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The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historic Sites will host a series of free holiday events for families. The Roosevelt Library will be decorated for the holidays and open to visitors free of charge Dec 5 from 9 am to 6 pm. There will be refreshments and activities beginning at noon at the Henry A ( Read more... )

I'm getting ready to catch the 8:40 train to Grand Central, then off to the Holiday Market at Union Square, 14th and Broadway ( Read more... )

Our very own artistq  http://artistq.livejournal.com/336652.html is expanding her silver jewelry making.
She's got an awesome website: http://www.etsy.com/shop/silverfreckles

Her stuff is gorgeous. Just look at this:


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I've been checking out tons of Cybil nominated books from the library. Here are my 5 yr old son's top 5 favorites from the CYBIL PB Category:

Abigail Spells by Anna Alter- a charming story of friendship, with added appeal for teachers and parents because plot centers on practicing for a spelling bee. My little guy likes to spell out loud all the ( Read more... )

Last Saturday I had a booksigning at my local B&N for Educator Appreciation Day. I sold a bunch of books, handed out teacher guides and activity sheets for Star of the Show, and had the pleasure of meeting Lucienne Diver, author of Fanged. Here's a link to an interview with Lucienne, and more info on her cool teen novel:

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http://x-think-twice.livejournal.com/

Interesting how how she writes the pitch so early in the process.   

A friend of mine, Heather, interviews authors for her blog. She recently interviewed me about STAR OF THE SHOW, and posted it here:

http://frolickingthroughcyberspace.blogspot.com/

Thought you might enjoy reading the story behind the story.  Plus I'm excited that it's my very first interview. :)

~Della

I've been setting up some author events in New York to promote 'Star of the Show.' If you're in the area, I'd love to meet you!

Friday, September 25 'Turn off the TV Week' Party Barnes and Noble, Kingston, NY 6:30 Storytime, fun and refreshments! And - I just found out Denise Brunkus (Junie B. Jones illustrator) and Dave Keane (author of 'Sloppy ( Read more... )