GAP FAMILY BLOG

A coloring page drawn by Kevin Scott Collier. Chizzy and Dotty are featured in picture books available from Guardian Angel Publishing, Dotty's Topsy Tale and Chizzy's Topsy Tale. For more coloring pages and puzzles, visit Donna Shepherd's Topsy Turvy Land.

*Click on the picture, then print! It will print out full size ready to be colored. If that doesn't work with your printer, right click on the picture, and then 'save picture as...' and then you can print it out using your photo program.

Kai Strand, author of The Weaver, will be participating in the Oregon Book and Author Fair on Saturday, November 5th. The one day event will run from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in Central Pointe, Oregon.

This year, the authors will be participating in a world record attempt to have the most authors signing books at one time. There will be other events throughout the day as well. For more location information and schedule of events visit the Oregon Book Fair website.

About The Weaver: In a town of word weavers, Mary suffers through her third year of Novice Word Weaving. Mary thinks her troubles are over when she meets a gnome-elf who grants her a wish. But instead of weaving a better story, she's weaving strange yarn charms to accompany her still pathetic tales.

The Weaver has a little magic and a lot of storytelling. It is written for children 9 –12 years old. The Weaver has been name a finalist in the EPIC eBook Awards.


Children’s author, Kai Strand, writes middle grade and young adult fiction. Her short stories have been published in many online publications, The Weaver, is her first book. Learn more at http://www.kaistrand.com/.

For information on this and other Guardian Angel Publishing titles, please visit http://guardianangelpublishing.com/

IT ALL ADDS UP
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GAP author Mary Jean Kelso and GAP Illustrator K.C. Snider have several events planned over the next few months. Here is a current list:

OCTOBER 15, 2011 - Saturday -11:00 am to 1:00 pm


The Fernley Branch Library in Fernley, NV will be hosting Mary Jean at a signing in their meeting room. 575 Silver Lace Blvd., Fernley, NV. 775-575-3366.

OCTOBER 31, 2011 - Monday -5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Mary Jean will be signing books at Zoo'n Around Learning Center on Crimson Street in Fernley, NV. Zoo'n is offering a safe place for children to trick-or-treat indoors.

NOVEMBER 4 and 5, 2011 - Friday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

KC will be signing books at the Snowflake Show at the Deschutes County Fairgrounds. She has several new books out this year that she illustrated. Some new introductions include hardback covers available on some editions.

NOVEMBER 4 AND 5, 2011 - FRIDAY 4-8 and SATURDAY 10 TO 4

Mary Jean will be signing books at the HOLIDAY ART MART at 312 Ben's Way, Fernley, NV. 14 selected artists will have art work available as well.

NOVEMBER 19, 2011 - Saturday 10 am to 6 pm

Mary Jean will be signing books at the Fernley Intermediate School PTA Craft Faire in the gymnasium off Highway 95A behind Quick Stop in Fernley, NV.

NOVEMBER 25, 2011 - Nine days - Friday 11/25/2011 thru Saturday 12/3/2011

KC will be signing books at the Art of Christmas Botique at Urban and Sixth Street under the Arch in downtown Redmond, OR. Shopping hour details to come.

DECEMBER 3, 2011 - Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Mary Jean will be signingbooks at a Made In Nevada event at The Flag Store, 155 Glendale Ave., Sparks, NV. Plans are to have the hardbound edition of The Christmas Angel available as well as all other childrens', YA and Adult books.

JANUARY 14, 2012 - Saturday starting at 11:30 am

Mary Jean will be signing books at GRASSROOTS BOOK STORE in Reno, NV.


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--http://www.madeinnv.com/

Visit Mary on the Web at www.authorsden.com/maryjeankelso or

http://www.andyandthealbinohorse.blogspot/


K.C. Snider, an honors graduate from The Eugene School for Art, is a prominent Oregon artist. Her love of the western life and of wildlife has been developed since her youth, with her natural talent for drawing and color exhibited since she was ten years old. She has shared her talents as an Art Instructor at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon.

