Date: June 20, 2010
Author: Colleen Ryckert Cook
Tags: Barb Stuber, book release, Crossing the Tracks, historical fiction, young adult
Author: Colleen Ryckert Cook
Tags: Barb Stuber, book release, Crossing the Tracks, historical fiction, young adult
Homeward-Bound with CROSSING THE TRACKS
On June 17, Kansas City welcomed hobo Iris Baldwin with open arms. Debut novelist Barbara Stuber celebrated the release of her young adult novel Crossing The Tracks (Margaret K. McElderry, 2010). Many congratulations and best wishes for Barb and Iris!
Jazzing it Up with Ann Ingalls
Join us Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Lackman Library. Ann Ingalls will discuss her new book Little Piano Girl about jazz legend Mary Lou Williams. Williams wrote and arranged music for Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, and Dizzy Gillespie, and was one of the most powerful women in jazz. Join Ann to hear some music, explore her book and how she wrote it, and learn some jazz improvisation. Ages 6 and up. Register online or call (913) 495-7540
Date: April 22, 2010
Author: Colleen Ryckert Cook
Author: Colleen Ryckert Cook
KS SCBWI Workshop: Four-Alarm Novels with Lisa Harkrader
May 1 is a busy day! Join Kansas SCBWI for a day with novelist Lisa Harkrader.
Details: Saturday, May 1
Mardel–119th and Metcalf, Overland Park
9:30-3:30
$15 SCBWI members
$20 non-members
Register or get more information at the Kansas SCBWI website.
Laura Manivong to celebrate Asian Heritage Week at Blue Valley Library, May 1
Swing by Blue Valley Library to meet Heartlander and debut author Laura Manivong, Emmy-winning producer at FOX 4 TV. She’ll talk about her critically acclaimed new novel, ESCAPING THE TIGER, from HarperCollins Children’s Books. The story is based loosely on her husband’s family, all Johnson County residents, who escaped from Communist Laos in the mid ’80s. After spending time in Thailand’s Na Pho refugee camp, they immigrated to Kansas City in 1989 under political asylum and became United States citizens. Books will be available for purchase. Laura will happily sign them for you during a meet and greet! Find out more about the event here!
Victoria Dixon wins The Sandy Writing Contest!
Congratulations to Victoria Dixon! She tied for first place in The Sandy Fantasy Science Fiction division with MOURN THEIR COURAGE! Ginger CLark of Curtis Brown was the fantasy/science fiction judge. The Sandy contest is sponsored by Crested Butte Writers. Find out more about them and their annual conference at www.crestedbuttewriters.org
Date: March 7, 2010
Author: Colleen Ryckert Cook
Tags: book release, historical fiction, Laura Manivong, reading reptile, young adult
Author: Colleen Ryckert Cook
Tags: book release, historical fiction, Laura Manivong, reading reptile, young adult
SRO at Laura Manivong’s launch for Escaping the Tiger
The masses were out to celebrate with Laura Manivong and her young adult debut Escaping the Tiger. Reading Reptile managed to pack in about 250 family, friends and fans last night and sold every last one of Laura’s books. But don’t fret! You can call the store and order one! (816) 753-0441. In the meantime, enjoy these pictures of the night.
Date: February 23, 2010
Author: Colleen Ryckert Cook
Tags: author visits, Charlotte Adelsperger, Colleen Ryckert Cook, non-fiction, workshops, writing books
Author: Colleen Ryckert Cook
Tags: author visits, Charlotte Adelsperger, Colleen Ryckert Cook, non-fiction, workshops, writing books
Adelsperger and Ryckert Cook visit Mill Creek Elementary
On February 19, Charlotte Adelsperger and Colleen Ryckert Cook talked about life as a writer at Mill Creek Elementary’s Author Illustrator Workshop. Charlotte talked with fourth graders about researching and writing about the Andrea Doria shipwreck. Colleen taught fifth graders different strategies for writing fiction and nonfiction. They joined local authors Connie Richards, Mary Anne Demeritt and Darlene Isaacson; Chris Koppenhaver of the Johnson County Library; artist Julanne Patric; Kansas City Star Food Editor Jill Silva; photographer Bill Spreadbury; computer animator Jesse Miguel; marketing consultant John Martellaro; and trial lawyer Steve Mirakian.
Date: February 21, 2010
Author: Laura Manivong
Tags: book release, Escaping The Tiger, Laura Manivong, reading reptile
Author: Laura Manivong
Tags: book release, Escaping The Tiger, Laura Manivong, reading reptile
Escaping The Tiger Launch Party
Please join Laura Manivong for the launch of her debut novel, ESCAPING THE TIGER.
Reading Reptile in Brookside
Saturday, March 6 from 6pm-8pm
Please call for reservations at 816.753.0441
(from HarperCollins Children’s Books, ages 10+)
