Ninjas!
I’m feeling a little braggy today about my friend Sarah L. Thomson’s recently-published book, Deadly Flowers. It’s not just because she dedicated it to me and to our fellow writing group member, Anne Sibley O’Brien. It’s because it’s a really spectacular middle grade novel. I remember one time not too long ago, the three of us were having a conversation about middle grade books–I think maybe we were talking about what publishers are looking for. I can’t remember exactly. But I lamented,”Must we all write the same book?” This got a...
Read MoreThe Old Bait and Switchel
Due to an unexpected scheduling change, we’re having to cancel this afternoon’s Family Fun event at Vena’s. We’ll be rescheduling, so stay tuned!
Read MoreSwitch it Up!
Join me for a fun, fizzy family event at the fabulous Vena’s Fizz House in Portland, Maine! I’ll be reading aloud from Azalea, Unschooled and we’ll be mixing kid-friendly drinks with help from the terrific Vena’s staff. For tickets, visit Vena’s events page or call (207) 747-4901. Hope to see you...
Read MoreReading at Sherman’s Books in Portland, Maine
Join me for an informal event on Saturday June 25th from 1-3 at Sherman’s Books at 45 Exchange Street in Portland, Maine. The event is co-sponsored by the Maine Women Writers Collection at UNE. I’ll do a short reading from Azalea, Unschooled and then I’ll be hanging around to sign books and talk. Refreshments will be served and children are welcome! Even if you have already bought enough copies of the book to last you a lifetime, drop by just to say hi and enjoy a terrific local bookstore (not to mention the great ice cream shop next...
Read MoreFour Stars from HomeschoolLiterature.com
HomeschoolLiterature.com says of Azalea, Unschooled, “What a unique book…from the very beginning it caught my attention and kept it…it’s a funny and rather sweet story.” Read the full review here! And see YouTube version...
Read MoreLiza Kleinman
A writer of fiction for adults and children, and a freelance writer specializing in language arts educational materials.
Liza's latest release is the children's book Azalea, Unschooled from Islandport Press.
