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Mike Graf, author of 70+ books for young readers, describes childhood experiences that still inspire his writing

Posted on October 25, 2012 by admin

I have been visiting national parks, really, all my life. I still have vivid memories of driving six hours north from our home in Southern California as a child, my brothers and I in the back seat. We drove on through … Continue reading →

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A pile of paper prompts Jody Feldman, author of the Gollywhopper Games series, to plant a tree for every new book

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

See this picture? It’s one of the last images I show students when I visit them in schools. I want to leave a lasting impression about the important of rewriting, but when I first saw this – various drafts of … Continue reading →

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Suzanne Slade, author of 90 children’s books, is making a difference by writing about people who are making a difference

Posted on June 18, 2012 by admin

As an author, I visit lots of schools each year. During most visits a student usually asks, “Why do you write so many books about animals?” The answer is—I LOVE animals!  Feathered or furry, soft or scaly, smooth or slimy, … Continue reading →

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Alison Ashley Formento helps readers understand why These Bees Count

Posted on June 2, 2012 by admin

Nature always excites, intrigues, and inspires me in so many ways, especially with my writing. A hike and a special old tree inspired me to write a short poem that eventually became my first picture book THIS TREE COUNTS! My … Continue reading →

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A4ED author Debbie Dadey celebrates World Oceans Day with the release of her new series, Mermaid Tales

Posted on May 27, 2012 by admin

In early 2011, A4ED author Debbie Dadey wrote a blog about a new ocean-themed series she was working on. For you anxious readers, the wait is over. Mermaid Tales has been released to coincide with World Oceans Day (June 8th) and you … Continue reading →

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A4ED Team Spirit Raises the Bar in 2012!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

CONGRATULATIONS to our fabulous line-up of 2012 Authors for Earth Day Participants—Steve Swinburne, Dan Gutman, Jennifer Ward, Darcy Pattison, Barb Rosenstock, Barbara Gowan, Conrad Storad, Michelle Worthington, Molly Idle and Brooke Bessesen. We are truly grateful for the expertise and enthusiasm these authors/illustrators bring … Continue reading →

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Linda Bozzo, author of 30+ children’s titles, believes books can empower kids on Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2012 by admin

As we celebrate Earth Day this month, I think it’s important to let children know that they can be a voice for animals. By raising environmental awareness, they can help protect animals and their habitats. Earth Day is just one … Continue reading →

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Author Linda Crotta Brennan decribes the ideas behind her coming book When Rivers Burned: The Earth Day Story

Posted on April 18, 2012 by admin

My publisher at Apprentice Shop Books, Muriel Dubois, had put out a call for proposals for a new series on turning points in American history. I asked my husband for suggestions. Being a pharmacist, he came up with medical-related things … Continue reading →

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Hedgerows by Joan Donaldson, author of several books for young readers including the new YA novel On Viney’s Mountain

Posted on March 26, 2012 by admin

Most of us know that over time, small acts such as each year planting a tree can create a forest. On our organic farm, my husband, John and I have planted thousands of trees, sturdy white pines with feathery needles, … Continue reading →

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Pondering Paper by Natasha Wing, author of more than 20 children’s books including The Night Before series

Posted on March 17, 2012 by admin

Trees make paper and paper makes traditional books. I often wondered about all the trees it took to print the millions of Harry Potter books and if the trees were being replenished. Come to find out, just how many trees … Continue reading →

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