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Picture-book author David Martin shares activities for helping youngsters learn words, create stories and verse and get meaning from the books they read. For anyone who works with kids pre-K through third grade. 11 a.m.- noon. Learn activities for creating stories, verse & a few nonsense words. Share your classroom success stories. Upstairs in the Children's Room.

Location: Street: 77 Main St Additional: City: Montpelier, Province: Vermont Postal Code: 05602 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

The Galaxy Bookshop is very excited to host a Children's Author book signing and fundraiser for the Jeudevine Library on Saturday, December 15th, from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. We will be joined by Vermont authors who write for a range of age groups: David Martin, picture book author David Martin began his career as a children's author after he had children of his own and started making up stories for them. In addition to writing, his talents include singing, playing the guitar and kazoo, and juggling. He is the author of fourteen picture books, including Let's Have a Tree Party; All for Pie, Pie for All; and Little Bunny and the Magic Christmas Tree. He lives in Lyndonville, Vermont. More about the author at Candlewick Press. Jo Knowles, young adult author Jo Knowles grew up in New Hampshire with lots of animals and lots of books. She always loved writing stories about her family and their pets. A children's literature course in college inspired her to go on to grad school, where she wrote her first young adult (YA) novel for her thesis. Since then, she's published three YA novels, the most recent being See You at Harry's. Jo's website Jenny Land, middle grade author Jenny Land was born in Vermont. After her education at Dartmouth College and the Universities of Oxford and St. Andrews, she returned to Vermont to teach English and creative writing at St. Johnsbury Academy, and to work on farms during the summer. She lives in Peacham, Vermont with her husband and twin daughters. The Spare Room is her first novel. Jenny's website Linda Urban, middle grade author As a child, Linda Urban discovered that the thing she liked best was writing. She kept on writing through high school, but after hitting a few stumbling blocks, decided to pursue a degree in advertising and marketing. It wasn't until years later that she returned to her first love, writing, and began to send her stories out in the world. She has now published one picture book and two middle grade novels, with a third coming out in spring of 2013. Her most recent book is Hound Dog True. Linda's website Katherine & John Paterson, middle grade authors Spouses and collaborators Katherine and John Paterson live in Barre, Vermont, and have published three books together, including Blueberries for the Queen and The Flint Heart. Katherine Paterson is a beloved children's book author who came to writing after working as a teacher in Virginia and a missionary in Japan. Books such as Bridge to Terabithia and Lyddie have earned her many awards and honors. Recent honors include the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award and the post of National Ambassador for Young People's Literature in 2010. Katherine's website Come meet the authors who write the books you love to read and share! They will be happy to chat, answer questions, and autograph books. Half of the event's sales will be donated to the Jeudevine Library!

Location: Additional: 41 S. Main Street City: Hardwick, Province: Vermont Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)

David Martin will join us for storytime! He will read his new book, Let's Have a Tree Party! It's no small gathering at this treehouse. Everyone wants to attend, even the slimy slugs! Let's make storytime a party!

Location: Street: 4022 Rio Grande Blvd NW City: Albuquerque, Province: New Mexico Postal Code: 87107-3157 Country: United States (added from IndieBound)… (more)