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Showing posts with label GAP Authors in the Community. Show all posts
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Monday, February 21, 2011

GAP Author Watch: Kristen Zajac to Hold Readings at Small Blessings Preschool



Guardian Angel Publishing author Kristen Zajac will be doing children's book readings at Small Blessings Preschool in Tampa, Florida this week as part of a special week long event focusing on literacy. Ms. Zajac will read one of her books, Ebeneezer's Cousin, and teach the children about real organizations which train animal helpers to assist people with special needs. On February 22nd and 23rd, she will be visiting each age group and talking with them about the book and being an author. Later in the week, Small Blessings classes will be participating in a special Storybook Fair where classrooms will be decorated as theme rooms for various children's books. Each room will have hands on activities for the children to do to bring the books to life.

To find out more about Kristen and her work, please visit http://www.kristenzajac.com/.

Visit Guardian Angel Publishing online at http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

GAP Authors in the Community: Kristen Zajac Book Readings - Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival Jan 15 - 16




Jan 15-16, 2011

GAP author Kristen Zajac will be conducting three readings of her latest release, Chasing the Spirit of Service, at the Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival. The Festival is being held this Saturday and Sunday, January 15-16, 2011, at the Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in downtown Tampa. The Black Heritage Festival features live entertainment, speakers, food, arts, and crafts. Ms. Zajac will be conducting her book readings in the Festival's "Children's Village" which will host a variety of activities for families with young children including face painting, storytelling, educational activities, and arts and crafts. After the storytime, the Children's Village is offering small prizes to children who answer questions about the Tuskegee Airmen, featured in Ms. Zajac's book.

You can find out more about Kristen and her work at http://www.kristenzajac.com/!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

GAP Authors in the Community: Kristen Zajac, Author of Ebeneezer's Cousin




Kristen Zajac, author of Ebeneezer's Cousin, has passed along information regarding upcoming visits to schools in honor of Veteran's Day.

Kristen will be visiting:

Tuesday, November 9 - Essrig Elementary School (Tampa, FL)
Wednesday, November 10- Cleveland Elementary School (Tampa, FL)
Friday, November 12- Alafia Elementary School (Valrico, FL)
Monday, November 15- Thonotosassa Elementary (Thonotosassa, FL)


She will be doing a special book reading of Ebeneezer's Cousin for Veteran's Day programs at all four elementary schools. The program will include:

1) Reading Ebeneezer's Cousin to the students.
2) Showing them an original framed illustration by the artist, Jennifer Houdeshell, so they can see what the pictures look like before being integrated with text into a book.
3) Giving a powerpoint presentation with photos of the real organizations that train service animals to help people with special needs, like the capuchin monkey Eli in Ebeneezer's Cousin.
4) Leading a "picture peace" postcard activity with the children. She will be having them draw what peace means to them and write a thank you note to be sent to a veteran at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the James A. Haley Hospital.
5) The author will also be signing books for the children.



You can visit Kristen online at http://www.kristenzajac.com to learn more about the book and its author. Kids will find a special section just for them on Kristen's website. There is also a section for parents and teachers, and one that includes links to organizations that train and place assistance animals with people in need.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Developing a Rapport with Your Local Library Programming Coordinator by GAP Author Nicole Weaver



Last February I visited my local library to inquire about doing a reading of my newly published book, Marie and Her Friend the Sea Turtle. The attendant gave me the email of the programming coordinator. I emailed her and much to my delight she replied within a few days. She coordinated for me to perform three presentations at three different libraries.


The icing on the cake came when she asked me how much I wanted to be paid. I told her to please donate my payment to the Lambi Fund of Haiti instead. I had a blast reading my book and was also allowed to sell my book after the reading.

The coordinator liked the presentations I did, so she invited me to return for a special programming in fall 2010 called PASSPORT TO THE CARIBBEAN. I quickly developed a good rapport with the coordinator. I have already been invited to return once my book with Guardian Angel Publishing is published.


On September 14, 2010, I did my fourth presentation. I had around 35 people who showed up. Before I read my book, I showed the kids a YouTube video of a mother sea turtle laying her eggs. Additionally, I showed a video of newly hatched baby turtles heading to the ocean. The kids really liked my book. I had three teen helpers who helped cut out paper plates in preparation for a sea turtle craft. It was an unforgettable experience to have so many parents and their kids show up for this program. I have one more presentation on November 27th. I expect to sell a lot of books being that it is so close to Christmas.




What I learned from this experience is to never be afraid to ask. Most authors do readings at schools, but since I work fulltime it is very difficult for me to make school visits. I am currently working on booking readings with after school programs in my area.

If you have not done a reading at your local library, I highly encourage you to do so. You never know what doors might be opened for you. I think much bigger doors will be opened once my book with GAP is published. I can’t wait!


Nicole Weaver was born in Port-au-Prince Haiti. She came to the United States when she was ten years old. She is fluent in Creole, French, Spanish and English. She is a veteran teacher of French and Spanish. She is the author of a children's trilingual picture book titled Marie and Her Friend the Sea Turtle.


The story is about a Haitian little girl who resided by the beach in Haiti. Her second trilingual children's picture book will be published by Guardian Angel Publishing. The book titled, My sister is my Best Friend, will be published fall 2011.


