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Friday, September 16, 2016 5:41:48 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled RACE CAR DREAMS by Sharon Chriscoe:
Jody said, "Hey, everyone,Today we're joined by Sharon Chriscoe, author of the just-released RACE CAR DREAMS from Running Press Kids. Sharon, thanks for joining us. I had a chance to read RACE CAR DREAMS, and it’s really cute! I predict a huge first..." more
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 9:50:32 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Benjamin Banneker: Self-Made Man:
Jody said, "Hey Everyone!Benjamin Banneker was a man ahead of his time. He was born in Maryland on November 9, 1731. Unlike many blacks at the time, he was free. As a child, he helped with the crops and livestock his family owned. He only went to school during..." more
Sunday, July 17, 2016 6:57:44 PM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Delicious Launch!:
Jody said, "Thanks to everyone who stopped by to see me yesterday at the Barnes & Noble at Zona Rosa! It was lots of fun! And thanks to Barnes & Noble for hosting (and for providing the yummy cookies and fun craft)!JodyPhoto courtesy Sue GallionPhoto..." more
Thursday, July 14, 2016 5:35:05 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled COOKIE Out and About:
Jody said, "Hey, everyone!Two super nice people have interviewed me for their blogs this week, Laura Sassi and Kathy Temean. You can find the interviews here and here.Also, if you're in the Kansas City area on Saturday, July 16, I'm doing a book signing (with..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:50:53 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Goodreads Giveaway for THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLED! July 6-July21:
Jody said, "Hey, everyone,Yummy news for cookie lovers everywhere! I'm doing a Goodreads giveaway, and you can enter to win one of three copies of THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLED! Enter now! Here's how. .goodreadsGiveawayWidget { color: #555;..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 1:50:53 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Goodreads Giveaway for THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLED! July 6-July21:
Jody said, "Hey, everyone,Yummy news for cookie lovers everywhere! I'm doing a Goodreads giveaway, and you can enter to win one of three copies of THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLED! Enter Wednesday! Here's how. .goodreadsGiveawayWidget { color: #555;..." more
Saturday, June 4, 2016 7:31:08 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled KCPT's K-3 Writers' Contest Celebration:
Jody said, "Hey, everyone,I was delighted to speak Thursday to a group of young authors/illustrators and their adults at a celebration hosted by KCPT for their annual Writer's Contest. The event was held at the Woodneath branch of the Mid-Continent Public..." more
Friday, May 27, 2016 9:26:23 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled School Library Journal previews THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLED!:
Jody said, "Hey, everyone,A friend just informed me that School Library Journal has previewed THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLED as a Simon & Schuster summer reading choice! Woot!It's all about the history of cookies, from their beginning over 10,000 years ago in..." more
Tuesday, May 17, 2016 8:14:58 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled SCBWI Summer Reading List 2016 now available!:
Jody said, "Hey, everyone!It's almost summer, so it's time to get your reading list pile started. Here to help is the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and their summer reading list! It's compiled by geographic region, so if you want to know..." more
Tuesday, May 10, 2016 4:06:49 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Clubhouse Jr Publications:
Jody said, "Happy Spring, Everyone!In my neck of the woods, the sun is shining, there's a light breeze, and baseball is in the air. What could be better?I've had the good fortune of having two pieces published lately by Clubhouse Jr. In the March 2016 issue, my..." more
Wednesday, March 2, 2016 7:46:50 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Interview on author Barb Kramer's blog:
Jody said, "Happy March, Everyone!I'm delighted to tell you that children's author and blogger, Barb Kramer, has posted an interview with me today on her blog. We chat about my recent nonfiction biographies of Frederick Douglass and Sequoyah, among other..." more
Thursday, January 28, 2016 7:12:44 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Cover Reveal! THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLED:
Jody said, "Wahoooo!I've got something delicious to show you. The cover of my new book from Simon & Schuster, THE WAY THE COOKIE CRUMBLED!It's all about the history of cookies. Scrumptious! It will be available July 5.Here's a description from my..." more