K.C.’s paintings incorporate horses of all breeds, majestic wolves and buffalo herds, as well as eagles and other native birds of prey, in their rustic natural habitats. The western terrain in her art is not only very detailed, but it also transcends time. Now a resident of Redmond, Oregon, K.C. is inspired by the natural beauty of the high desert of Central Oregon.

K.C.’s artwork has won many awards during her long career. Her rainbow collection of prize ribbons from all over the Northwest is as colorful as her work. Recently, K.C. has won plaques from the 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Western Art Roundup at Winnemucca, Nevada. She has won prizes in several categories, as well as the prestigious Snaffle Bit Award for her authentic Western Art, the Pioneer Award for the depiction of life on the High Desert, and the Indian Heritage Award for her piece titled, “Hope of the White Buffalo.”

In 2006, K.C. illustrated two children’s’ books, The Christmas Angel, with author Mary Jean Kelso and The Magic Violin, with Mayra Calvani. Both books were published by Guardian Angel Publishing and are also available as e-Books. The Christmas Angel has been an instant success with children, teachers and grandmothers alike. It tells the tale of a young girl who travels with her family to Oregon in the 1830’s on the Oregon Trail and protects a very precious possession, the family’s Christmas tree topper, a porcelain angel. She has now finished illustrations for Andy And The Albino Horse, the first book in a series about an albino horse named “Spirit” and the special children who get to know her. The Andy and Spirit books have a number of sequels already in print. And the sequel to The Christmas Angel titled One Family's Christmas is now available along with K.C.’s first collaboration with author Marilee Crow called Does Heaven Get Mail?

K.C. has been married for 49 years to Fred who is retired from Weyerhauser and is K.C.’s biggest supporter. He does all her framing and some very vital computer work so that K.C. can stay in the studio. They live with their dachshund mix, Jack, in Redmond, Oregon. K.C. and Fred have two children and two grandchildren.

Visit K.C. online at http://www.kcsniderart.com/ or her blog at http://blog.kcsniderart.com/.

Donna McDine, author of The Golden Pathway, has the following events planned:

October 16, 2011 - 1:00-4:00 pm


Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Library
25 Flywheel Park West
Piermont, NY
845-359-4595

Local Authors' Meet and Greet, Book Reading & Signing, Activity, and Q&A



October 17, 2011 - 7:00-8:00 pm

Orangeburg Library
20 South Greenbush Road
Orangeburg, NY
845-359-2244

Author Meet and Greet, Book Reading, Signing, and Activity

October 23, 2011 ~ 1:30-4:30 pm


Hilton Westchester Rye Brook
699 Westchester Avenue
Rye Brook, NY
in the Grand Ballroom (North & South)

The New York State Reading Association's "Hudson Valley Author's Fair"



The Golden Pathway:  Raised in a hostile environment where abuse occurs daily, David attempts to break the mold and 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.

AWARDS:

Literary Classics 2011 Finalist Picture Book Early Reader ~ The Golden Pathway

Literary Classics 2011 Seal of Approval Picture Book Early Reader ~ The Golden Pathway

Finalist in Dan Poynter's Global eBook Awards – Children’s Picture Book Fiction category – The Golden Pathway

Donna McDine is an award-winning children's author: Honorable Mention in the 77th and two Honorable Mentions in the 78th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competitions. Donna’s stories and features have been published in many print and online publications and her interest in sports resulted in writing and publishing The Hockey Agony. Her first book, The Golden Pathway, was published in August 2010 by Guardian Angel Publishing and she recently signed her third book contract with Guardian Angel Publishing, for Powder Monkey. She writes, moms and is the Editor-in-Chief for Guardian Angel Kids Ezine and Publicist Intern for The National Writing for Children Center and Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club from her home in the historical hamlet Tappan, NY. McDine is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators and Musing Our Children.

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/.

M E D I A R E L E A S E

CONTACT: Donna McDine, Editor-in-Chief, Guardian Angel Kids Ezine

Email: submissions@...