You can visit Nicole Weaver’s website at http://www.melangeofcultures.wordpress.com/

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

GAP Authors in the Community: Donna McDine to Participate in Publishing with a Small Press Panel



Donna McDine, author of The Golden Pathway, will be participating in a panel titled, Publishing with a Small Press, starting at 11 AM Eastern at The Ferguson Library, Harry Bennett Branch in Stamford, CT on Saturday, September 25th.

The Golden Pathway was released by Guardian Angel Publishing in August of this year. It is a storybook that shares the Underground Railroad with young readers. A good book to add to school curriculum, it tells the story of David, who befriends the slave, Jenkins, owned by his Pa. Fighting against extraordinary times and beliefs, David leads Jenkins to freedom with no regard for his own safety and possible consequences dealt out by his Pa.

Also on the panel are children's authors, Lori Calabrese and YA author, Jo Ramsey. You may contact the library for more information at (203) 351-8292.

The Ferguson Library
Harry Bennett Branch
115 Vine Road, Stamford
fergusonlibrary.org

Donna McDine is an award-winning children's author, Honorable Mention in the 77th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition and two Honorable Mentions in the 78th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition. Donna’s stories and features have been published in many print and online publications, and her first book, The Golden Pathway, will be published through Guardian Angel Publishing. Ms. McDine is a member of the SCBWI, Musing Our Children, and The National Writing for Children Center. Learn more about Donna at http://www.donnamcdine.com/ if you sign the guestbook, you’ll receive a FREE e-Book Write What Inspires You: Author Interviews, and http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com/ and http://www.thegoldenpathway.blogspot.com/.

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Andy Stories by Mary Jean Kelso Reach Out to Special Education Kids






Recently Cheri Ascue, who operates Downs Horseplay and is a local Special Ed teacher in Fernley, NV, stopped GAP author Mary Jean Kelso to introduce her to one of the students.

They were excited because they had been using the Andy series in the classroom and Cheri wanted her student to meet "the author".

Mary Jean had this to say, "Using the books for study has worked out well and the student was very excited to meet me. It was, above all, my pleasure. I am happy to see kids that the books are written to encourage actually enjoying them so much."

GAP Authors in the Community : Mary Jean Kelso and Andy and the Albino Horse








Fernley Elementary School recently asked GAP author Mary Jean Kelso to participate in their celebration of Book Week. Mary Jean read Andy and the Albino Horse to approximately 200 very attentive second grade students.

The reaction of the students was one of awe and amazement. They were enthralled with the story and enjoyed that some of the illustrations artist K.C. Snider painted represented the area they live in.

The story and the pictures brought the Nevada wild mustang and Andy to life in a way they appreciated and hopefully will help them relate in a positive way to individuals and animals with handicaps.



Mary Jean Kelso is a multi-genre author. Besides RV Mouse, The Christmas Angel, and its sequel, One Family’s Christmas, and the Andy & the Albino Horse series (Andy and the Albion Horse, Andy and Spirit Go to the Fair, Andy and Spirit in the Big Rescue and Andy and Spirit Meet the Rodeo Queen--with many more to come). The Adventures of Andy and Spirit and Cowboy James are scheduled for release soon. She is also the author of the young adult Lynne Garrett series:

Goodbye Is Forever, Abducted!, and Sierra Summer. Also Kat’s Cradle, Blue Coat, and The Homesteader series (The Homesteader, The Homesteader's Legacy, Back to the Homestead and Life on the Homestead) and is working on the next--The Homesteader Chronicles--Annabel's Story.

Mary Jean wrote for many newspapers and magazines and was an Asst. Editor prior to concentrating on fiction for children, young adults and adults. Mary Jean recently received awards from The Nevada Press Assn. and The National Press Assn. as a correspondent for The Lahontan Valley News.

She is a member of Made in
Nevada. Visit Mary on the Web at www.authorsden.com/maryjeankelso or http://www.andyandthealbinohorse.blogspot.com/


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MUSCLES MAKE US MOVE: : THE SUM OF OUR PARTS SERIES
MY COPAN ADVENTURE
MY GRANDMA'S KITCHEN RULES!
MY BROTHER THE FROG
MY SISTER IS MY BEST FRIEND
MY TOOTH IS LOOSE : THE SUM OF OUR PARTS SERIES
NATALIE'S ARK
NO BONES ABOUT IT! : THE SUM OF OUR PARTS SERIES
NO MORE GUNK!
NOTHING STOPS NOAH
O CHRISTMAS TREE
OLLIE OAK SAVES THE DAY
ON THE GO WITH ROOTER & SNUFFLE
ONE IN A BUZZILLION
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ONE FAMILY'S CHRISTMAS
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PRESTON, THE NOT-SO-PERFECT PIG
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SCAREDY : A CLOUD AFRAID OF THUNDER
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TODAY I AM A PENGUIN
TOO MANY KITTIES
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'TWAS THE YEAR CHRIST LEFT CHRISTMAS
VIVIEN'S BEACH DREAM
WE'RE BROTHERS AND SISTERS: THE BOOPLES
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WHAT IN THE WORLD SHOULD I BE?
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