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May Recommendations--Lynn Becker's Book Picks
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Here are some of my favorite reads from this past month: Novels: ARISTOTLE AND DANTE DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF THE UNIVERSE, by Benjamin Alire Saenz, won a 2013 Printz Honor. After reading a discussion on depictions of race in book... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Editor Steve Meltzer
I am one lucky author. When my former editor left Dutton in 2006 I was assigned the wonderful Steve Meltzer. Over the years Steve has become one of my good buddies as well as my outstanding editor. Generous to a... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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"Everything I Know About Writing I Learned From My Cats: 1" - Barbara Jean Hicks
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from the writing files of children's author and educator Barbara Jean Hicks, Guest Columnist “Books. Cats. Life is good.” I can’t bear to part with the faded old book bag that bears that quote. Doesn’t it say it all? My... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Genetta Adair - Writing Tip of the Day
The best thing about the SCBWI is the people in the organization. I have been lucky enough to be part of the Midsouth listserve for years, even though I live in Southern California. The Southern Belles and Gents welcomed me... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Happy Mother's Day - Barbara Jean Hicks
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from the social media files of children's author and educator Barbara Jean Hicks, Guest Columnist When holidays roll around, I usually share a poem that relates to it. Sunday is Mother's Day. Before I started looking for a piece for... Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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The False Prince--Lynn Becker's Book Picks
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May's Book Pick is the fabulous mid-grade fantasy, THE FALSE PRINCE, by Jennifer A. Nielsen. I have been looking forward to my May and June picks for some time now--they are two of my favorite recently published fantasies, which are... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity - Art and Museums
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Recently, when I saw my editor in New York, I took the opportunity to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the show "Impressionism, Fashion and Modernity" ( through May 27 - then moving to the Chicago Institute of... Continue reading
Posted May 6, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Jo S. Kittinger - Writing Tip of the Day
An SCBWI RA and talented author, Jo S. Kittinger has written one of my favorite books, Rosa's Bus, the story of what happened to the bus that Rosa Parks rode on when she refused to give up her seat, creating... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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The Language of Poetry - Barbara Jean Hicks
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from the teaching files of children's book author and educator Barbara Jean Hicks, Guest Columnist It’s the last weekend of National Poetry Month for 2013. I’ve enjoyed talking about poetry and sharing poems here and on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/barbarajeanhicks) throughout the... Continue reading
Posted Apr 27, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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April Recommendations--Lynn Becker's Book Picks
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I've been busy reading this past month, and have some titles I would love to share: Novels: One that I just can't stop thinking about is MAGGOT MOON, by Sally Gardner. Set in the bleakest of worlds (think England in... Continue reading
Posted Apr 23, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Heather Tomlinson - Writing Tip of the Day
I have known Heather Tomlinson for many years. She is one of my good buds who worked hard, honed her craft and now is the published author of three fantasy novels. Heather left California, but I ran into her at... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Why I Love Poetry - Barbara Jean Hicks
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from the inquiring mind of children's book author and educator Barbara Jean Hicks, Guest Columnist It's still National Poetry Month and I'm still thinking about poetry! I grew up in a family that loved music and poetry. My dad went... Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Priscilla Burris - Illustration Tip of the Day
One of the most talented, generous, and wonderful members of the SCBWI board is Priscilla Burris. Illustrator of over ninety books, Priscilla has coordinated the illustrator area of the SCBWI for years. With a joyous heart, Priscilla gives her Illustrator... Continue reading
Posted Apr 15, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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A Poem for Spring - Barbara Jean Hicks
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from the bookshelves of children's author and educator Barbara Jean Hicks, Guest Columnist In celebration of National Poetry Month, I gave myself the gift of three new books of poetry: 100 Selected Poems by e.e. cummings, 100 Love Sonnets by... Continue reading
Posted Apr 12, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Wonder--Lynn Becker's Book Picks
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My Book Pick for April is WONDER, by R. J. Palacio. This heartfelt and moving novel got quite a bit of contender buzz for the 2013 Newbery Award. August Pullman is a very sympathetic hero, earnest, hard-working, and sweet. Because... Continue reading
Posted Apr 9, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Chris Eboch - Writing Tip of the Day
I have known Chris Eboch through the SCBWI for many years. She is kind, funny and one of those blessed RA's. A prolific writer, she recently wrote a book on plotting. I asked her to give us the Writing Tip... Continue reading
Posted Apr 8, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Book-Spine Poetry - Barbara Jean Hicks
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from the teaching files of children's author and educator Barbara Jean Hicks, Guest Columnist April is National Poetry Month. To celebrate, I've been posting poems on my Facebook page--so far some haiku from the Japanese masters of the form (one... Continue reading
Posted Apr 5, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Tracy Barrett - Writing Tip of the Day
Prolific author, brainiac and all around great gal, Tracy Barrett has come up with an interesting way to write. I guarantee you haven't heard this one before. Continue reading
Posted Apr 1, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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A Poem for Easter - Barbara Jean Hicks
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from the shelves of children's book author and educator Barbara Jean Hicks, Guest Columnist I love Easter. It's all about resurrection, rebirth, new life--concepts that inspire and excite me as a person and a writer. And George Herbert, the 17th... Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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March Recommendations--Lynn Becker's Book Picks
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Here are some terrific books I have been reading recently: Novels: SCARLET is the second of four projected books in the Lunar Chronicles, by Marissa Meyer. The first, Cinder, was the fabulously told story of a cyborg Cinderella. As a... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Editor Steve Meltzer - Writing Tip of the Day
I am one lucky author. Six years ago when my first editor left Dutton, I was assigned the fabulous Steve Meltzer. A Teddy Bear of a guy, Steve is not only a wonderful editor but over the years has become... Continue reading
Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Three Writers on Creativity & Spirituality
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from the bookshelves of guest columnist Barbara Jean Hicks, children's book author and educator A friend sent me a link last week to an interview with Elizabeth Gilbert, the award-winning writer whose memoir Eat, Pray, Love tells the story of... Continue reading
Posted Mar 21, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Suzanne Morgan Williams - Research Tip of the Day
Author and SCBWI RA for Nevada Suzanne Morgan Williams writes exceptional books. Her novel Bullrider has won numerous awards. I asked her how she did the intricate research for the novel and what I got was the Research Tip of... Continue reading
Posted Mar 18, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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"Write What You Know" - Barbara Jean Hicks
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from the inquiring mind of Guest Columnist Barbara Jean Hicks, children's book author and educator You've heard it a thousand times: "Write what you know." But what does that mean, really? Does it mean you have to know a subject... Continue reading
Posted Mar 14, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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Code Name Verity--Lynn Becker's Book Picks
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I'm going to try to introduce CODE NAME VERITY, by Elizabeth Wein, intelligently, but I have just been crying my way through the last quarter of it, so let's see how I do. "Verity," a spy for the British during... Continue reading
Posted Mar 12, 2013 at Tales from the Rushmore Kid
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