The tabs on my browser have flowed over to a second row, so it’s time for another tab-closing session of Linkapalooza! First up: First, the School Library Journal ran one librarian’s “Open Letter to Kids’ Book Publishers.” Then, editor Andrew Karre wrote a rebuttal to her point about the length […]
Operation Redwood
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And therefore, I haven’t missed another day of blogging. In fact, I have lots to share! Do check out my Twitter feed on the sidebar for my tweets from BEA today. I expect to do more tweeting tomorrow as I follow Maureen Johnson around the Jacob Javitts Center, and continue […]
So last week, I believe I alluded to some good news about Operation Redwood, yes? Well, I can finally spill the beans! Booksellers throughout the country have once again voted with their nominations, and I’m pleased to share with you that Operation Redwood has been chosen to appear on the […]
I’m just thrilled to share this glowing review of Operation Redwood by S. Terrell French from MyShelf.com: Operation Redwood by author S. Terrell French is wonderful, a trite word I know, but her book is truly wonder full. With an underlying premise that estrangements can be mended, what’s broken can […]
The good people over at Indie Bound have declared today, May 1st, “Buy Indie Day!” Now, I’m all about a day specifically dedicated to buying books, and this one, in particular, urges you to get out and support your local independent bookstore. My two favorites? Books of Wonder in NYC […]
I’m thrilled today to celebrate the publication of S. Terrell French‘s debut middle grade novel, Operation Redwood! The Shelf Elf has a lovely review up already, as well as an interview. The book centers around one young boy’s attempts, with his friends, to save a redwood grove from development. Development […]
The April 1st issue of Kirkus Reviews (no joke!) had a very nice review of S. Terrell French’s debut Operation Redwood. A snippet: This satisfying eco-adventure stars sixth grader Julian Carter-Li, who has been left with a rich uncle in San Francisco while his mother researches in China. […] Though […]
So, as I’ve been twittering lately, later this week I head to NYC, and then on to Italy for the Bologna Book Fair. And while, yes, it’s Italy in the Spring, with all the good food, great scenery, nice weather and such that that implies, but it’s also a lot […]
I did a little happy dance this weekend*, when I opened a box to find brand-spankin'-new copies of S. Terrell French's debut Operation Redwood. Now, this won't be available to buy until next month -- on Earth Day, appropriately -- but you can check out this great review of it from California children's book expert Richie Partington here.