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Friday, August 22, 2014 9:07:00 AM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Ubuntu, the facts and the heart:
Kathryn said, " August 26 is a bittersweet day. My fifth book will publish (sweet) but 18 years ago to the day I lost my mother. She was warm and wise, witty and fun, brave and beautiful. And she’s the one who inspired me to pursue a writing..." more
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 4:54:43 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Close, Erika Raskin:
Kathryn said, "Close. What a great book title! Fellow local author Erika Raskin’s novel (for adults) comes out in a couple of months and here’s the very engaging opening to pique your interest: Sometime the dread was just a light tapping on the..." more
Friday, July 18, 2014 1:12:37 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Walter Dean Myers:
Kathryn said, " “As a writer, I absorb stories, allow them to churn within my own head and heart — often for years — until I find a way of telling them that fits both my time and temperament.” — Walter Dean Myers I..." more
Sunday, June 29, 2014 3:00:09 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled The Secret of Writing, Revealed:
Kathryn said, " People often ask me how to write for children, how to get published, how to be successful. For me, there was one magic elixer that turned my writing life around. It taught me to really know my audience as..." more
Monday, May 5, 2014 3:47:40 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Blog Hop — Happy Spring!:
Kathryn said, "Fresh green growth, flowering trees, and even the rain is putting spring in my yard and a spring in my step. Time to break free of the winter blahs and get reenergized for writing! Thanks to the very talented Tracey Baptiste for inviting me to..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:35 AM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled WAMS — William Allen Middle School:
Kathryn said, "Fantastic visit with William Allen Middle School in New Jersey — the whole school read Mockingbird! I’m honored, and it was a treat to watch their role plays and see their projects and answer their questions. Everyone, including me,..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:35 AM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled J.K. Rowling, King Charles I, and I:
Kathryn said, "Here’s J.K.’s house in Edinburgh, which I visited last month: OK, so actually I was just a stalker and went to snap a photo because my friends live around the corner from her. It’s just a big house on the main road. Well, not..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:35 AM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Talking Story:
Kathryn said, " I was so grateful to have the chance to talk story with students at Pukalani Elementary School in upcountry Maui, Hawaii. Many of them were in the middle of reading Mockingbird and eagerly asked questions about the book and writing in..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:16:34 AM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Freedom’s Sisters for Black History Month:
Kathryn said, "Freedom’s Sisters was a wonderful traveling exhibit (now online) honoring 20 African American women in the categories Dare to Dream, Inspire Lives, Serve the Public, and Look to the Future. I posted about many of these women already but..." more
Monday, September 16, 2013 12:44:07 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Anne Westrick’s BROTHERHOOD:
Kathryn said, "I don’t know of many YA novels set in Reconstruction era Virginia with a boy main character so that’s reason enough to read Anne Westrick’s BROTHERHOOD. As others have said, you might think it’s not the venue for a..." more
Saturday, September 14, 2013 1:14:03 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled BREAK THESE RULES! Thank you, Luke:
Kathryn said, "Some years ago I was lucky to make the acquaintance of Luke Reynolds, a talented writer, dedicated teacher, great family man and all around mensch. Among his other writing, Luke has created anthologies to benefit various groups, the proceeds..." more
Wednesday, August 28, 2013 6:07:10 AM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled My Mentor, Mary Quattlebaum!:
Kathryn said, "Mary Quattlebaum is not only my friend and fellow student from William and Mary, but also my very first writing mentor. I remember sitting in her living room with other (much more talented) writers in awe of her abilities and her gentle way of..." more
Sunday, August 11, 2013 11:47:02 AM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled The Next Big Thing Blog Hop, part 2:
Kathryn said, "The Next Big Thing Blog Hop celebrates what writers are working on or what they have coming up next. (Yes, I know I’ve already participated, but I’m always working on new projects!) Welcome to my stop! I was tagged by talented writer..." more
Monday, July 15, 2013 11:34:37 AM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Tribute to Trayvon:
Kathryn said, "The only light I see in the Travon Martin verdict is people’s reaction of shock and outrage. It means the human spirit is alive. And powerful. No matter how beaten down we get, we keep trying. The human spirit is what spurred..." more
Sunday, July 14, 2013 10:18:35 AM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Tribute to Trayvon:
Kathryn said, "The only light I see in the Travon Martin verdict is people’s reaction of shock and outrage. It means the human spirit is alive. And powerful. No matter how beaten down we get, we keep trying. The human spirit is what spurred..." more
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:34:08 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled A Poet?:
Kathryn said, "Several times recently I’ve been told I’m a poet. I’m flattered although I don’t believe it for a second. What I might be willing to accept is that my writing can sometimes have a poetic quality, occasionally even being..." more
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:34:08 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Mother’s Day Meander:
Kathryn said, "Just photos. It was such a gorgeous day I couldn’t help taking photos along the way: "
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:34:08 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Little Free Library — Brilliant Idea!:
Kathryn said, "I love this idea. A tiny library in your own neighborhood. Most of us have books we don’t mind donating and it’s kind of fun to see what’s in there that you might enjoy reading — like a little treasure box. You can..." more
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:34:08 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Interview with Gigi Amateau:
Kathryn said, "First, I want to congratulate Gigi because her latest book, COME AUGUST, COME FREEDOM, is a finalist in the Library of Virginia’s People’s Choice Awards! Hooray! (Voting is open until June 30th.) It’s a particularly..." more
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:34:08 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Animals, Books, and a Great Cause:
Kathryn said, "Six year old Catherine Hubbard, who lost her life in the Newton school shooting, had already made up business cards for herself as an animal “care taker.” To honor her passion for saving animals, an animal sanctuary is being developed..." more
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:34:08 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Nicole Griffin Interview (THE WHOLE STUPID WAY WE ARE):
Kathryn said, "I love Nicole Griffin’s voice. And her characters — Skint is one who should go down in the annals of great literature. And the very real in-your-face (in a good way) story. And the raw emotions. It’s all good. More than..." more
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:34:08 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled SEEING RED Playlist:
Kathryn said, "Although iTunes no longer seems to support the posting of a playlist on a website, I came up with my own by using Amazon. So, here it is, the playlist for SEEING RED! It’ll give a feel for the era, the characters, and the story. And..." more
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:34:08 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Lyn Miller-Lachmann Interview: ROGUE:
Kathryn said, "There have been an increasing number of books for young people with characters on the autism spectrum. ROGUE is written by an author who knows what it’s like from the inside because she has Asperger’s herself. She is also a teacher,..." more
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 4:34:08 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled Sue Cowing Interview: YOU WILL CALL ME DROG:
Kathryn said, "Sue Cowing is an award winning poet and author who’s lucky enough to live in Hawaii! She’s also a lover of history, art and Asian culture which have found their way into YOU WILL CALL ME DROG, a fascinating story for young readers..." more
Friday, January 9, 2015 12:02:24 PM
Kathryn Erskine wrote a blog post titled The Imitation Game — It’s the bomb!:
Kathryn said, " Really! Great movie, but also the “bombe” was the name of the machine designed primarily by Alan Turing (aka Benedict Cumberbatch in the film, The Imitation Game) to help break..." more