Website: http://guardian-angel-kids.com/

For Immediate Release


Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Sports and Activities – October 2011 Issue

Although technology is a wonderful learning tool, it’s important to teach our children the importance of getting up and outside to enjoy the boundless adventures of sports and physical activity. Not only is it good for the body to stretch your muscles and participate in physical activity it does wonders for the brain and soul of one’s body by releasing endorphins.

Join us at Guardian Angel Kids Ezine October 2011 issue and get you and your children grooving through physical action by becoming inspired by this month’s poetry, stories, activities, and articles at http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com.

We also invite you to stay connected with Guardian Angel Kids through our Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guardian-Angel-Kids-Ezine/163785080346247

Letter from the PUBLISHER: Lynda S. Burch

Featured Book and video:

Cartwheel Annie Flipping Book by Marilee Crowe and illustrated by K.C. Snider – Annie likes being upside down. When the neighborhood children see her cart wheeling down the sidewalk on the way to school, they begin to tease her. That embarrasses her siblings. It seems everyone is tired of her gymnastics, until the circus comes to town, and Annie becomes the star of the show.

Whispering Wally, art and story by Kevin Collier - Watch a special video of Wally the Whale and his treasure hunt, keeping active swimming.

Children’s poetry, Short Stories, and Articles:

“The Name of the Game,” by Ellen Javernick – clever poetry that takes you for a whimsical ride through sports.

“Once Upon Home Plate,” Katie – 5th grader – self confidence soars at the awe inspiring homerun.

“The Magic Bat,” by Marcia Faber and illustrated by Samantha Bell – imagination and fantasy takes you on a delightful outcome of a special bat.

“Fall Freeze,” by Erin K. Schonauer and Jamie C. Schonauer and illustrated by Kathleen Bullock – two sports plus one party equals an icy situation. Can a figure skater and a hockey player learn to balance their differences or are they bound to collide?

“Turtle and Rabbit Relay,” by Karen Robuck – Does the turtle always win the race? In the familiar fable he does, but what about in real life?

“Ways to Use Activities and Games to Teach Vocabulary,” by Dorit Sasson – Engage your students in games of vocabulary and have fun along the way.

Featured Drawing, Games & Activities:

Draw yourself being good with Painting Board – PAINT page

Featured Games from Books - GAME page

Please feel free to drop Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine an email at submissions@... and let them know what you think of Guardian Angel Kids and what you'd like to see in the future. They aim to please!

We look forward to your visit. Thank you for your time and interest.

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This week we celebrate Banned Books Week. According to the American Library Association (ALA), this annual event that takes place during the last week of September, celebrates, "the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment." 

Those books featured during Banned Books Week have been the targets of attempted banning. Thanks to the efforts of teachers, librarians,booksellers and concerned citizens, many books that were targeted have not been banned or restricted.

It might surprise you to find some of your favorite books on the list. Classics such as The Grapes of Wrath, To Kill a Mockingbird, Gone With the Wind, The Call of the Wild, and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest have all been targets. Did you know Charlotte's Web was a target on more than one occasion? In 2002, the ALA listed the Captain Underpants books as the sixth most challenged. The Junie B. Jones series came in at #71 on the ALA's Top 100 Banned or Challenged Books from 2000-2009.



In honor of Banned Books Week, readers are being encouraged to hold a virtual read-out. Everyone is invited to create a video of themselves reading from their favorite banned or challenged book and upload it to a special Banned Books Week channel.

More information on the virtual read-out and Banned Books Week can be found at www.bannedbooksweek.org/.

Burch says, "Guardian Angel Publishing's global presence will continue to grow as Ingram Content Group, both Guardian Angel's innovative printer and distributor, partner and purchase more facilities around the world."

Lynda S. Burch, Publisher http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com
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Ingram Content Group announces worldwide expansion with the launch of Global CONNECT, a print and distribution program and its first alliance with Brazil’s Singular Digital
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Ingram Content Group Inc. today announced the launch of Global CONNECT, a new worldwide program combining Ingram’s print and distribution services and a network of book manufacturers around the world, with state-of-the-art print on demand technology and connectivity to local networks of retailers. Singular Digital, a leading book manufacturer in Brazil with extensive regional distribution, will launch Ingram’s South American expansion.(The company is the only complete broad-based digital distributor in Brazil, serving over 1,000 Brazilian bookstores - including all the major chains - all the Brazilian book distributors, and the local author and publisher communities.)

