Takin’ It to the Streets
That’s right. Azalea, Unschooled has hit the mean streets of Portland, Maine. Except, it was South Portland, and it wasn’t so much the streets as the mall. Still. It was a lot of fun signing books at the Islandport Press kiosk at the Maine Mall this past weekend with Cooper and Packrat author Tamra Wight. (By the way, she has a third book about them coming out this spring!) We had a great time meeting people and talking about our books. During lulls, she and I discussed weighty issues pertaining to the writing life, such as whether or not one should venture out to stores on Black...
Read MoreHanging Out at the Mall
I’ll be at the Maine Mall in South Portland, Maine on Saturday, November 21 signing copies of Azalea, Unschooled at the Islandport Press kiosk near Macy’s. Also signing will be children’s book author Tamra Wight, who wrote the terrific Cooper and Packrat books. If you’re out shopping, stop by!
Read MoreAzalea on the Charts
I’m happy to say that Azalea, Unschooled was the #5 best-selling children’s book at the Portsmouth/Newington Barnes & Noble this past week! Thanks to everyone there for all of your...
Read MorePortsmouth/Newington B & N
Thanks to everyone at the Portsmouth/Newington Barnes & Noble for making Saturday’s signing such a success. What a great store–and if you haven’t been to the city of Portsmouth, NH, put it on your list! It’s a beautiful town. I loved meeting all of the kids, parents, grandparents, educators, and unschoolers who stopped by my table. The two most frequently asked questions at the signing were: Q. What ages is the book for? A. Officially, 8-12, but it’s suitable for younger, precocious readers and for curious adults. Q. Is this book for boys, too? A. Yes! All...
Read MoreGold Medal for Azalea
I am very proud and honored to announce that Azalea, Unschooled has been selected as a gold medal winner for the 2015 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards. According to Independent Publisher: The Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators, and to celebrate children’s books and life-long reading. Many of our award-winning books encourage children to be generous and compassionate, to stand up to bullies, and to believe in fulfilling their dreams. The diversity of the winning publishers proves that...
Read MoreSpotted at the Briar Patch
I traveled through Bangor, Maine recently, where I stopped in at the Briar Patch bookstore. We have some great independent bookstores down here in Portland, Maine, but none that are dedicated specifically to children’s books. What a fantastic store–if you find yourself in Bangor, I highly recommend that you stop in! Say hi to Gibran behind the counter. While I was at the Briar Patch, I felt proud and honored to see Azalea, Unschooled on display next to the books of Maine writers Cynthia Lord and Anne Sibley O’Brien. Annie O’Brien is a friend of mine, and I had the...
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.
