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NEWS
PRISCILLA AND THE HOLLYHOCKS
was one of five picture books chosen for Massbooks of the Year
Children's/Young Adult Literature: the Massachusetts Book
Awards recommended reading list.
PRISCILLA AND THE HOLLYHOCKS was named one of Bank Street College's 2008 Best Children's Books of the Year.
PRISCILLA AND THE HOLLYHOCKS has been named a
National Council of Social Studies "Notable Trade Book for Young
People" and will appear on their list for 2009. "The selection
committee looks for books that emphasize human relations,
represent a diversity of groups and are sensitive to a broad
range of cultural experiences, present an original theme or a
fresh slant on a traditional topic, are easily readable and of
high literary quality, and have a pleasing format and, when
appropriate, illustrations that enrich the text."
PRISCILLA AND THE HOLLYHOCKS is featured on a
"Just One More Book" podcast at
http://www.justonemorebook.com/2008/05/17/flowers-philanthropy-and-freedom-priscilla-and-the-hollyhocks/
2011 CALENDAR
Tuesday, October 25
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Mother Caroline Academy
Dorchester, MA
Shy Mama's Halloween presentation
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November 4 - 7
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Falling Leaves Master Class, NY
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2012 CALENDAR
Tuesday, January 10
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Bigelow Middle School
Newton, MA
Research Detectives presentations
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April 20 - 22
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New England SCBWI Conference
Springfield, MA
Co-leading Picture Book Intensive Course
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September 9 - 15
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Kindling Words West
Taos, NM
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