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Friday, November 30, 2012 7:16:55 PM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Rebel Pigeon: Scott Fischer draws ‘The Pigeon’ his way:
Andrea & Mark said, "Last year we attended the 22nd Annual Children’s Illustration Exhibit party at the R. Michelson Galleries in Northampton, Massachusetts. We had been to the 19th annual event three years earlier as part of our Rock Stars of Reading road..." more
Thursday, April 5, 2012 7:17:32 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Chip Kidd at TED: Designing books is no laughing matter. OK, it is.:
Andrea & Mark said, "Knopf Books Associate Art Director Chip Kidd hits one out of the park with this TED Talk about children’s books and book design. "
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 11:30:08 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Our future depends on children’s books:
Andrea & Mark said, "Much of what we become is shaped by the ideas we’re exposed to and the relationships of which we are a part. The stronger those foundations are from childhood, the better equipped we are to understand the people with whom we interact and the..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:08 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Love of Reading Gallery – Candace Trew Camling:
Andrea & Mark said, "As we find ourselves soldiering into our fourth year of Just One More Book!!, we remain in the process of catching up on interviews with illustrators that contributed original work to our Love of Reading Gallery — part of our second..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:08 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Wondering Why to Read: Amadi’s Snowman:
Andrea & Mark said, "Author: Katia Novet Saint-Lot (on JOMB) Illustrator: Dimitrea Tokunbo (on JOMB) Published: 2008 Tilbury House (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780884482987 Earth toned images of bustling Nigerian swelter contrast with the book-bound allure of a world of frost and..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:08 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Worth A Thousand Words: It’s A Snap! George Eastman’s First Photograph:
Andrea & Mark said, "Author: Monica Kulling (on JOMB) Illustrator: Bill Slavin Published: 2009 Tundra Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780887768811 Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was the compact camera. This sprightly tale of curiosity and determination puts the..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:08 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Love of Reading Gallery – Patricia Storms:
Andrea & Mark said, "As we find ourselves soldiering into our fourth year of Just One More Book!!, we’re still catching up on interviews with illustrators that contributed original work to our Love of Reading Gallery as part of our second anniversary..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:08 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Reach For the Stars: Bad News for Outlaws (The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal):
Andrea & Mark said, "Author: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie (on JOMB) Published: 2009 CarolRhoda Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780822567646 This true tale of swindlers, slayers, smarts and skill will lasso listeners of all stripes. Other biographies..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:08 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled A Capital Lament: The End of an Era:
Andrea & Mark said, "It’s Poetry Friday and, since I’ve been pushed beyond my limits by members of the book industry’s dark side, we present a poem I wrote back in the spring of 2005 to lament the loss of CBC Ottawa’s much loved afternoon host,..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:08 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Love of Reading Gallery – Aaron Zenz:
Andrea & Mark said, "As part of the second anniversary celebrations of the Just One More Book!! children’s book podcast, we invited illustrators to submit artwork that promotes a love of reading. Now, well into our fourth year, we’re still conducting short..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:08 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Love of Reading Gallery – Gracie (age 7):
Andrea & Mark said, "We opened our Love of Reading Gallery in July 2008 and invited all illustrators to submit original artwork that promotes a love of reading. Â Submissions came from as far as Brazil, Vietnam and South Africa and covered all age ranges. On this..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:08 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Love of Reading Gallery – Isaac (age 10):
Andrea & Mark said, "We opened our Love of Reading Gallery in July 2008 and invited all illustrators to submit original artwork that promotes a love of reading.  Submissions spanned the globe including Venezuela and Romania and covered all age ranges. On this..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Interview with Shauntay Grant:
Andrea & Mark said, "While her book Up Home may be set in the one of Canada’s most important black communities, author Shauntay Grant‘s story is universal. As noted in the jacket flap, the book celebrates growing up and remembering our roots. On this edition..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled What’s in it for me?:
Andrea & Mark said, "“Raise a Reader” Canwest Raise-a-Reader is a national campaign to generate funds for local literacy programs and increase awareness about the importance of encouraging family literacy. The Raise-a-Reader program has raised $12.7 million..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Love of Reading Gallery – Lily (age 6):
Andrea & Mark said, "I’ve had the privilege of interviewing authors, illustrators and book people of all walks of life and spanning both ends of careers. Â Today, I break new ground for me as I interview a six year-old who’s not my own daughter. Lily was..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Interview with Rukhsana Khan:
Andrea & Mark said, "It’s no mystery that books are powerful. They teach us skills and history, and take us to places we’ve never been or that never existed. Â Many of the best books take us to a place inside of ourselves where we can connect with other..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Soup du Jour: Unwavering Self-Worth Inside and Outside the Box:
Andrea & Mark said, "Today we look at a clump of four books about independent thinkers who, without fanfare or animosity, disregard the judgements of others and are simply happy being who they are. Ingredients (books discussed): Odd Velvet The Recess..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Making Andrea a Breast Cancer Survivor:
Andrea & Mark said, "The Just One More Book!! children’s book podcast will be taking an indefinite hiatus so that Andrea and I can focus on making Andrea a Breast Cancer survivor. We received the results of Andrea’s biopsy, yesterday. This morning we met..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled The Warrior Theme:
Andrea & Mark said, "The day after Andrea was diagnosed with breast cancer, Mark sent a personal email to every one of the 220 interview guests of Just One More Book!! asking each if they would leave a voice message on our hotline sending good wishes to Andrea. The plan..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Get well soon, Andrea!:
Andrea & Mark said, "We just received an email from Richard Michelson with a link to a video taken November 8 at the 20th Annual Children’s Illustration Show at his gallery. The video features an incredible gathering of authors and illustrators sending get well..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Wishing you a Happy, Healthy New Year … and many more to follow:
Andrea & Mark said, "As surreal as it continues to be, we are making our way through this unexpected Breast Cancer Journey thanks to the support, good wishes and strong positive vibes of our generous friends, family and online/offline community. Chemo is now underway..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled We Can Rebuild Her: A breast cancer journal:
Andrea & Mark said, "We’ve launched the website WeCanRebuildHer.com to document our journey to making Andrea a breast cancer survivor. The site will feature our views as the patient and supporter and carries the tagline Better than she was before… better,..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Contested Irrelevance (a JOLT! by Andrea):
Andrea & Mark said, "Wow! The last nine months have been surreal. Andrea has been nothing short of inspiring as she braved three surgeries, six rounds of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiation therapy (30 treatments in all). Through it all, we’ve been blown away..." more
Monday, November 21, 2011 5:19:07 AM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Support Andrea’s Run For Life:
Andrea & Mark said, "On October 6, 2009, Andrea was diagnosed with breast cancer. On October 3, 2010, she will run for the cure. You can join Andrea in this effort to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation by sponsoring her here. Many thanks, Andrea,..." more
Sunday, January 13, 2013 7:18:01 PM
Andrea & Mark wrote a blog post titled Jarrett Krosoczka’s TED Talk: How a boy became an artist:
Andrea & Mark said, "We met Jarrett Krosoczka during our six-day Rock Stars of Reading road trip. While visiting his studio one afternoon, Jarrett introduced us to his creative process, passion for creating and taught our daughters how to paint. It was..." more