Azalea: Maine Literary Award Finalist
I am proud to announce that Azalea, Unschooled has been named a finalist in the 2016 Maine Literary Awards, in the category of Book Award for Young People’s Literature, by the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance. I’m in good company, with several other Islandport Press writers up for book awards. Good luck to all…it’s an honor to be part of the Maine writing...
Read MoreHappy Anniversary, Azalea!
In honor of the one-year anniversary of the release of Azalea, Unschooled, we pull this rare original from the dusty archives of the...
Read MoreAuthorFest 2016
What a terrific event AuthorFest 2016 was! Thanks to everyone who came by–and there were a lot of you! It was great to see so many fellow children’s book authors, some from right here in Portland and others from farther afield. I finally got to meet local (to Portland) author Gail Donovan, whose books and launch events my daughter and I have been enjoying for years. After the event, the authors were invited to a luncheon. I had a veggie burger, but those who chose to partake donned bibs and cracked open lobsters. Why is it socially acceptable to wear a bib to eat lobster and not,...
Read MoreAzalea in Italy
The New England chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, of which I am a proud member, is currently attending the 2016 Bologna Children’s Book Fair in Bologna, Italy. They have a table featuring some of their members’ books, including Azalea, Unschooled. Thanks to the New England team for all of their hard work! (I think you all deserve a gelato…or three…)
Read MoreIt’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s…
Caped AuthorFest!! Wait, no. It’s not, really. It’s Cape AuthorFest, as in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Come meet over 70 authors and illustrators from New England and beyond! AuthorFest will run from 10-2 on Saturday, April 9th in the Cape Elizabeth High School gymnasium at 345 Ocean House Road. 10-11 am will be open only to librarians and educators. There will be book sales, signings, and special events. For more information, check out the Cape AuthorFest website.
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.
