tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40551786291505727482024-03-13T04:55:07.968-06:00Light Up the Library AuctionCelebrating the release of my book LIGHT UP THE NIGHT and benefiting the Musana Children's Home Library. November 7th-18th.Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-13417776924858048562011-11-06T22:51:00.025-07:002011-12-20T13:43:47.876-07:00Auction Home Page<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VKDcwLgRj74/TmoTYGg_1MI/AAAAAAAABHU/nhMNvC9sn3o/s1600/DSC_1367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="130" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VKDcwLgRj74/TmoTYGg_1MI/AAAAAAAABHU/nhMNvC9sn3o/s200/DSC_1367.JPG" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Welcome friends, to <b style="color: blue;"> </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b style="color: blue;">LIGHT UP THE LIBRARY</b></span>, </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">an auction benefiting the library at Musana Children's Home in Iganga, Uganda and celebrating the release of my latest book<i><b><span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Light Up the Night.</span></span></b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b><span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red;">The auction is now officially closed ... </span></span></span></b></i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">... and it was amazing. The auction winners have been notified and, as of today, the auction has raised $8500 for libraries and literacy in Uganda. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all who donated items, all who bid and all who won. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Now here's some really exciting news.</span></b><br />
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We not only met our goal for LIBRARIES FOR LIFE - PEACE CORPS UGANDA but we're joining forces with another Books for Africa Uganda project called MORE THAN PAGES. Together we have the necessary funding to now send a 40 FOOT CONTAINER of books to Uganda. That's right - double what we previously planned. I am overjoyed and as always so, so grateful for the generous support of my family and friends. This certainly is a blessed holiday season! </span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">In the meantime, if you'd like more information on LIGHT UP THE LIBRARY, LIBRARIES FOR LIFE UGANDA, BOOKS FOR AFRICA or MUSANA CHILDREN'S HOME </span><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://lightupthelibrary.blogspot.com/2011/11/learn-more-about-light-up-library.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">And finally if you'd like to </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">learn more about <i>Light Up the Night</i>, maybe buy a copy and receive an autographed book plate <a href="http://lightupthelibrary.blogspot.com/2011/11/light-up-night.html" target="_blank">CLICK HERE!</a></span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">With deep gratitude,</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">Jean</span></span></b></div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><i><b><span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></b></i></span></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<ul></ul>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-39650116883261861772011-11-06T22:49:00.012-07:002011-11-10T07:27:49.011-07:00Irrigation Consultation and Servicing from R&D Landscaping!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://gardenhousestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/irrigation2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://gardenhousestyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/irrigation2.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><b>Donated by:</b> R&D Landscaping Inc. (my VERY favorite sprinkler guys!)<br />
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<b>Item Description: </b>Get your sprinkler system in tip-top shape and build a library at the same time. Auction winner will receive a consultation to determine the overall condition of the existing sprinkler system. R & D will provide recommendations on necessary repairs, coverage improvements, and lowering water usage. Winner will also receive 4 hours of Irrigation Technician labor toward improvements and repairs. Excludes cost of parts, materials, and additional labor over 4 hours. Limited to the Denver Metro area. Believe me - these guys are the best!! Offer expires 12/31/12.<br />
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"We are honored to be a part of this wonderful cause and thank you."<br />
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<b>Market Value</b>: $250Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-83739194175602540532011-11-06T10:17:00.008-07:002011-11-08T17:01:27.690-07:00How Does This Whole Thing Work?<div style="text-align: center;"><b>IT'S SO EASY YOUR KID COULD DO IT </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>(But you need to be 18 or older to bid.)</b></div><br />
<b>How do I shop?</b><br />
<ul><li>The auction runs 11/7/11-11/18/11 (that's 11:59 P.M. <b>Mountain Time)</b> when all bidding closes.</li>
<li>Browse the <a href="http://lightupthelibrary.blogspot.com/search/label/Auction%20Items%20by%20Category">Auction Items by Category</a> list to see what's available. </li>
<li>Click on any items that interest you to read their full descriptions and check on the bidding.</li>
<li>Like what you see? Want to join in the bidding action? Read on!</li>
</ul><b> </b><b>How do I bid?</b><br />
<ul><li>You need to be 18 or older to bid. </li>
<li>Post your bid WITH YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS in the comment section of the item you wish to bid on. Bids without E-MAIL ADDRESSES WILL BE INVALID.</li>
<li>The minimum bid for all items is $10 U.S. and only increasing bids will be accepted. </li>
