Coloring Page

This giraffe, illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier, is adorable! What do you think his name is? Have fun!

*Click on the picture, then print! It will print out full size ready to be colored. If that doesn't work with your printer, right click on the picture, and then 'save picture as...' and then you can print it out using your photo program.

Hidden Picture Puzzle

One last picture before summer's end. Isn't this hippo the cutest thing? Courtesy of Liz Ball, illustrator.

*Click on the picture, then print! It will print out full size ready to be colored. If that doesn't work with your printer, right click on the picture, and then 'save picture as...' and then you can print it out using your photo program.

Highlights Foundation 2007 Fall Founders Workshops

Are you interested in writing for children? Here's a link to a .pdf with information about the Highlights 2007 Fall Founders Workshops. Jane Yolen will be doing picture books in December. Debbie Dadey is scheduled for a new offering entitled Reluctant Readers. Special guests at the popular Crash Course in Publishing run by Clay Winters will include Lindsay Barrett George and Susan Campbell Bartoletti.

I attended the 2007 Writers Workshop at Chautauqua and had a wonderful experience. Click HERE for more information on the Fall Founders Workshops.

Books BeCAUSE

While at the 2007 Writers Workshop at Chautauqua (Highlights Foundation), I met Ruth Rimmer, the author of some wonderful books. I'd like to recommend you check out her website.

Books BeCause is a progressive publisher of innovative children’s books that have a purpose and a cause! Each book, available in English or Spanish, teaches an important life skill or safety message in a fun, innovative way. The books help kids learn to love reading, delight in the artwork, and receive a message that could save their life! Each book also comes complete with Parent Pages that teach parents important tips to keep their children out of harm’s way. Click HERE for more information.