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Monday, October 6, 2014 10:53:46 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Author Spots for Schools is in Session for the 2014-2015 School Year!:
Jean said, "Here's a great way to connect children's authors and readers, and it's a WIN-WIN-WIN for schools, authors and school book fairs everywhere!AUTHOR SPOTS FOR SCHOOLS!Author Spots are FREE mini-commercials created by children's authors which schools..." more
Wednesday, October 1, 2014 6:17:21 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Conrad Wesselhoeft, Author of DIRT BIKES, DRONES AND OTHER WAYS TO FLY, Talks About Place.:
Jean said, "When I read Conrad Wesselhoeft's DIRT BIKES, DRONES AND OTHER WAYS TO FLY - if you haven't read it, do it NOW - I had to know how my friend, fellow author, and Seattle dweller was able to pull off a New Mexico setting so spectacular, I felt like I..." more
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 6:33:21 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Happy Birthday to Me, an NYC Editor Critique for YOU, and the Gift of Literacy for ALL!:
Jean said, "Happy Birthday to me ... 8 months late. But no matter, I'm still 55 and it turns out that 55 is a very special number. It was the highest speed limit allowed in the United States between 1974 and 1986. So slow! It is the largest Fibonacci..." more
Monday, August 18, 2014 8:06:54 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled 3 Critique Questions with Author Parker Peevyhouse:
Jean said, "<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]-->Recently, on the SCBWI Forum, a new children's writer posted her..." more
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 11:46:25 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Secret and Sensational Opportunity for Kidlit Writers Coming in Late August!:
Jean said, "Whether you write picture books, chapter books, middle grade or young adult, stay tuned. I have a chance of a lifetime coming in late August. But I'm not ready to spill the beans quite yet. So polish up your favorite manuscript (Oops - now there's a..." more
Friday, July 11, 2014 3:37:25 PM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled All In a Day's Walk:
Jean said, "One of my Top Ten Super Secret (so this one's no longer a secret) Writing Tips that I share with students isDO NOT WRITE!As in, Step Away from the Computer, UnplugShoot Some HoopsTake a ShowerGo For a RunGet a MassageStrike a Yoga..." more
Tuesday, July 1, 2014 1:38:23 PM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Hooting About My 2-Book Deal!:
Jean said, "Hoot! I'm beyond excited about my latest book deal.From Publishers Weekly."Virginia Duncan at Greenwillow has acquired two picture books by Too Purpley! author Jean Reidy; the stories feature Specs, a not-so-clear-sighted young owl who explores the..." more
Friday, June 6, 2014 9:59:17 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Novel Epiphanies Part 3 - From the Author of SEARCHING FOR SILVERHEELS, Jeannie Mobley:
Jean said, "<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]-->Ask and you shall receive.When I asked..." more
Monday, April 14, 2014 1:14:56 PM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Novel Epiphanies Part 2:
Jean said, "<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--> After I put the word out that I needed help with my novel's epiphany, I..." more
Thursday, March 13, 2014 4:17:11 PM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Bird by Bird by Chapter:
Jean said, "Novel revision doesn't seem quite so formidable when it's tackled one issue at a time, one character at a time, one chapter at a time. So today I pulled one problem chapter out of my binder - a mere four pages, versus the whole 185-page heap - and..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 10:16:25 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled That part with all the dramatic music and amazing scenery ...:
Jean said, " ... and the main character comes to a realization of what he/she must do to move forward. It's called the epiphany. In movies we have all the special effects and scenery in the world to keep them interesting. The main character might be on a..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Coming in October! WIJ SAMEN OP STAP:
Jean said, "Thanks to Leo Timmers, Bart Moeyaert and Bloomsbury, look what's coming out in October!The Dutch edition of ALL THROUGH MY TOWN.The title translation is "We Go Out Together." Adorable!Rarely do I get to see my foreign rights books, so this is..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Blog Brilliance: Biblio Links:
Jean said, "For anyone who is a follower of my blog, I'd like to redirect you to one of my favorite blogs:BIBLIO LINKSThe sole purpose of school librarian and children's author, Natalie Dias Lorenzi's Biblio Links is to match kids with books they might likely..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Hooray! A New Book Deal - SNEAK A PEEK CONSTRUCTION WEEK:
Jean said, "I leave the country for a few days, and look what happens:"Caroline Abbey At Bloomsbury has acquired Jean Reidy's picture book text SNEAK A PEEK CONSTRUCTION WEEK, in which progress at a busy playground construction coincides with the progression of..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Available this month from Scholastic Book Clubs!
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Upcoming Appearances and Autographed Books for the Holidays!:
Jean said, "Autographed books make special gifts for the little readers on your list. And just in time for the holidays, I have some upcoming appearances and book signings. 11/2/13 Books and Brews at Farr Regional Library in Greeley, CO 6:30 - 7:30..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Writers - Turn Picture Book Month Into Picture Book Year: 12 Reasons Why!:
Jean said, "If you're a picture book writer, during Picture Book Month inspiration abounds via challenges like Tara Lazar's PiBoIdMo. But at some point you have to actually write the books. How about one per month? I learn volumes about the art of picture book..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Month: "Ask the Education Consultant" Blog Hop!:
Jean said, "I'm thrilled, as part of Picture Book Month, to host Educational Consultant, Marcie Colleen. Marcie is not only a teacher but also a picture book writer who so understands the importance of picture books in the education and lives of kids.Today,..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled States I've Covered in My School Skype Visits:
Jean said, " Create your own visited states map or check out the JavaScript Charts.Will your state be next? Schedule a school/library Skype visit today.Everything you need is right..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Colorado Gives to Reach Out and Read!:
Jean said, "Dear Friends, As I’m sure you know, today is Colorado Gives Day. No doubt you are receiving many emails and appeals from worthy charitable organizations throughout our great state. I hope you’ll indulge me as I ask you to join me in..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Let's schedule a Skype visit today!:
Jean said, "Offering FREE 20-30 minute author visits for the rest of the school year!"
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Critique Questions for the Average Mike ... Picture Book Edition.:
Jean said, "<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--> Sometimes the freshest eyes are those of readers who don't also write...." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled Upcoming Appearances 2014:
Jean said, " 2/7/14 Colorado Council International Reading Association, Signing and chatting at the RMC-SCBWI Booth 12-2 and 4-5.2/11/14 School Visit Littleton Academy, Littleton CO.2/21/14 Skype Visit Ringgold..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 1:32:24 AM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled A few photos from CCIRA!:
Jean said, "Alexa Tuell reading TOO PURPLEY! Me, Sarah Azibo, Todd Tuell and Alexa Tuell!At the SCBWI Booth!With the fabulous Lin Oliver who was touring with her co-author, Henry Winkler!"
Thursday, November 20, 2014 12:16:19 PM
Jean Reidy wrote a blog post titled ALL THROUGH MY TOWN wins the Dutch Silver Pencil Award!:
Jean said, "Yesterday I received a fabulous package from Bloomsbury - lovely prizes from the Netherlands. ALL THROUGH MY TOWN won the Dutch Silver Pencil Award - otherwise known as the Zilveren Griffel! Doesn't that have a wonderful ring to it? And yes - over..." more