Monthly Archives: November 2014

November is Picture Book Month

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From the founder of Picture Book Month, Dianne De Las Casas: “The website, PictureBookMonth.com, features essays from thought leaders in the children’s literature community. Each day in November, a new essay is posted. PB Month logo

New features this year include “Curriculum Connections” by Education Consultant, Marcie Colleen. Every day, a new activity and curriculum connection is posted based on the Author/Illustrator’s book. In addition, the multi-page Picture Book Month Educator’s Guide, correlating picture books across the curriculum, is available as a free download for educators and teacher librarians.” 

My day (Lupe Ruiz-Flores) for Picture Book Month on “Why Picture Books are Important” is November 22. Be sure and visit the website every day of this month.

Picture book: A type of book, aimed at preschoolers to eight-year-olds, that tells a story using a combination of text and artwork, or artwork only. — Writers’ Digest Weekly Planner

 

McAllen, Texas, Book Festival

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TshirtMcAllen, Texas, had its first-ever book festival on November 8 and I was lucky to have been invited to participate with my fellow authors, poets, and illustrators from across our nation. The beautiful one-story building was formerly a WalMart, which has now been converted into a huge library for the citizens of McAllen. 

 There were panels, readings, book signings, face painting for the children, music, and just overall fun for those who attended. Hundreds of people attended and that’s a sure sign that this is just the beginning of many book festivals to come. Thank you to the McAllen library staff and the many volunteers who made this event possible. Congratulations, McAllen!

Authors, poets, and illustrators!

Authors, poets, and illustrators!

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Author With Friends!

Author With Friends!

McAllen Library

McAllen Library