WINTERFEST at Hawley Library - December 19, 2016

Jan Cheripko, author of RAT

Hawley, PA celebrated WINTERFEST on     December 10, 2016. Horse drawn carriages carried people through the decorated streets. 

      The train gave families Christmas train rides, and local authors from KIDLIT, Ink signed and sold books to children eager to read for the holidays.

Gayle C. Krause, author of Rock Star Santa

Lindsay Barrett George, author of Maggie's Ball

Clara Gillow Clark, author of Hill Hawk Hattie

One Starr Falls and a Killer Rises

Yesterday afternoon, the sun shined down on Pocono Pines like a spotlight highlighting our own Kim Briggs, author of the new YA series, STARR FALL.

The first of five books, STARR FALL, Book 1 was released this past week and the second, STARR LOST, will be release in early in 2017.

Kim writes about kissing and assassins and sometimes kissing assassins. Seventeen-year-old Starr is on the run from the organization and never planned on falling in love. But then, there was Christian.



You can contact Kim at kimbriggswrite.com

She was joined in celebration by family, friends, and her fellow children's authors the KIDLIT,INK group.

Alison Green Meyers, also one of our own,  gave an enlightening speech that opened the door to Kim's writing world. Both she and Kim welcomed a very close friend and Ink Sister, Donna, who flew up from Florida to surprise Kim at her book launch party.

Also present were fellow KidLitters Jan Cheripko, Gayle C. Krause, Lindsay Barrett George, and Patricia Thomas.

Good luck, Kim. We wish you much success.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association 50th Anniversary Dinner

The authors of KidLit, Ink happily participated in the 50th Anniversary dinner of the Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association. We started the evening's festivities with a presentation titled:

 CRAFTING A STORY: NOTE BY NOTE!

Seriously, we combined musical notes with written notes to explain to the reading specialists and librarians how a story is written.

From Pat's "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Story" to Gayle's "Stuck in the Middle Again, to Alison's "It's the End of the Book As We Know It," we sang our way through the steps in writing a book.

Jan was our impressive narrator and Lindsay portrayed our words with lively illustrations. Fun was had by all.

And the best part was that one of our own, Patricia Thomas, was recognized by the NPRA with a "Celebrate Literacy Award" for her contribution to Children's Literature for the past forty years.

Her most famous picture book took center stage. "STAND BACK," SAID THE ELEPHANT, I'M GOING TO SNEEZE."

Here's to the next Fifty!  Congratulations Northeastern Pennsylvania Reading Association, President Donna Salva, and our very own Patricia Thomas!

Surprise reunion with Marileta Robinson and Two Lid Lit, Inkers at Children's Writers of Hudson Valley Conference with Emma Dryden and her 'Robust Revisions.'

Marileta Robinson, Clara Gillow Clark and Gayle C. Krause

Emma leading discussion on revising.

KidLit, Inkers - Clara Gillow Clark and Gayle C. Krause

New Book by Kim Briggs - STARR FALL Coming in November

Today we're super excited to celebrate the cover reveal for Starr Fall, Book One, the Young Adult Romance Series by our own Kim Briggs releasing November 4, 2016 from Inkspell Publishing.

And heeerrrrreeeeee’s Starr Fall!!

Starr Fall

Book One of the Starr Fall Series

By Kim Briggs

Release date: November 4, 2016

Publisher: Inkspell Publishing

ISBN: 978-1-939590-94-7

Pre-Order Buy Links:

Amazon

Kobo

About the Book:

On the run from the Organization, Starr never planned on falling in love.

Starr Bishop’s the complete package. A perfect smile, brains to match, and a winning attitude. Boys want to date her and girls want to be her. She’s the type of girl you want to hate, if only she wasn’t so damn likable. But don’t worry, she’s not interested in your boyfriend. Boys are one complication she can live without.

When the Organization decides she’s not only the model student but the ideal assassin, Starr’ll need a lot more than high test scores and extracurricular involvement to get herself out of that commitment.

