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Monthly Archives: May 2010
My sister sent me this “commercial”
and I just had to share it with all of you! Enjoy! BTW, one of my favorites is Jane Eyre. Sigh.
TBF Countdown Author of the Day Vivian Vande Velde
This is my final author before the Teen Book Festival (although there are a ton more) because TBF is tomorrow! I chose Vivian as my final because I’m going to be her volunteer handler (along with two teens). I’ve met … Continue reading
TBF Countdown Author of the Day James Kennedy
From the TBF site: (Don’t forget to check out James’ site here.) Five Fun Facts about James: 1. I lived in a nuns’ convent for a year. 2. I participated in Japan’s infamous “Naked Man” religious festival, in which thousands … Continue reading
TBF Countdown Author of the Day Alyson Noel
From the TBF site: (Don’t forget to check out Alyson’s site here.) Five Fun Facts about Alyson: 1. My hair has been brown, orange, red, blonde, auburn, black, and purple. Only the purple was an accident and I lived with … Continue reading
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TBF Countdown Author of the Day Barry Lyga
From the TBF site: (For more information about Barry go to his website.) Five Fun Facts about Barry: 1. I once wrote some really terrible comic books about a nun who fought demons with a sword. 2. I’ve watched a … Continue reading
TBF Countdown Author of the Day Laurie Halse Anderson
From the TBF website: (Don’t forget to check out Laurie’s website here.) Five Fun Facts about Laurie: 1. She has an Anglo-Saxon word tattooed on her right wrist. 2. She firmly believes that popcorn is in its own food group. … Continue reading
Mother’s Day idea #5
Clean the house! … or at least your room. I wish my five year old and one year old would help clean the house. Hey! The five year old uses the bathroom, why can’t he clean it? Well maybe that … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Idea #4
Make your mom breakfast in bed! Who wouldn’t like breakfast in bed? Especially when mom is probably normally in charge of making you breakfast. Make her some scrambled eggs or get a pancake mix and make her some pancakes. Make … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Idea #3
Idea #3: Make your mom a card and write something personal and meaningful inside. Anyone can send a card with something sappy and impersonal that the card company came up with inside. Not just anyone can write something touching for … Continue reading
Mother’s Day Idea #2
Idea #2: Make something crafty and unique! I stumbled upon this site called Instructables, and I thought it was AWESOME! They even have a whole section of Mother’s Day ideas! I especially love the directions for cooking an impressive looking … Continue reading
Teens of the Chili Public Library 