<li>Check the time/date stamp of your bid to verify that it is within auction dates and times. <b>Remember, I live in Colorado so all times are Mountain Time (MST). </b></li>
<li>You MUST include your email address in your bid so I can contact you if you win.</li>
<li>If you are bidding on a critique, the manuscript you will be submitting must be ready to go within 48-hours of winning unless otherwise stated in the item description. </li>
</ul><b>What if I win?</b><br />
<ul><li>Winners will need to pay for their item via credit card or check. Instructions for payment will be emailed to the winner when the auction is officially closed. </li>
<li>I will contact all winners, using the provided e-mail address, by November 21st. </li>
<li>Payment must be received by November 29th or the prize will go to the next bidder.</li>
<li> If you win a critique, I will contact you with instructions after your payment is received. Please do not contact your critiquer directly.</li>
<li>Page counts for critiques are calculated using standard manuscript format. </li>
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<b>I don't want to bid but I would like to donate directly to Libraries for Life. How can I do that?</b><br />
It's easy. <a href="http://lightupthelibrary.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-to-donate-directly-to-musana.html">You can donate right here.</a> And remember, when you donate, you will be eligible to win a bookseller gift card, so read on ...<br />
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<b>I want to be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card for the bookseller of my choice?</b> <a href="http://lightupthelibrary.blogspot.com/2011/11/auction-promotion-prize-win-100-gift.html">Here's how! </a><br />
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<b>I have a few more questions.</b> <a href="mailto:reidy.jean@gmail.com">E-mail me. </a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Thanks for visiting! And don't forget to check out </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><a href="http://lightupthelibrary.blogspot.com/2011/11/light-up-night.html">Light Up the Night</a></i> at all your favorite bookstores. </span></div><ul></ul>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-62712278416725776212011-11-05T15:20:00.002-06:002011-11-06T11:05:08.620-07:00Learn More About LIGHT UP THE LIBRARY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jKycCv3hpTQ/TmoRAQVdCcI/AAAAAAAABHI/OSOlUBAyy64/s1600/LIGHT+UP+THE+NIGHT+cover.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jKycCv3hpTQ/TmoRAQVdCcI/AAAAAAAABHI/OSOlUBAyy64/s200/LIGHT+UP+THE+NIGHT+cover.jpeg" width="156" /></a></div>Dear Friends,<br />
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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT- while visibly very American - was in a large part inspired by the children of Uganda, many of whom are orphaned by AIDS while others have been displaced due to past civil war. My family has developed strong connections to that country and its children over the past 6 years.<br />
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To celebrate the release of the book and honor those beautiful children, I decided to hold this online auction to benefit literacy in Africa and a library at <a href="http://musana.org/" target="_blank">Musana Children's Home</a> in Iganga, Uganda where I worked last summer. <br />
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I'm coordinating this effort with the volunteers for an amazing Peace Corps project called <a href="https://www.booksforafrica.org/donate/to-project.html;jsessionid=061425D51330A6547D34436583544822?projectId=79" target="_blank">Libraries for Life</a> - which is providing books for libraries in designated Ugandan schools. The project is being administered by, not only the Peace Corps, but also the <a href="https://www.booksforafrica.org/donate/to-project.html;jsessionid=061425D51330A6547D34436583544822?projectId=79" target="_blank">Books for Africa </a>organization. And Musana has been designated as one of the recipient libraries.<br />
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Please know that each and every day I continue to support public libraries, school libraries and literacy programs here in the U.S. But this auction will reach across the ocean to benefit efforts abroad.<br />
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I know all of you, as caring and generous as you are, have your own special passions and causes. So I don't want you to feel any pressure here, especially during such difficult economic times. But if, by chance, this project of mine touches you in any way, I hope you can participate in some way - big or small.<br />
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<div class="im">Thanks so much for stopping by. Please feel free to share this with anyone who may be interested.<br />
Jean</div>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-75530808036725373662011-11-05T15:19:00.002-06:002011-11-10T07:28:58.136-07:00Manuscript Critique from Agent Ammi-Joan Paquette<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://emliterary.com/cms/uploads/thumb2/ammi-joan_paquette_crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://emliterary.com/cms/uploads/thumb2/ammi-joan_paquette_crop.jpg" /></a></div><b>Donated by:</b><b> </b>Ammi-Joan Paquette<br />
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<b> Prize Details:</b><br />
