Picture book author, Brianna Caplan Sayres, (WHERE DO DIGGERS SLEEP AT NIGHT? and TIARA-SAURUS REX) interviewed three authors of Highlights pieces--one from each of their magazines, Highlights for Children, Highlights High Five, and Highlights Hello.
I was lucky enough to be interviewed about my recent poem, "Robins' Treat," in the June issue of Hello.
Here's the article from Brianna's web site. http://briannasbookstop.blogspot.com/2013/06/good-news-day-tuesday-interview-with.html
Thanks, Brianna!
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Booklist review: LIAM HEMSWORTH: THE HUNGER GAMES' STRONG SURVIVOR
Hey, everyone,
Check out this great review of LIAM posted by Booklist on June 1st. Woot!
Liam Hemsworth: The Hunger Games' Strong Survivor.
Shaffer, Jody Jensen (Author)
Mar 2013. 32 p. Lerner, library edition, $26.60. (9781467707428). Lerner, e-book, $19.95. (9781467710145). 791.4302.
Liam Hemsworth has become famous in recent years for starring in The Hunger Games and for his engagement to Miley Cyrus. Luckily, this title in the Pop Culture Bios: Action Movie Stars series covers both while also detailing Liam’s early life in Australia, the move to L.A. in 2009 and screen test for the movie Thor, and his wait for “the call that would change his life forever,” when he was offered the part of Gale Hawthorne, Katniss Everdeen’s best friend. Like most Hollywood actors, Liam is easy on the eyes, and the plentiful, current full-color photos throughout make sure his baby blues are on full display (cause, really, that’s what fans are coming for). The design here feels fresh and engaging, and of course, the requisite star design elements appear on each page. What’s best here is that readers are offered little-known tidbits about Liam in sidebars; for instance, he can “put away almost two dozen—that’s twenty-four—
glazed doughnuts at one time.” For drooling fans, additional resources are offered.
— Ann Kelley
Check out this great review of LIAM posted by Booklist on June 1st. Woot!
Liam Hemsworth: The Hunger Games' Strong Survivor.
Shaffer, Jody Jensen (Author)
Mar 2013. 32 p. Lerner, library edition, $26.60. (9781467707428). Lerner, e-book, $19.95. (9781467710145). 791.4302.
Liam Hemsworth has become famous in recent years for starring in The Hunger Games and for his engagement to Miley Cyrus. Luckily, this title in the Pop Culture Bios: Action Movie Stars series covers both while also detailing Liam’s early life in Australia, the move to L.A. in 2009 and screen test for the movie Thor, and his wait for “the call that would change his life forever,” when he was offered the part of Gale Hawthorne, Katniss Everdeen’s best friend. Like most Hollywood actors, Liam is easy on the eyes, and the plentiful, current full-color photos throughout make sure his baby blues are on full display (cause, really, that’s what fans are coming for). The design here feels fresh and engaging, and of course, the requisite star design elements appear on each page. What’s best here is that readers are offered little-known tidbits about Liam in sidebars; for instance, he can “put away almost two dozen—that’s twenty-four—
glazed doughnuts at one time.” For drooling fans, additional resources are offered.
— Ann Kelley
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Recent School Visits and Author Appearances
I've had a great time at several school visits and author appearances lately. Here's a shout out to all the great students, teachers, librarians, and bookstore community relations managers who made them happen.
St. Charles Borromeo Parish, March 7
Laurie Currier, Librarian extraordinaire, arranged for me to talk with the 4th and 5th graders at St. Charles. What an enthusiastic group! We chatted about what it's like to be an author, the stars of the Hunger Games' books, and lots more. These kids know books!
St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, April 16
What better way to celebrate National Poetry Month than to talk about poetry with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders? There isn't any! We discussed several forms of poetry, and the students did lots of poetry-writing activities. There are definitely some future poets in that group! Thanks to Ramona Magers for coordinating and to Mrs. Loehr, Mrs. Ward, and Sister Sharon.
Tiffany Ridge Elementary/Barnes & Noble--Zona Rosa, May 11
Question: what do you call it when an author crashes a school's book fair?
Answer: The Tiffany Ridge Elementary Book Fair at Barnes & Noble!
On Saturday, lots of students and parents of Tiffany Ridge Elementary made their way to Barnes & Noble--Zona Rosa. They did a scavenger hunt, bought books to benefit their school, and made me feel welcome. Thanks to Amy Barr and Sherry Polito for the invitation! And to all the kids who let me take pictures with them and of them!
If you'd like me to visit your school, email me at jody jensen shaffer at sbcglobal dot net (normal punctuation).
