Congratulations! To Our Prairie Storms Giveaway Winners...

Thank you so much to those who participated in this giveaway.  Darcy Pattison is an excellent speaker as well as being a talented author of children's literature.  What I love most about Prairie Storms is that some of my favorite animals are featured in this book.  In addition, the back is full of extended learning possibilities; a perfect addition for home and classroom settings.  Darcy captures the non-fiction prairie in a creative way. How animals are affected and live in storms becomes entertaining.

Prairie Storms Giveaway!

There are two books and four days left on the Prairie Storms Giveaway featuring author Darcy Pattison. Illustrated by Kathleen Rietz.

PRAIRIE STORMS is a fun nonfiction book about how prairie animals survive storms, my nonfiction début.

SCBWI Michigan SHINE 2 - Illustrator Mentorship Announced

Mentorship is much like a strong bridge and a worthy lighthouse.  Each person grows and becomes more because they are building value into talent, relationships, and life.  This leadership investment guides new beginnings and new beginnings permeate hope.  Moreover, mentorship draws fresh water from many hands and builds strong connections; bonds which cross significant boundaries.  The joy of mentorship is a gift which knows no limits...a steady joy withstanding the test of weather and of time.

-Michelle Bradford

Giveaway: Two Free Books by Darcy Pattison

3 Questions with Albert Bell..Question 4

Michelle:  OK.  So I can never ask just 3 questions!  If you could send one message to every teen across the US and world, what message would you send?