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Saturday, February 19, 2011 8:58:29 AM
Jen Bryant commented on Valerie Storey's Profile:
Jen said, "Well, Valerie, you have the absolute PERFECT name for a writer--what a great destiny!! Thanks for the warm greeting and I look forward to staying in touch on this forum."
Friday, February 18, 2011 7:26:00 AM
Jen Bryant added Georgia's Bones to her Bookshelf
Jen said, "Lyrical picture book biography of the artist Georgia O'Keeffe, beautifully illustrated by Bethanne Andersen. Useful for elementary & middle school. Discussion guide available: http://www.jenbryant.com/books/inprint/bk_georg.html"
Friday, February 18, 2011 7:22:31 AM
Jen Bryant added Pieces of Georgia to her Bookshelf
Jen said, "A novel in verse/ diary format. Explores the themes of friendhsip, socio- economic differences, creativity, Art History, grief and giftedness. An IRA Y/A Choice & VOYA Top Shelf Pick http://www.jenbryant.com/books/inprint/bk_piece.html."
Friday, February 18, 2011 7:18:20 AM
Jen Bryant added The Fortune of Carmen Navarro to her Bookshelf
Jen said, "A novel in four voices, based on the mid-19th century French novella and on the popular opera CARMEN: http://www.jenbryant.com/books/inprint/bk_fortune.html"
Friday, February 18, 2011 7:16:14 AM
Jen Bryant added Abe's Fish: A Boyhood Tale of Abraham Lincoln to her Bookshelf
Jen said, "Based on one of the few known early childhood anecdotes which Lincoln dictated to his personal secretary when he became President. Useful for all ages with loads of fun back matter: http://www.jenbryant.com/books/inprint/bk_abe.html"
Friday, February 18, 2011 7:12:44 AM
Jen Bryant added The Trial to her Bookshelf
Jen said, "I do a lot of school visits based on this book alone--it's STILL so much fun! Accessible novel in verse about the controversial 1935 Lindbergh baby kidnapping and murder trial held in my hometown of Flemington, NJ. info: http://www.jenbryant.com/books/"
Friday, February 18, 2011 7:07:15 AM
Jen Bryant added Kaleidoscope Eyes to her Bookshelf
Jen said, "Middle grade novel set in the summer of 1968 in South Jersey. Pirates, rock n/ roll, civil rights, feminism and more! http://www.jenbryant.com/books/inprint/bk_kaleid.html"
Friday, February 18, 2011 7:04:20 AM
Jen Bryant added A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams to her Bookshelf
Jen said, "Picture book biography about the life & work of poet-doctor William Carlos Williams. Caldecott Honor book. Info, reviews, & more: http://www.jenbryant.com/books/inprint/bk_river.html"
Friday, February 18, 2011 6:58:14 AM
Jen Bryant commented on Eric Hammond's Profile:
Jen said, "Thanks for your welcome message--I;m new to this forum, but excited to begin using it and staying connected. --jen
PS LOVE the Tebow illustration. wow."
Thursday, February 17, 2011 6:47:37 AM
Jen Bryant added a link to Kids@Random Author Spotlight on her profile page
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 10:46:58 AM
Jen Bryant made friends with Adam Webb