Friday, July 5, 2013

UCONN Children's Book Fair- Meet the Authors!


Here are a few highlights from the Connecticut Children's Book Fair. A great time was had by all, and the DMS is looking forward to the next one!

Authors Jerry Spinelli & Stephanie Robinson
Amazing to meet with Jerry Spinelli! He stopped by to chat with us on Friday, November 23rd! 

Jerry Spinelli books: 
Stargirl
Loser
Wringer
The Library Card

Authors Patricia Maclachlan & Stephanie Robinson

It was also cool to listen to Patricia Maclachlan- her stories were wonderful and it was great to get a chance to meet her in person! She is hilarious, and, for all of you dog lover's out there, this author is for you!
Patricia Maclachlan Books: 
Sarah, Plain and Tall
Skylark
Waiting for the Magic
Patricia Maclachlan talks about her experience as a writer

Bryan Collier talks about his journey to becoming an artist

Authors Leslea Newman & Stephanie Robinson
It was also really nice to meet Leslea Newman. Margo loves the title of her book The Boy Who Cried Fabulous

 Leslea Newman Books: 
Hatchiko Waits
Fat Chance
Felicia's Favorite Story
Too Far Away To Touch

HAPPY READING! ~ F & L
Posted by DMS at 6:00:00 AM

20 comments:

  1. Jemi FraserJuly 5, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Sounds/looks awesome! Jerry Spinelli is one of my all-time fave authors!

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  2. Felicity Grace TerryJuly 5, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    I think it wonderful that you got to spend some personal time meeting some of the authors. Always nice to hear them talk about their work but to actually meet them is extra special.

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    1. DMSJuly 10, 2013 at 4:18 PM

      Hi Jemi, Thanks! Jerry Spinelli is awesome!

      Hi Petty, It was great to meet these wonderful writers and illustrators!

      Thanks for stopping by : ) ~ Jess & Stephanie

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  3. cleemckenzieJuly 5, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Now you've done it! I'm green all over. UCON Children's Book Fair AND Jerry Spinelli?

    I'm off to sulk for a bit, and then look for other children's books fairs I might go to. :-)

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    1. DMSJuly 10, 2013 at 4:19 PM

      Hi Cleemckenzie, LOL- they are fun! Thanks so much for stopping by : )~ Jess & Stephanie

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  4. https://booksthoughtsadventures.comJuly 5, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    What fun...as much fun as BEA might be!

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    1. DMSJuly 10, 2013 at 4:20 PM

      Hi Patty, We would love to attend the BEA- this was a blast too! Thanks so much for stopping by : ) ~ Jess & Stephanie

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  5. Meradeth HoustonJuly 5, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Looks like a great time! Hope you had a blast!

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    1. DMSJuly 10, 2013 at 4:20 PM

      Hi Meradeth, We did! Thanks so much for stopping by : ) ~ Jess & Stephanie

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  6. Adriana @ BooksOnHerMindJuly 5, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Oh, wow! You met Jerry Spinelli. Really jealous over here (;
    Glad you had a great time!

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    1. DMSJuly 10, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      Hi Adriana, He was great! Thanks so much for popping by to share your thoughts with us : ) ~ Jess & Stephanie

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  7. BarbaraJuly 6, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    You have been busy while I've been away. I'm going to sit back with a nice cup of tea (of course!) and spend a while catching up on all your posts.

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    1. DMSJuly 10, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      Hi Barbara, Thanks! We always look forward to hearing from you! ~ Jess & Stephanie

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  8. Anna MariaJuly 6, 2013 at 10:10 PM

    Appears a great time was had by all! What a wonderful way to spend the day.

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    1. DMSJuly 10, 2013 at 4:22 PM

      Hi Anna Maria, It was a lovely day! Thanks so much for stopping by : ) ~ Jess & Stephanie

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  9. DMSJuly 10, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Hi Heidi, Thanks! It was an excellent experience! Lovely to hear from you : ) ~ F

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  10. Yanting GuehJuly 10, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Looks like an awesome day! Glad to know you guys had a blast.

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    1. DMSJuly 11, 2013 at 12:44 PM

      Claudine- It was tons of fun. :) ~Stephanie and Jess

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  11. UnknownJuly 12, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    You know, we just don't have these around here. It looks like so much fun, meeting authors and having your pic taken with them.

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    1. DMSJuly 14, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      Donna- I hope some book fairs come around where you live because they are such fun. :) It is so exciting to meet authors. ~L

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