Interview: Liz Garton Scanlon:
Carmen said, "It’s not every day I welcome a bestselling author and poet to my blog so I’m beyond thrilled that Liz Garton Scanlon has stopped by to discuss her latest picture book Happy Birthday, Bunny! with us. She’s..." more
Monday, January 21, 2013 10:29:57 AM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Monet Paints A Day & Nonfiction Monday:
Carmen said, "I'm participating in Nonfiction Monday with the breathtaking Monet Paints A Day by Julie Danneburg, illustrated by Caitlin Heimerl (Charlesbridge, 2012). This week's Nonfiction Monday is hosted by..." more
Friday, December 7, 2012 10:29:04 AM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Winner of Picture Book Oh, Nuts!:
Carmen said, "Congratulations Caryn Caldwell on winning the giveaway for the picture book Oh, Nuts! by Tammi Sauer and Dan Krall!The book is on its way to be enjoyed by you and your family!! Hooray!!Thanks to everyone who..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 8:07:12 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Illustrator E.B. Lewis Keynote Speaker at the Austin SCBWI 2013 conference, Kick It Up a Notch:
Carmen said, "When first daughter was about four years old, we visited the Book Mark in the village of Kingsway, a charming older wealthy area in Toronto, Canada. My husband and I were in search to find a new picture book to read to daughter while we were..." more
Friday, November 30, 2012 8:07:12 PM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Texas Book Festival 2012:
Carmen said, "Every year the Texas Book Festival and their committees work tirelessly to bring a spectacular line-up of authors and illustrators to entertain and inspire Texas families and 2012 is no different. On Saturday, October 27th and Sunday,..." more
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 8:25:08 AM
Carmen Oliver wrote a blog post titled Thankful for Many Splendid Things - New Client, Cynsations Post and More!:
Carmen said, "To me October is all about celebrating the many blessings we encounter partly because growing up in Canada, the Canadian Thanksgiving holiday always fell on the second Monday in October. So once October arrives, I naturally begin recounting the many..." more