St. Charles Borromeo Parish, March 7
Laurie Currier, Librarian extraordinaire, arranged for me to talk with the 4th and 5th graders at St. Charles. What an enthusiastic group! We chatted about what it's like to be an author, the stars of the Hunger Games' books, and lots more. These kids know books!
St. Andrew the Apostle Parish, April 16
What better way to celebrate National Poetry Month than to talk about poetry with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders? There isn't any! We discussed several forms of poetry, and the students did lots of poetry-writing activities. There are definitely some future poets in that group! Thanks to Ramona Magers for coordinating and to Mrs. Loehr, Mrs. Ward, and Sister Sharon.
Tiffany Ridge Elementary/Barnes & Noble--Zona Rosa, May 11
Question: what do you call it when an author crashes a school's book fair?
Answer: The Tiffany Ridge Elementary Book Fair at Barnes & Noble!
On Saturday, lots of students and parents of Tiffany Ridge Elementary made their way to Barnes & Noble--Zona Rosa. They did a scavenger hunt, bought books to benefit their school, and made me feel welcome. Thanks to Amy Barr and Sherry Polito for the invitation! And to all the kids who let me take pictures with them and of them!
If you'd like me to visit your school, email me at jody jensen shaffer at sbcglobal dot net (normal punctuation).
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
My Interview on Literary Rambles
Hey everyone,
Casey McCormick, of the fabulous blog Literary Rambles, interviewed me today. It was really great to be her guest. Thanks, Casey!
http://www.literaryrambles.com/
Stop by and give Casey a high five for me! And enter to win a signed copy of LIAM HEMSWORTH: THE HUNGER GAMES' STRONG SURVIVOR!
Jody
Casey McCormick, of the fabulous blog Literary Rambles, interviewed me today. It was really great to be her guest. Thanks, Casey!
http://www.literaryrambles.com/
Stop by and give Casey a high five for me! And enter to win a signed copy of LIAM HEMSWORTH: THE HUNGER GAMES' STRONG SURVIVOR!
Jody
Thursday, March 14, 2013
LIAM HEMSWORTH and JOSH HUTCHERSON
I'm pleased to announce that my latest books, LIAM HEMSWORTH: THE HUNGER GAMES' STRONG SURVIVOR and JOSH HUTCHERSON: THE HUNGER GAMES' HOT HERO, are out in paperback and library binding!
Lerner says this about LIAM:
"You may know that Liam Hemsworth stars as good-looking tough guy Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games films. But did you know that Liam:
• once dressed as a table tennis player for Halloween, complete with white "short shorts"?
• couldn't stop laughing the first time he saw a squirrel—a type of animal they don't have in his home country of Australia?
• is absolutely crazy about Vegemite, a veggie paste that Aussies spread on crackers?
Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Liam's early years, family, rise to fame, favorite pastimes, engagement to Miley Cyrus, and more!"
And this about JOSH:
"You may know that Josh Hutcherson became super famous when he was chosen to play Peeta in The Hunger Games movies. But did you know that Josh:
• bakes an awesome apple pie?
• joined forces with Hunger Games costar Liam Hemsworth to jokingly support “Team Haymitch”?
• felt a deeper connection with the character of Peeta than with any other role he's played?
Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Josh's childhood, family, past projects, pet peeves, future plans, and more!"
And here's what Amanda Bosky, Children's Librarian, said on Goodreads:
"This book [LIAM] would be an especially excellent pick for a reluctant reader--simple, fun text, engaging photographs, and lots of funny/cute sidebars. Liam Hemsworth is a rising star, so this biography would be a good purchase for libraries as it will be well-read over the years. Since it mentions the second and third Hunger Games films, this biography will not become outdated too quickly. Highly recommended purchase for most public library nonfiction collections."
Happy reading!
Jody
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Thank you!
Hey everybody,
A huge THANKS to all who stopped by Barnes & Noble, Zona Rosa yesterday in the pouring rain to chat about books, vampires, and light. Another big YAHOO for Sherry Polito, B&N Community Relations Manager, for coordinating it all! Enjoy the pics!
Saturday, February 16, 2013
VAMPIRES AND LIGHT Book Signing--You're Invited!
Sherry Polito, my super-fabulous Community Relations Manager at Barnes & Noble, is hosting me for a book signing, and you're invited!
If you're in the Kansas City area on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 1:00pm, please stop by and say hi. We can chat about books, light, vampires, or anything else. You might even score a set of neon-colored vampire teeth!
This link has all the details you'll need. http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/4178466
Hope to see you there!
Jody
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