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)