Search updates from people that live within:
Viewing: All Updates
Updates Made by M. LaVora Perry
Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:08:46 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Reading is Fundamental Blogs About Taneesha Never Disparaging:
M. LaVora said, "This is way cool. I remember literacy organization Reading is Fundamental (RIF) from when I was kid. Now RIF CEO Carol H. Rasco blogs about my middle grade novel about a bullied Buddhist girl, Taneesha Never Disparaging. Read the whole story..." more
Sunday, February 21, 2010 5:08:46 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Successful Self Publishing Guide–5 Bucks:
M. LaVora said, "Okay, I sound like a used car salesperson, here. But I am truly practically giving away copies of my reference Successful Self-Publishing–From Children’s Book Author to Independent Publisher, A Simple Guide for New and Not So New..." more
Friday, February 19, 2010 7:50:48 AM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Interviews of M. LaVora Perry:
M. LaVora said, "Here are links to interviews of me, present and past. The newest interviews are at the first link. The following interviews are posted here on the BookCover blog. This link includes links to interviews of me and others; some of which I served as the..." more
Thursday, February 18, 2010 6:32:52 AM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled The Brown Book Shelf Interviews M. LaVora Perry:
M. LaVora said, "That’s me! Check out my interview–and those of 28 other children’s book writers of color during the Brown Book Shelf’s 28 Days Later campaign, which takes place every February. My interview is here! "
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 7:42:51 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Win PEACEBUILDERS–Enter the Essay Contest (Gr K-12):
M. LaVora said, "As the PEACEBUILDERS publication date–March 16, 2010–grows closer, I’m launching an essay contest for grades kindergarten – 12. (Even though PEACEBUILDERS is a chapter book biography. It’s got information, inspiration,..." more
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 3:02:06 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Multiculturalism Rocks! & Reading in Color Review PEACEBUILDERS:
M. LaVora said, "Two new reviews of my upcoming chapter book biography, PEACEBUILDERS: DAISAKU IKEDA & JOSEI TODA, BUDDHIST LEADERS (FortuneChild, March 16, 2010) came in this week: “…you can’t put it down until you’ve turned the last..." more
Monday, February 15, 2010 11:14:45 AM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled You Can Pre-Order “Around Our Way on Neighbors’ Day” Picture Book by Tameka Brown:
M. LaVora said, "Launches August 2010 by Abrams. Order here. LaVora www.mlavoraperry.com "
Monday, February 8, 2010 4:12:01 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled M. LaVora Perry on “Book Bites for Kids” Radio:
M. LaVora said, "I just finished a “Book Bites for Kids” radio interview about my upcoming children’s book PeaceBuilders: Daisaku Ikeda & Josei Toda, Buddhist Leaders. You can listen..." more
Thursday, January 28, 2010 12:02:37 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Brown Bookshelf Unveils 2010 “28 Days Later” Campaign Poster:
M. LaVora said, "Go here, to learn about The Brown Bookshelf and the author’s and books they are featuring throughout the month of February, including me and mine! LaVora wwww.mlavoraperry.com "
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 1:08:39 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Facebook Page for Book on Organ Donation & People of Color:
M. LaVora said, "To spread the word about our need for contributors to our upcoming book of stories of organ donation related to people of color, Forest Hill Publishing has created a Facebook page to share brief tales from those who have signed on to this..." more
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 4:07:50 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Me at HB (Hathaway Brown School for Girls):
M. LaVora said, "Two weeks ago, I presented one of my writing workshops to the 5th graders at my high school alma mater, Hathaway Brown school for girls. What a terrific experience. The girls were the first live audience to watch the book trailer for my upcoming..." more
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 1:51:51 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled How To Help “Under-the-Radar” Kids & Teen Books Fly High:
M. LaVora said, "A librarian recently commented that my middle grade novel about a feisty urban, Buddhist, and bullied 5th grader, Taneesha Never Disparaging, is “certainly flying under the radar”, even though it’s garnered a nice chunk of positive..." more
Monday, January 25, 2010 3:09:54 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled PeaceBuilders Chapter Book Biography Book Reviews are Arriving:
M. LaVora said, "Reviews of my juvenile biography PEACEBUILDERS: DAISAKU IKEDA & JOSEI TODA, BUDDHIST LEADERS, have started to arrive. Here they are “Ms. Perry has reconnected the openness of childhood to the possibilities of the world.” -Roy..." more
Monday, January 25, 2010 12:53:53 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Picture Book LUCKY BEANS Gets Great Reviews:
M. LaVora said, "School Library Journal digs this book written by Becky Birtha and illustrated by Nicole Tadgell: http://nicoletadgell.blogspot.com/2010/01/school-library-journal-review.html And so does..." more
Monday, January 25, 2010 12:53:53 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Lee & Low Announces 2010 New Voices Award Winner:
M. LaVora said, "Read all about it: “LEE & LOW BOOKS is proud to announce that Tiare Williams Solorzano of Citrus Heights, California, is the winner of the New Voices Award Honor for 2009. Her exuberant story, Little Fish, portrays a hard-working young..." more
Sunday, January 24, 2010 1:41:46 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled People of Color, Let’s Take the Definitive Lead in Century 21:
M. LaVora said, "I just joined an posted this comment in this new brand new FaceBook group, Readers Against Whitewashing… I hope that because of Bloomsbury’s continued whitewashing of covers–whether out of genuine ignorance or deliberate disrespect..." more
Friday, January 22, 2010 12:48:23 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Author Zetta Elliot Interviews Author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich in Park Slope:
M. LaVora said, "…my old stomping ground when I lived in Brooklyn… Zetta and Gebmi rap about multiculti lit… going against stereotype, and what’s available right now… Part 1 Part 2 "
Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:57:54 AM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Seeking Organ Transplant Stories from People of Color:
M. LaVora said, "Forest Hill Publishing will launch a new book relaying the true stories of transplant recipients and donors of color. People of color represent a disproportionately high number of people who need organ transplants–and die because the..." more
Wednesday, January 20, 2010 8:17:50 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Book Trailer–”8th Grade Super Zero” by Olugbemisola Rhuday Perkovich:
M. LaVora said, "Enjoy! Now, go buy the book! LaVora www.mlavoraperry.com "
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 8:27:08 AM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled The Same 12 Folks Keep Winning the Coretta Scott King Award? Apparently, Yes:
M. LaVora said, "Who wins the Coretta Scott King Book Awards – a look at stats from 1970 to 2010–from Kyra Hicks This year marks the 41st annual Coretta Scott King Award for outstanding books for children and young adults by an African American author...." more
Monday, January 18, 2010 3:11:08 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled ALA Kid Lit Winners:
M. LaVora said, "Read all about them on School Library Journal’s blog: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6715435.html?desc=topstory Newbery Winner When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead "
Monday, January 18, 2010 10:43:10 AM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Taneesha Never Disparaging (and Author M. LaVora Perry) Makes Brown Bookshelf List:
M. LaVora said, "Me and my middle grade novel, Taneesha Never Disparaging, will be spotlighted during The Brown Bookshelf’s “28 Days Later” campaign in February. I’ll be interviewed during the month. For details about The Brown Book Shelf and..." more
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 2:23:46 PM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Interview: Dyahnne Alston, Founder of Multicultural Literature Advocacy Group, Mobile, AL, Part 4 (Final):
M. LaVora said, "Dyahnne Alston is the founder of Sweetie’s Books/Sensations Publishing and of the Multicultural Literature Advocacy Group (MLAG). MLAG’s stated mission is “Ensuring that Minority Voices in Print are Heard.” MLAG’s first annual event..." more
Sunday, January 10, 2010 4:37:56 AM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled PEACEBUILDERS Book Trailer–Mini & Extended Versions:
M. LaVora said, "I’m happy to say that my book trailers are up! Here’s the mini version: And here’s the extended version: LaVora www.mlavoraperry.com "
Saturday, February 27, 2010 11:00:24 AM
M. LaVora Perry wrote a blog post titled Chicago Students Perform Taneesha Never Disparaging:
M. LaVora said, "Students from Chicago’s Mayo Elementary School performed scenes from my middle grade novel, TANEESHA NEVER DISPARAGING as part of the Open Book Program December 12, 2009 culminating activity. I watched 9 schools perform live scenes from the..." more