Today I have a guest post over at ReaderKidZ. You can win a signed copy of SPIRIT’S KEY–just in time for the holidays. Check it out, then email me at edithcohn(at)gmail to be entered to win. (US entries only please.) Contest closes 12-17-14. Winner will be chosen at random.
Yesterday I had a wonderful visit at the Monterey Park Library. It’s a beautiful space with a huge children’s floor. They have an active community and a great after school program. Thanks to librarian Diana Garcia, the kids were reading SPIRIT’S KEY! The kids were very enthusiastic and had worked hard to develop thoughtful questions to ask me. The kids had even baked Sky’s cookies together in the library kitchen and brewed yaupon tea for the occasion. It was a day Spirit and Sky were so proud to be a part of.
I am still recovering from my whirlwind tour on the east coast. My schedule was packed. I visited eight schools, four bookstores and did an SCBWI workshop. Whew! All the events went so well, and I love how enthusiastic the kids were. Here are some photos from my travels. You can read a recap of my Durham Academy visit here. And my SCBWI workshop recap is here.
Vanstory Elementary, my alma mater in Fayetteville, NC
I got this super cool t-shirt!
Ephesus Church Road Elementary in Chapel Hill, NC
Jones Elementary in Wilson, NC
SCBWI Magic and World Building Workshop in NYC with my editor Susan Dobinick and critique buddy Bridget Casey. Clearly, I was saying something important.
Balfour Elementary in Asheboro, NC
Me with Durham Academy 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Donnelly in Durham, NC
Speaking to the fifth & sixth grade at Durham Academy
Cleveland Elementary in Clayton, NC
Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, NC: me with Princess Leia Pup, Kami Kinard, author of The Boy Problem and Rebecca Petruck, author of Steering Toward Normal
My high school buds came out to see me at the Fayetteville Barnes & Noble
The most exciting thing about returning to my hometown? Reconnecting with my childhood BFF.
Books of Wonder in NYC
The crowd at Flyleaf Books in Chapel Hill, NC
Alice is reading SPIRIT’S KEY with her mother. She brought her own stuffed Sky to the party.
The day your first book comes out is special. After many years of hard work, it’s thrilling to finally be able to share my stories with kids. My launch party at Children’s Book World was a blast. Thank you so much to everyone who came out to help me celebrate. Ya’ll are what made it special. (all photos were taken by the fabulous Rita Huang Crayon)
Kids love the poster with my pup Leia reading SPIRIT’S KEY. Be the Breed that Reads.
Voiceover actress Alicyn Packard plays the part of Spirit & I play the part of Mrs. Borse, a trigger-happy, fur-wearing hermit.
Apparently at launch parties, I get very dramatic.
My NYC critique group, The Ladybugs
Of course my husband and my pup Leia had to be in attendance.
My Los Angeles critique group, The Pudding Sisters
I see my book in hardcover for the first time!
SPIRIT’S KEY swag has arrived! Bookmarks, postcards, stickers, key necklaces in a rainbow of colors, and bookplates can be yours! If you preorder the book, email me your receipt, and I will mail you a swag goodie bag. (USA destinations only for the key necklaces. Flat items, including signed bookplates, can be received internationally).
Spirit’s Key goodies!
TO RECEIVE SPIRIT’S KEY SWAG:
1. Email your receipt to edithcohn(at)gmail(dot)com
2. Bookplates! Bookplates are author-signed stickers that you can put inside your copy of the book so that it is signed by me. Include the name of the person you’d like your book signed to or just say, non-personalized if you prefer. If you have ordered multiple books, include all recipients names.
3. Specify your color choice. Key necklaces come in Red, Orange, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, Fuchsia, and Light Pink.
Get your SPIRIT’S KEY swag pack while supplies last!
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Edith Cohn 