“Today's marketplace is no longer bound by national borders or languages. Global access offers publishers an untapped opportunity, and Ingram is reshaping the content distribution model to help them realize their full business potential,” said David “Skip” Prichard, President and CEO, Ingram Content Group. “The pairing of Ingram’s distribution strength and proven print-on-demand solutions with leading providers in key territories creates a comprehensive solution that is truly unmatched in the industry today.”

Mr. Prichard continued, “Making the right content available, in the right format, to the right audience is key to success. Ingram’s Global Connect program was built to accomplish this for our customers on a worldwide scale.”

Ingram’s Global Connect program is more than just a printer network. It expands the reach of publisher’s physical content beyond Ingram’s current channels, which include Ingram-owned facilities in the U.S., U.K., Australia and France, to new markets through a network of selected book manufacturing and distribution partners. What differentiates Ingram’s Global Connect program from other printer network solutions is the unique combination of print on demand alliances with established local retail channel relationships. Publishers will gain access to new sales channels without the worry of inventory in market, importation and customs issues, and shipping and warehousing costs. No matter where their readers are, publishers can now reach them and never miss a sale.

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Visit http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com GAP's online interactive ezine for kids!
http://guardianangelfamily.blogspot.com

An important key to a child’s developing literacy is to read and be read to frequently. Our school assigned homework of 20 minutes per day through elementary school. Twenty minutes can be a lifetime to a reluctant reader. Trust me, I know from firsthand experience.

So how do you get your child to put in their required reading time without a lot of whining or a spectacular tantrum? Don’t force-feed them the material. If your child wants to read The Bone Series by Jeff Smith, don’t wrinkle your nose because they are graphic novels. Ask your child to read it to you and experience something new for yourself. If they pick up the board book version of, Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, don’t dismiss it as too juvenile. Allow them to read it again and again. Take them to a bookstore and let them browse the section that carries content with the appropriate reading level and let them choose two or three titles without your input.

Handing your child Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White, and expecting them to have interest just because it is a classic might turn your child away from reading more than enticing them to read. Setting Charlotte’s Web in a stack of several books for your child to choose from, might result in you experiencing the classic together when your child chooses it to read on their own and you take turns reading aloud to each other.

A child needs someone to guide their choices in order to assure the content is appropriate for their age and reading level, but they don’t need you forcing your childhood reading preferences upon them.

Reading is reading, whether it be a picture book or the instructions to a new board game. Letting your child choose what they read during their required reading time will make the experience much more enjoyable for both of you.

Guardian Angel Publishing has many titles for children from 0 to 12 years old. Browse our online bookstore with your emerging reader and let them choose some titles to fill their required reading time.


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About The Author:

Kai Strand is the author of the best selling GAP title The Weaver, a chapbook for tweens. You can stay informed of Kai’s upcoming publications and appearances by liking her author page on Facebook. For more information, visit Kai’s website at http://kaistrand.com/

Just in time for Back-to-School, Guardian Angel Kids Magazine focuses on good behavior. We're featuring A Pocketful of Manners by Marliee Crow, and Monster Maddie by Susan Stephenson. Both of these GAP titles were illustrated by K.C. Snider.

Our featured poems talking about forgivness, helping, and taking turns, while our featured stories remind readers of the importance of being careful what you say and sharing. We also have games and painting for the kids.

In our Articles for Parents and Teachers section, Kelly Bakshi offers reminds us of the importance of praising good behavior and Dorit Sasson offers her tips for successful parent/teacher conferences.

Visit Guardian Angel Kids Magazine online at http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/ You'll also find back issues available on our website.

Author Karen Cioffi posted a Back to School Count Down at her blog this week. It offers a great list of ways you can get ready to start the new school year.