Dark, moody, and dead sexy Christian Evergood is the last person she’d expect—or even want— to come to her rescue. From opposite ends of Webster High’s social hierarchy, their lives collide in one electrifying moment. Christian isn’t the Goth loner he pretends to be, he’s a part Cherokee, All-American boy who wants to be a hero, Starr’s hero. Christian makes Starr forget that the Organization is after her, but nothing will stop the Organization from collecting their top recruit.

By the way, the spot for junior class president just became available.

Children's Authors at Riverfest

The authors of KIDLIT, Ink participated in Riverfest at Narrowsburg, NY on Sunday, July 24, 2016.

Clara Gillow Clark, Lindsay Barrett George, Jan Cheripko, and Gayle C. Krause.

Gayle C. Krause

Gayle C. Krause

Lindsay Barrett George

Gayle C. Krause

Lindsay Barrett George 

Zane Grey Festival in Lackawaxen, PA

The Delaware River, bald eagles, Smokey the Bear and KidLit Authors.

Clara Gillow Clark, Jan Cheripko, Gayle C. Krause

What could be more fun on a beautiful Saturday afternoon?

We met tons if interesting people and connected with some we haven't seen in a while.


One lady told me about her son and how his real life story matches my newest picture book story. Hopefully, it will find a home so people like her son can share his experiences with children.


We signed books and were even serenaded by a folk guitarist who sang Paperback Writer in our honor.

Catch us next year for all the fun.

SCBWI's Recommended 2016 Summer Reading List for Kids

Make it a great reading summer for kid. 

Check out the new official summer reading list at your library. 

Two of the Kid Lit, Ink authors are on that list. We are so proud of them.

Pat Thomas's "STAND BACK," SAID THE ELEPHANT, "I'M GOING TO SNEEZE!" 

and 

Linda Oatman High's, THE BARN SAVERS.

The list was compiled by SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators), the international organization for professional children's writers and illustrators. Summer's here! Get reading!

Children Perform "Stand Back," Said the Elephant, I'm Going to Sneeze!"

If you're local and you have children, I'm posting a reminder that this Sunday, April 24th, the Bethay Children's House is presenting Pat Thomas' my classic picture book, "Stand Back Said the Elephant, I'm Going to Sneeze" in Honsdale, PA. Performance is by children for children. Pat will be signing books too. 

For ticket information or to make a donation,

please contact Jennifer Kiesendahl at

jenwoodk@gmail.com

Seats are limited. Reserve your tickets today!

Tickets are $10 (children under 3 are FREE)

NEW PICTURE BOOK FOR PAT THOMAS - GREEN BEAN! GREEN BEAN!

We are so proud to announce one of our own, Patricia Thomas' new picture book, now available from Dawn Publications. We'd be pleased if you would check it out.

Thanks so much,

THE KIDLIT CREW

Author: Patricia Thomas Illustrator: Trina L. Hunner Retail Price: Paperback • $8.95 | Hardback • $16.95 Web Special: Paperback • $6.71 | Hardback • $12.71  On Sale Now at 25% Off! A freckled-faced young gardener opens a packet of seeds. And the magic begins! Crisp verses take the reader through the growing season—from a sprout peeking out, to a curlicue catching dew, to a vine twining on a line, until finally . . . GREEN BEANS! It’s time to harvest a full season of garden knowledge and experience. Along the way the young gardener discovers a nook to read a book in the shade of growing beans. Trina’s watercolors match the mood of a garden, and in the backmatter Patricia provides life cycle science and related vocabulary, instructions on growing your own green beans, and a variety of fun things for children to do. This book is sure to encourage young gardeners to put their toes in the soil and perhaps even read a book in a garden nook. Educators:  Download free activities based on this book!. Order Green Bean! Green Bean Paperback @ $6.71 Hardback @ $12.71 Qty:  Book Details

Reviews

“Green Bean! Green Bean! is a vibrant lyrical story of discovery for toddlers and young kids. The book follows a precocious gardener and her beans through the seasons from planting to harvest. Parents and educators will especially appreciate the additional info and activities in the appendices. This is a fun read and great resource for growing healthy gardens and happy gardeners.”

— William Moss, Horticultural Educator, “Get Out & Grow” (January 2016)