Release Date: November 13th, 2023 Author Racks-up Awards for Books Holding Gilgamesh Accountable for Historical Flooding in the Middle East Out of control wild fires and floods have spotlighted the impact of trees on the environment. However, these are not merely recent problems. A children’s book author blames ancient Sumerian Read more…
A First Place Win! Woot! TK placed first in Southern Breeze region of SCBW’s (Society of Children’s Writers & Illustrators), Young Adult division of its yearly Writing Contest. Where I’ll Be: I’ll be signing and selling books at the following upcoming Events: Friday, December 1st, 2023 at The Conyers Christmas Read more…
If you like the smell of green things growing, the shade of a mature tree or the taste of home-grown vegetables, then this is your time of the year! Earth day and The National Arbor Day happen over the next eight days, and there are enough online and in person Read more…
https://drjreads.blogspot.com/2020/06/an-interview-with-author-kam-karem.html I was super luck to have educator Dr. J. interview me for his blog, Dr. J Reads! You can read the interview by clicking the link above. Dr. J. is a maybe a bigger marvel fan than I am. You can learn more about him and the other books Read more…
June 5th, 2020 is World Environment Day. The UN Environment Program (UNEP) organizes this every year to encourages people to be aware of the environment and to take positive steps for its protection. This year’s theme is ‘Time for Nature. The website expresses it beautifully: The foods we eat, the Read more…
It’s nice to do well with awards, and have your friends, family, and complete strangers tell you they like your book, but when you are writing for children, you only half listen to these accolades. What you really want to know is: Did kids like it? After all, they are Read more…
Tomorrow, April 22, 2020 is the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, and the anniversary of signing of the Paris Agreement. If you have a minute (and if you’re home self-isolating, I know you do), follow this link to read about “Why Earth Day is More Important Than Ever,”: https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/why-earth-day-more-important-ever For Read more…
‘A superbly plotted magical adventure, stylishly and flamboyantly written.’ The Wishing Shelf FULL REVIEW I do enjoy a good adventure story, even if it’s for children and not me, a 49 year old English lecturer. And – WONDERFUL NEWS! – this is a GOOD adventure story. Written in imaginative prose, Read more…