Tuesday, December 29, 2015 2:03:59 PM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Two new books from Lerner! What's Your Story, Frederick Douglass? and What's Your Story, Sequoyah?:
Jody said, "Happy Holidays, Everyone!In the warm before the cold a couple days ago, my two newest books from Lerner Publishing landed on my doorstep: What's Your Story, Frederick Douglass? and What's Your Story, Sequoyah? Such fascinating men, both of whom..." more
Monday, November 9, 2015 4:24:27 PM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled "Koala Wanted" poem in Highlights, Dec 2015:
Jody said, "Hi, everyone,Good news! My sleepy koalas have found their way to Highlights! Thanks, Joelle and the Highlights team, and thanks, Jess von Innerebner, for such an adorable illustration! Please check out Jess's other work..." more
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 8:36:10 PM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Please indulge me for a minute...:
Jody said, " ..." more
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 6:48:32 PM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled River Read Update--with Pictures!:
Jody said, "What a great day to be a Pirate!River Read was a huge success, thanks to the hard work of Shannon Cuff, her staff, and the Park students who ushered everyone around and made sure all the technology worked.And thanks to the kids and teachers. You..." more
Tuesday, October 6, 2015 7:31:55 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Park University's River Read is Coming!:
Jody said, "Hey Everyone,Park University's River Read is just around the corner--October 13, 2015--and I'm excited! River Read is a day-long event for 4th graders in the area to gather at Park University and interact with authors of children's literature...." more
Tuesday, September 29, 2015 2:43:22 PM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled GOODNIGHT, MANGER by Laura Sassi:
Jody said, "Look what the UPS man brought me!Laura Sassi's darling new picture book, GOODNIGHT, MANGER [Zonderkidz], illustrated by Jane Chapman [The Bear books]! It's all about trying to get a good night's sleep in a really busy stable, and it's darling. The..." more
Monday, September 14, 2015 9:16:00 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled A Box of Healthy Books:
Jody said, "Hey, all,Look what arrived on my doorstep last week--my latest titles from Amicus: INSIDE MY HEART, INSIDE MY LUNGS, and INSIDE MY MUSCLES.Narrated by characters students will identify with, these super-informative books take readers on a journey..." more
Tuesday, September 8, 2015 2:46:06 PM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled "Scarecrow's Restaurant" in October Highlights magazine:
Jody said, "Yay! My most recent poem is on page 7 in the October 2015 Highlights magazine. Such great art by the talented Luke Flowers!Thanks, Highlights!"
Tuesday, September 1, 2015 6:57:25 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled UPDATE--Kirkus review of THE DARING PRINCE DASHING:
Jody said, "Hey Everyone,Remember in early May when Marilou Reeder stopped by and told us about her picture book, THE DARING PRINCE DASHING?Well now she's got an awesome Kirkus review to show you! The part I especially like is when they acknowledge that..." more
Saturday, August 1, 2015 9:13:11 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Smart, Fierce, Amazing (Kids and) Animals!:
Jody said, "I had a great time recently talking with kids and their caregivers about smart, fierce, and amazing animals at the Mid-Continent Public Library in Liberty, Missouri. We're just about to make grizzly bear claws!"
Friday, July 3, 2015 1:28:16 PM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Speaking Engagements:
Jody said, "Hey, everyone,I had the opportunity to speak to some great kids and their adults last Thursday, June 25 at the South Independence Mid-Continent Public Library. We talked about SMART, FIERCE, AMAZING ANIMALS, including chimpanzees, grizzly bears, and..." more
Monday, June 15, 2015 2:53:21 PM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Critique Across Missouri:
Jody said, "Hey, everyone,Last week I had the opportunity to host four other picture book writers in my home to talk picture books. What fun!We discussed characterization, pacing, story problems, illustration, the rule of three, emotional resonance, and lots..." more
Wednesday, December 14, 2016 1:59:30 AM
Jody Jensen Shaffer wrote a blog post titled Interview (and Giveaway!) with GILLY'S TREASURES author, Julie Murphy!:
Jody said, "Hey, everyone!Today, debut fiction picture book author Julie Murphy joins us to talk about her recently released book, Gilly's Treasures (Cedar Fort). Welcome, Julie, and congratulations!Thanks, Jody! It is wonderful to be here. Thanks for..." more