For daily doses of whimsical stories, I read The Blonde Duck's blog. Here, I'd like to highlight other writers that I have some connection to, real or tenuous. :)
One of the most delightful authors I've had the pleasure to meet in real life is Helen Frost. I took a workshop from her at an IN SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Publishers) conference and will remember it always for her wisdom, terrific ability at imparting knowledge, and warm personality. She is an amazing poet!
Another wonderful Indiana author is Elsa Marston. I've taken a class and a workshop with her, as well as attended a talk given by her. She is a brilliant lady.
This next book is interesting because it's a beautiful collaboration: written by April Pulley Sayre, also a fellow member of the IN SCBWI (whom I've not met yet, but hope to soon), and illustrated by Annie Patterson, an inspirational blog-friend.
Douglas Florian is also a blog friend. His poetry is way cool, and his art is incredible. I highly recommend his science-poetry books for any child on your list!
The incomparable Lisa Yee is now both a blog-friend and a Facebook friend. She keeps her fans in stitches with her hilarious insights and thoughts on every topic under the sun. Someday, I hope to meet her in person. :)
We once attended a talk given by Lawrence Krauss. I am still speechless with awe. I love this book of his:
Remember when I said "tenuous"? Well, this one is it. I follow Phil Plait on Twitter. Lame, yes, but that doesn't mean this book isn't a darned good read. And most of the general population could stand to read it:
What have you been reading? Share some good books with me!"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be." ~ Douglas Adams
10 comments:
What a great post. I think I've only seen one of the books you listed...you read the intelligent ones, that's probably why. Lol! I am currently reading a book called The Perfect Marriage (well it can happen to me one day!) by Morag Prunty. It's quite entertaining. :))
Thanks for the list of good authors. I'm off to look them up. I do love reading and wish I could become a writer. In my dreams, I'm a famous author(I'm also an expert martial artist, world-famous triathlete, glass blower, graphic artist, amazing seamstress, biologist who discovers the cure to cancer and HIV, and mother with plenty of patience and time to spend with her kids despite her many other pursuits...ha!).
Thanks for sharing your list. It makes me realize that I really should be reading more. I followed the link to Lisa Lee. Very funny! Definitely a great blog to follow. Love things that make me smile, like her disclaimer. LOL!
Aww, thanks for listing me! I'm planning on joining the SCWBWI soon, thanks for reminding me. I've got to go check out these writers now!
Hi Teresa! I may have mentioned this before-- I was a member of SCBWI several years back...
SO you freelance? Doesn't surprise me- very cool to be "published"-
Great post!! I love the The Bonde Duck, her stories are great!
I love reading and frequently get to review books pre-publication. One I reviewed last year that I loved was "The Girl Who Fell From The Sky" and another book I recently appreciated was "Olive Kitteredge".
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I haven't heard of any of these and they look wonderful! I would love love love to write a children's book someday--I feel like it is in my bones . . . lucky for you to have participated in that workshop!
I borrowed a book from my boss that I just started - "Best Friends." I have seen a lot of bloggers comment about it. I just finished "Ice Trap" - a find from the $1 table at Borders. Really good.
Michelle-kitties, LOL! Hope The Perfect Marriage was good throughout! You will have the perfect marriage because you are a perfect gal!
Maureen, it's good to have dreams! I think if I could achieve that last thing you listed, I'd be thrilled to pieces (or even just to have one whole day where I don't yell at the kids). ;)
Michelle-Pixie, Lisa is a riot, isn't she? I think we'd all love to read more, but as Maureen (above) said, there are tons of things we all want to do, so it's hard to make time for reading. :}
Blonde, hope SCBWI'll be as helpful to you as it had been for me!
Carrie, so very cool about your being a fellow SCBWI-er, even if it was a little while back! ;) I freelancED; haven't sent out a thing in a while, unfortunately.
Together, Blonde has a most creative mind and terrific stories!
Anne-Marie, how neat that you get to review books pre-pub!! I'm not good at doing reviews, but I still love to read. :)
Allison, your children will inspire you for a future book! Mine did. Keep me posted!
Teri, you'll have to tell me how Best Friends is; I've not heard of it before. I have to admit to not reading a whole lot of general fiction. My genres of preference are children, sci-fi/fantasy and non-fic. :}
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