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Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:33:31 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Getting Caught:
Carol A. said, "Recently my library district ran a promotion called "Get Caught Reading." They invited people to submit photos of themselves (or their family members, or their pets!) reading whatever they like. There were a lot of cute and clever entries...but I'm..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:33:31 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled "Blessing in Disguise" Wins a CALA:
Carol A. said, "It’s beyond thrilling to announce that the third book in my Anna Mei series, Blessing in Disguise, has just been awarded the 2013 Catholic Arts and Letters Award by the Catholic Writers Guild. The award was announced at the guild's annual..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:33:31 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled It's Real!:
Carol A. said, "So my bright and shiny CALA (Catholic Arts & Letters Award) for Anna Mei, Blessing in Disguise arrived in the mail the other day. After getting its picture taken with me, its immediate plans are to move into the bookshelf, where my copies..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:41 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled The Debut of Miss Anna Mei:
Carol A. said, ""Carol Grund nimbly weaves the threads of Anna Mei’s life into a story that is smoothly paced, quietly comforting, and pleasing to the soul. There are no heavy handed life lessons here... She manages to break down the chaos that is the tween years..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:41 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Five Stars for "Anna Mei!":
Carol A. said, "It's been about six weeks since Anna Mei, Cartoon Girl was released by Pauline Kids, an imprint of Pauline Books & Media. The response has been wonderful so far--traffic to my website is way up, with people checking in from New York to..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:41 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Time to Party!:
Carol A. said, "Although the book made its official debut in April, the real celebration took place on Saturday, May 22. That’s when family, friends and coworkers gathered at a book launch party to celebrate the publication of Anna Mei, Cartoon Girl.The two-hour..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:41 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Bright Shining Faces:
Carol A. said, "My beautiful niece AnaSoon after Anna Mei, Cartoon Girl was published, I got an invitation any writer would envy—I was asked to make a presentation at my nieces' school in upstate New York. It seems that once their teachers learned that Mel (age..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:41 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Worth a Thousand Words:
Carol A. said, "Completing a full-length middle-grade novel was challenging and fulfilling. Having it published was a dream come true. But knowing that actual kids are reading and enjoying the book brings the experience to a whole different level.The picture above..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:41 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Anna Mei...Part 2!:
Carol A. said, "I’m excited to announce that the sequel to Anna Mei, Cartoon Girl is on track for its scheduled February 2011 release date. The publisher has commissioned illustrator Wayne Alfano, who did such a great job on the first book, to do the cover art...." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:41 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Almost Time to "Escape":
Carol A. said, "I just learned from my publisher's marketing department that the next book in the Anna Mei series will make its official debut on March 15, 2011. And here is the cover art, created once again by illustrator Wayne Alfano! Since the story takes place..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:41 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Happy New Year, Chinese-style!:
Carol A. said, "In February I was invited to sign copies of Anna Mei, Cartoon Girl at a Chinese New Year Party. This annual event is hosted by the local branch of an organization called Families with Children from China. What a wonderful group of parents and..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:41 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled "Escape Artist" Arrives!:
Carol A. said, "I'm happy to announce that Escape Artist, the second title in the "Anna Mei" series for middle grade readers, is now officially available! The continuing story of Anna Mei Anderson takes place during the summer between sixth and seventh grades. It's..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:40 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled A Room Full of Inspiration:
Carol A. said, "In schools and libraries across the country, March is celebrated as "Reading Month," a time to focus on reading as a fun activity that helps foster a lifelong love of learning. A few weeks ago I was privileged to be invited to a local elementary..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:40 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Upcoming Book Signings:
Carol A. said, "I'm happy to announce that I'll be doing book signings of both Cartoon Girl and Escape Artist at Lansing, MI area bookstores in May.Find me at Schuler Books & Music in Eastwood Towne Center from 2-3:30 pm on Saturday, May 7, and at Bestsellers..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:40 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled "Anna Mei" Fans Come Through:
Carol A. said, "I wanted to share some pictures from two recent book signings, both held at bookstores in my area. I admit that I'd had a couple of sleepless nights leading up to them, imagining myself sitting alone at a table, with nothing but untouched stacks of..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:40 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Five Stars for "Escape Artist!":
Carol A. said, "Good news! Anna Mei, Escape Artist—the second book in the middle-grade Anna Mei Series—has just received two five-star reviews:The Midwest Book ReviewEveryone has secrets, and sometimes that secret is all of your family. "Anna Mei, Escape..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:40 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled September Brings a "Blessing":
Carol A. said, "Although it’s hard to see summer come to an end, I always look forward to the pleasures of fall. For me this year’s pleasures are especially welcome, as they include the arrival of the third book in the Anna Mei series: Blessing in Disguise...." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:40 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled "Raising the Flag":
Carol A. said, "Thanks to Jaymie Wolfe, the editor for both Escape Artist and Blessing in Disguise, the Anna Mei series is currently featured on the publisher's "Storyline" blog. Here's a bit of what she has to say:Anna Mei, Cartoon Girl came out in the spring of..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:40 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled The Year of the Dragon:
Carol A. said, "It’s January, and I’m celebrating the new year with some opportunities to spread the word about Anna Mei! I’m starting with a return visit to an event hosted by Families with Children from China. The local branch in my area throws an..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:40 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled 7 Things You May Not Know:
Carol A. said, "What do I admire about Belle from Beauty and the Beast? Find out by reading an interview I did about my work and inspirations, currently posted here on my publisher's blogsite. I had fun answering the questions—the only hard part was keeping..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:40 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Connections:
Carol A. said, "I've been working on a new project lately, and it feels good to get some writing done after taking a few months off. I've also spent some time doing author appearances, talking about my writing life with both kids and adults. Although public..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 2:42:40 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Going Home Again:
Carol A. said, "2nd graderOf all the author events I've done in the past several years, one of my favorites is a recent visit to my own elementary school, where I was a student in grades 1-7. I was invited as a special guest during their March is Reading Month..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 6:33:31 PM
Carol A. Grund wrote a blog post titled Ordinary Treasures:
Carol A. said, "Since publishing the Anna Mei series, the groups I’ve been invited to speak to have fallen into two basic catregories: 1.) children, and 2.) adults who are aspiring writers. With Margaret L. and Linda G. So it was a nice change of pace to be asked..." more