Lori Calabrese Writes
Reading Recommendations and Reviews, Author Interviews, Writer's Resources and Articles for those interested in Children's Publishing.
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Magic in the Outfield (Sluggers 1) - 20 days ago
At my other blog, Get in the Game--Read! , all month I've been celebrating an amazing middle-grade series--Sluggers! In this month's Book Brawl , the competitors are none other than the 4 books in the series. If you haven't already, please...
Swifter, Higher, Stronger - 21 days ago
There's an excellent article in the July issue of Children's Writer about writing nonfiction sports articles. Okay, I'm a little biased since I came in second place in the contest that sparked the article(which I'm so excited about), but..
An Ocean of Caring - 28 days ago
I've always been amazed at the fact that the water in the ocean is the same water that rains on us. I could sit on the beach for hours just staring at the huge blue ocean and I don't know why, but it always has such a calming effect. Today is... Topics: Lori Calabrese
Jack's House - 188 days ago
Jack's House Author: Karen Magnuson Beil Illustrator: Mike Wohnoutka Publisher: Holiday House; September 2008 Reading Level: Ages 4-8 Karen Magnuson Bell and Mike Wohnoutka revisit a well-known nursery rhyme (This is the House That Jack Built). The... Topics: Holiday House, Jack's House, Karen Magnuson Bell, Mike Wohnoutka
Farmer George Plants a Nation & Washington at Valley Forge - 189 days ago
George Washington was the first leader of our nation- hence, the reason why he appears in many books, especially for children. Authors continue to dig deep for specialized information on our first president and here's two that I think focus on... Topics: Calkins Creek, Farmer George Plants a Nation, Holiday House, Larry Johnson, Peggy Thomas, Russell Freedman, Washington at Valley Forge