Please visit http://www.karencioffiwritingandmarketing.com/2011/08/back-to-school-count-down.html

Have your kids started school yet? Ours start next week. Do you feel ready?

Karen is an author, ghostwriter, freelance writer, and editor. She is a member of the International Association of Professional Ghostwriters, the Professional Writers Alliance, and National Association of Independent Writers and Editors. DKV offers many affordable and professional writing services: ghostwriting for businesses and children's writers, blog and article content, editing, and more.

Visit Karen online at http://www.karencioffiwritingandmarketing.com/

Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Cooks its way through Delicious Cuisine August 2011


Rachel Serves a Stew by Diane Kirk and illustrated by Susann Batson

Rattlesnake Jam by Margot Finke and illustrated by Kevin Collier
“Red Hot Treats,” by Sheila Foard, tempts your taste buds with spicy treats

“Escargot,” by Lee Rosenfield, provides a unique twist on snails

“Love Cookies,” by Shari L Klase, warms the heart with a special cookie recipe

Love Cookies illustrated by Clara Batton Smith brings to life special times with mom

Percy and the Persnickety Plate by Suzanne Purvis, Percy’s plate comes to life

“Percy and the Persnickety Plate,” illustrated by Jack Foster leaps off the page

“Cutting Through the Crusts,” by Alandra Blume the origins of pb&j sandwiches
Info for Parents Intellectually Stimulating Activities for the Summer, Nicole Weaver
“Local Geography-The Story of Your Community,” by Kelly Bakshi

Mud, Sticks, and Grass: Kids and Cuisine Quiz by Bob Delaney different types of foods quiz

Guardian Angel Kids is an online interactive no ad ezine for kids http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/

Enjoy Guardian Angel Kids Ezine beyond the monthly features with the interactive games http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/games.htm

Select Guardian Angel Publishing books come alive through interactive games http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/games.htm

Challenge your child with word jumbles, word puzzles, and mazes at GAK Ezine interactive games http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/games.htm

Not sure what Guardian Angel Publishing children books to select? View book trailers GAK Ezine http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/videos.htm

Are your children interested in writing? Visit GAK Ezine, learn about writing opportunities http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/

Do you feel a librarian you know deserves special recognition. Then consider nominating him/her for the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award!


You can nominate a librarian in a:

• School Library
• Public Library
• College, Community College, University Library

"The award encourages library users like you to recognize the accomplishments of exceptional public, school, college, community college, or university librarians." They want to hear how you think your librarian is improving the lives of the people in your school, campus or community.

"Up to ten winners will be selected this year and receive a $5,000 cash award, a plaque and $500 travel stipend to attend an awards reception in New York hosted by The New York Times.

The award is administered by the American Library Association with support from Carnegie Corporation of New York and The New York Times."

For more information, please visit http://atyourlibrary.org/ilovemylibrarian

Liddil is trying to get her light to come on, but no matter how hard she tries it won’t come on. She learns to take smaller steps, to build herself up. Then she can accomplish anything she sets her mind to.


Frankie Armadillo has too many brothers. His burrow is too crowded, so he sets off in search of the perfect home, just for him. But every place he likes is already occupied, sometimes by fierce looking creatures. Will Frankie find the perfect home?


It’s a chicken! It’s a giraffe! It’s a penguin! It’s my brother? Humor and imagination come together in this entertaining picture book about sibling rivalry. When a boy accidentally changes his brother into different animals, he learns something new about himself and his brother while trying to change him back.


Learning the major muscles in the human body can be a challenge. Bill Kirk’s muscle book is here to help. Written in rhyme and illustrated by Eugene Ruble, it breaks down the body’s muscles into manageable chunks. You’ll be amazed at how fast you will learn them. Factoids, word quests, and glossary, too.


A child duchess, Lady Geyr, must reclaim her heritage after it is stolen by the Red Knight. Can she do it with only the gargoyles of Castle Geyr to help her?

For these and other GAP titles, please visit us online at http://guardianangelpublishing.com/