tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post3726901403030121375..comments2024-03-28T09:50:13.187-04:00Comments on Group Blog: March Is Blowing Books My Way With ReFoReMo: Tips & Takeaways - by Kathy HalseySue Heavenrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-2307266272847792212017-03-10T09:12:07.795-05:002017-03-10T09:12:07.795-05:00Whoa, what a gift! I would be honored and I want a...Whoa, what a gift! I would be honored and I want an autograph!!!Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-83755842205959237242017-03-10T08:26:49.414-05:002017-03-10T08:26:49.414-05:00Appreciations, Kathy. Great titles to learn from....Appreciations, Kathy. Great titles to learn from. I especially am keen about page turns. And I LOVE Vampirina Ballerina & was able to influence our library system to order it, which should mean, the series, too. <br /><br />These are all valuable tips.<br /><br />Plus, if you don't have the multicultural p.b. NF title SHE SANG PROMISE, about a Native American girl born in the 1920s who overcame a difficult childhood living outdoors in South Florida to become a university press author, a presenter at the Smithsonian AND the first woman elected leader of her Tribe, fb message me or send an email with your postal address. <br /><br />JGAoffice at gmail dot com. jan godown anninohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00091996699597066230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-9729685996194864582017-03-09T14:12:58.021-05:002017-03-09T14:12:58.021-05:00I know 3 Pigs so well. Charlotte. It is genius. I ...I know 3 Pigs so well. Charlotte. It is genius. I AM DONKEY is my personal fav this year. Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-58780366036838908262017-03-09T14:01:16.664-05:002017-03-09T14:01:16.664-05:00Thank you, Kathy, for the dive into great mentor t...Thank you, Kathy, for the dive into great mentor texts. I have read so many books recently and I'd like to add THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS by Jon Scieszka and I YAM A DONKEY by Cece Bell. They are belly shaking humor :)Charlotte Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907242751556735710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-81073937760889667142017-03-09T11:48:22.683-05:002017-03-09T11:48:22.683-05:00Yes, we Carrie on! I picked up LOTTIE'S BEACH ...Yes, we Carrie on! I picked up LOTTIE'S BEACH TOWEL, too. So cute.<br />Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-86893634735927147142017-03-09T11:14:23.729-05:002017-03-09T11:14:23.729-05:00Participating in ReFoReMo always helps me to grow ...Participating in ReFoReMo always helps me to grow as a writer. Disecting and studying recently published books provides me with new knowledge. As writers we can't overlook previously published books. There are many fine nuggets within these titles.<br /><br />Just like you, Kathy, I find inspiration from these "oldies but goodies" titles. My list includes MY LUCKY DAY by Keiko Kasza, THE TRUE STORY OF THE 3 LITTLE PIGS by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith and LOTTIE'S NEW BEACH TOWEL by Petra Mathers.<br /><br />Let's all carry on this month with Carrie.<br />~SuzyGarden Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14381204646734686433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-13811966231120863062017-03-09T09:52:12.547-05:002017-03-09T09:52:12.547-05:00I was amazed at what that book gave me, Sue.I was amazed at what that book gave me, Sue.Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-28790636553753475702017-03-09T09:51:43.100-05:002017-03-09T09:51:43.100-05:00You are one of the folks I see as a guiding star f...You are one of the folks I see as a guiding star for what I want in a career. I am grateful you read my post!Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-19135162949182301522017-03-09T09:05:07.887-05:002017-03-09T09:05:07.887-05:00ReFoReMo - I always learn new things. Looking at J...ReFoReMo - I always learn new things. Looking at Jamberry again, seeing new ways of playing with language! Thanks for sharing.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-56843308001150604762017-03-09T08:58:52.327-05:002017-03-09T08:58:52.327-05:00Great advice, Kathy! And thanks for the kind words...Great advice, Kathy! And thanks for the kind words about CM, Linda (or should I say "Danke") You, too, Kathy :). You both made my day! Cheers!! :)Maria Gianferrarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702731735297812779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-21132655411038040442017-03-09T08:39:23.053-05:002017-03-09T08:39:23.053-05:00TY, Kirsti, for reading this. Love ReFo.TY, Kirsti, for reading this. Love ReFo.Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-46110371309436102792017-03-09T08:39:02.716-05:002017-03-09T08:39:02.716-05:00I, too, am enamored w/Maria's work and I love ...I, too, am enamored w/Maria's work and I love everything Miranda does. Likewise, I have navy's book in my own library. We have good taste. TY for the takeaways.Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-56839164834142198522017-03-09T08:37:23.239-05:002017-03-09T08:37:23.239-05:00TY, Sherri, always a close reader and my editor! H...TY, Sherri, always a close reader and my editor! Hugs.Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-90671014630061013532017-03-09T07:57:33.504-05:002017-03-09T07:57:33.504-05:00I love this post, Kathy. I'm so glad you'...I love this post, Kathy. I'm so glad you're using ReFoReMo to improve your writing and customizing it to work for you! Yay!Kirsti Callhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481134344365131022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-3948281262752433902017-03-09T07:57:05.899-05:002017-03-09T07:57:05.899-05:00Great post, Kathy.
One book that I love for its b...Great post, Kathy.<br /><br />One book that I love for its beautiful, poetic wording is: Maria Gianferarri's "Coyote Moon". Even when coyote needs to hunt/eat, a rather rough reality, the text isn't scary or gross.It doesn't avoid the truth but rather presents in a way the kids can accept. Take away: don't avoid difficult-to-write passages. It can be done. Just find the proper wording. I also love the poetics of "Water is Water by Miranda Paul (but, too be honest, I simply love anything that Maria or Miranda write.)<br /><br />For nonfiction biography, I like Nancy Churnin's "The William Hoy Story: How a Deaf Baseball Player Changed the Game. Though his disability obviously plays a role in the story, she wins us over hearts by putting the focus on his passion for the game. Takeaway: your MC's struggle isn't necessarily the main hook. Look for the heart of a story.Linda H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01005584805379179415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-57137459672136720112017-03-09T07:28:20.624-05:002017-03-09T07:28:20.624-05:00Kathy, what a thoughtful and helpful post. You hav...Kathy, what a thoughtful and helpful post. You have done your homework.Sherri Jones Rivershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905027216129696355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-84317693132709816242017-03-09T07:22:01.638-05:002017-03-09T07:22:01.638-05:00TY, Carrie, for coming by to read this.TY, Carrie, for coming by to read this.Kathy Halseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11600954824509054774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1295379888006925064.post-42849369564061086922017-03-09T07:11:28.444-05:002017-03-09T07:11:28.444-05:00Exactly as we intended it to be....customizable an...Exactly as we intended it to be....customizable and habit forming for yourself. Thanks for the mention, Kathy, and glad to hear that it is working for you!Carrie Charley Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596139362790716640noreply@blogger.com