James Preller Interviews . . . Lewis Buzbee, Author of “The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop.”
Sunday, October 4th, 2009 Posted in Greatest Hits, Interviews & Appreciations | 2 Comments »As a kid, I used to come home from St. Frances De Chantal Elementary in the late 60's and early 70's to find my grandmother sitting in front of the television, sipping brandy, watching the soaps. She especially loved "The ...
The Marshmallow Test
Friday, October 2nd, 2009 Posted in Around the Web, Fun Clips | No Comments »Maybe you've seen this short clip already. It's pretty cute. Researchers contend that children who pass the marshmallow test -- that is, show an ability to delay gratification for greater rewards down the line -- will enjoy more success as adults. ...
Fan Mail Wednesday #61: Part 2
Thursday, October 1st, 2009 Posted in Fan Mail | No Comments »Yesterday, I gave a goofy reply to a piece of fan mail. And all day today, it's bothered me like a loose tooth. My tongue keeps coming back to it, poking at it. I can't leave that letter alone. Maybe ...
Book News: “Our Enduring Spirit,” illustrated by Greg Ruth
Thursday, October 1st, 2009 Posted in A Pirates Guide to First Grade | 3 Comments »My friend, Greg Ruth -- illustrator of our upcoming picture book, A Pirate's Guide to First Grade (Feiwel and Friends, July, 2010) -- just announced that his latest children's book, Our Enduring Spirit, is now available in stores. As Greg said ...