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The official site of Silvia Acevedo — author and journalist » A Writer Writes
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Hello, everyone, and welcome to silviaacevedo.com! This is your best place to find my latest news, works, and musings. Please take a look around the site, and feel free to reply to posts. I love hearing from fellow writers, journalists, and people from all walks of life. A Wild, Wild Time at SCBWI’s Wild, Wild Midwest Conference. Posted May 3rd, 2016 by Silvia. Wrastling’ up five midwestern chapters of the The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Posted in A Writer Writes. Diary of a Wimp...
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BLOG | Kenda Henthorn | Kenda Henthorn
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Author of children’s picture books and middle grade novels. Q & A. 2014 Writing Contest Winners! Congratulations to Kenda Henthorn! 2014 Writing Contest Winners! Source: http:/ rateyourstory.blogspot.com/2014/03/2014-writing-contest-winners.html. Our judges say that choosing was no small feat! But for now…. This is it, folks. The moment you’ve been waiting for. Out of nearly 300 entries total, we are very proud to announce. . . The Rate Your Story 2014 Writing Contest WINNERS! By Anne C. Bromley. When Gr...
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Miranda Paul: Will Write for Cookies | Picture Books Help Kids Soar
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Skip to main content. Skip to primary sidebar. Skip to secondary sidebar. Picture Books Help Kids Soar. VIVIAN KIRKFIELD – WRITER FOR CHILDREN. Larr; #PPBF: One Plastic Bag and Water is Water. Perfect Picture Book Friday: What About Moose? Miranda Paul: Will Write for Cookies. WILL WRITE FOR COOKIES. I met today’s Will Write for Cookies author a couple of years ago when I first discovered this incredible kid lit community. Friends told me about a website called RateYourStory. Shel Silverstein, Lois Lowry...
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Learn about Gambia | One Plastic Bag
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Dangers of plastic bags. Earth day contests for kids. Map credit: CIA Factbook (US Gov). The Gambia may be the smallest country on Africa’s mainland, but there is surely a lot to know about it! Here are some resources about the Gambia for parents, teachers, homeschool educators, or librarians to share with young learners. About the Gambia – Quick Fact Sheet for Kids. About the Gambia – Powerpoint. Looking for even more resources? Visit our Teacher Resources. Theme: Author Websites, by Kristy and Bryce.
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the women | One Plastic Bag
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Dangers of plastic bags. Earth day contests for kids. Isatou Ceesay Grassroots Activist. Peggy Sedlak Peace Corps Volunteer. An environmental education program that gives sixth graders a chance to learn about science while out in nature. Using plastic bags in her artwork gave Elizabeth the opportunity to play, experiment, and think about other reusable materials she might make art with in the future. You can learn more about her at www.Lizzunon.com. One Plastic Bag,. She knew she had to help bring the bo...
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Miranda Paul, Children's Author: BOOKS FOR GAMBIA
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In Africa's smallest country, The Gambia, literacy rates hover around 40%. Libraries, in almost every village, are nonexistent. I know – because I've lived and taught there. 1 Million Books for Gambia is a project that will tip the scales by getting good books into the hands of children and adults. What will be given to Gambians by donating books and building libraries are things that can never be taken away: ideas and opportunities. You can see my post all about my fifth trip to Gambia here. And, if you...
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Miranda Paul, Children's Author: CRITIQUE SERVICE
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Critique Service by Miranda Paul. This page supplies information about my fee-based, professional critique service for children's picture books, short stories, and non-fiction pieces. For information about Rate Your Story, a free "first-step" in obtaining a professional opinion and comments on your manuscript, please visit the Rate Your Story website. To get a free rating from a published writer. I'd love to be a part of your publishing journey, and rejoice with you if and when you "Get the Call! The art...
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Miranda Paul, Children's Author: Cover Reveal!
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Wednesday, September 17, 2014. The cover for Water is Water. Is done—and it's awesome. Kudos to the amazing Jason Chin. I actually got a little sentimental when I posted to my Facebook friends about the book. I said this:. And now I'm off to re-do my website so that a book this beautiful gets the beautiful display and attention it deserves. Watch for my new site in about a month! Posted by Miranda Paul. We need diverse books. September 18, 2014 at 4:39 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). It scares so...
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Miranda Paul, Children's Author: Looking for diverse picture books this summer? Try these.
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Friday, June 20, 2014. Looking for diverse picture books this summer? Here are a few great picture book reads recommended by #WeNeedDiverseBooks team members, supporters, and partners. Each graphic features a well-known book, and a complementary book written by a diverse author or featuring a diverse main character. If you've been looking for great diverse books that have universal appeal, here's a start. The #WeNeedDiverseBooks campaign team is posting new graphics. EVERY DAY, ALL SUMMER LONG! By Rukhsa...