My oh my! Don't let this one pass you by. Get that manuscript in tip-top shape then send it in for critique by kidlit agent extraordinaire, Ammi-Joan Paquette with the Erin Murphy Literary Agency. She'll take a look at the first 25 pages of a middle-grade or YA novel, or a full picture book text.What are you waiting for???<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b>About Ammi-Joan Paquette</b>:<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Joan joined EMLA in spring 2009 and already has placed dozens of manuscripts with editors. She is especially passionate about connecting with and launching the careers of debut authors. As the “East Coast branch” of EMLA, Joan works from her home office in Massachusetts, with long-distance support from the main Flagstaff office. She represents all forms of children's and young adult literature, but is most excited by a strong lyrical voice, tight plotting with surprising twists and turns, and stories told with heart and resonance that will stand the test of time.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">For more about Ammi-Joan Paquette please visit her at <a href="http://emliterary.com/about.php" target="_blank"><b>http://emliterary.com/about.php</b></a></span></span><br />
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<b>Market Value: </b>$100<b></b><br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10<br />
</b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-39288204685966501442011-11-05T15:18:00.002-06:002011-11-10T07:29:34.657-07:00Copy of NYT Bestseller THE QUIET BOOK signed by the author and illustrator!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-72y8ZD7Gfnk/TmpX_T-v2NI/AAAAAAAABHo/Yq_TjtC4piw/s1600/IMG_4100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><br />
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<b> Prize Details:</b><br />
WOW!! This is one of the few copies of THE QUIET BOOK in existence that has been personally signed by both Renata Liwska and Deborah Underwood. Deborah Underwood would be happy to add a personalization. A treasure for any collection. Will ship in time for Christmas (U.S. addresses only!)<br />
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<b>About THE QUIET BOOK:</b><br />
THE QUIET BOOK is a New York Times Bestseller, an ALSC Notable Children's Book, an E.B White Read-Aloud Honor Book, the winner of the California/Nevada SCBWI Crystal Kite Award, and the Northern California Independent Bookseller's Association Book of the Year in the children's illustrated category.<br />
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<b>To find out more about Deborah and her books, please visit </b><a href="http://www.deborahunderwoodbooks.com/" target="_blank">www.DeborahUnderwoodBooks.com</a><br />
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<b>Starting Bid: $10</b><br />
<b>Market Value: Priceless</b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-38473788090512184462011-11-05T15:17:00.003-06:002011-11-10T07:30:11.684-07:00Signed copy of WE'VE GOT A JOB: THE 1963 BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S MARCH<b>Donated by: </b>Cynthia Levinson<br />
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<a href="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/302214_2495646679738_1509967467_32613842_1351393202_a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/302214_2495646679738_1509967467_32613842_1351393202_a.jpg" width="303" /></a><b> Item Details:</b> Cherish this important story in recent U.S. history. This signed copy of WE'VE GOT A JOB: THE 1963 BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN'S MARCH is Cynthia's debut book (you heard me - you'll be in on the beginning of what's sure to be her amazing author career) about the role children played in desegregating the most racially violent city in the country. ITEM NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL FEBRUARY 2012.<br />
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<b>From the book:</b><br />
<i>On Thursday morning, May 2, 1963, nine-year-old Audrey Faye Hendricks woke up with freedom on her mind. But, before she could be free, she knew she had to go to jail.</i><br />
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<i> </i><i>“I want to go to jail,” Audrey told her mother.</i><br />
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<i> </i><i>Since Mr. and Mrs. Hendricks thought that was a good idea, they helped her get ready. First, her father bought her a game she’d been eyeing. She imagined that Operation, in which you take the bones out of a plastic figure and put them back together, would entertain her if she got bored during her week on a cellblock.</i><br />
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<i> </i><i>Then, her mother took her to Center Street Elementary so she could tell her third-grade teacher why she’d be absent. Miss Wills cried. Audrey knew she was proud of her.</i><br />
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<b>Read more about Cynthia and her books at</b> <a href="http://www.cynthialevinson.com/" target="_blank">http://www.cynthialevinson.com/</a><br />
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<b>Market Value </b>:$19.95<br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-41991416350759020252011-11-05T15:16:00.001-06:002011-11-10T07:30:36.076-07:003 Signed Ellie McDoodle Books PLUS Signed Original Art from Author Illustrator Ruth McNally Barshaw<a href="http://ruthexpress.com/art/ellie/elliemcdoodlecover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ruthexpress.com/art/ellie/elliemcdoodlecover.jpg" width="209" /></a><b>Donated by: Ruth McNally Barshaw</b><br />
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<b>About Ellie McDoodle: </b><br />
<div align="Left"><a href="http://ruthexpress.com/art/ellie/EllieMcDIIICVR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ruthexpress.com/art/ellie/EllieMcDIIICVR.jpg" width="196" /></a> Her real name is Eleanor McDougal. Her friends call her Ellie McDoodle because she's always doodling in her sketchjournals. <br />
She spies on people and carries a sketchjournal EVERYWHERE.<br />
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She keeps track of everything including games, crafts, ideas, pranks, <br />
people, animals, nature... you name it, it's in her book and Ellie has an opinion on it.<br />
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Would you like to peek inside her sketch diary? Here's your chance! Ellie's the star of some cool books. </div><br />
<b>To find our more about Ellie and Ruth, please visit </b><a href="http://www.ruthexpress.com/" target="_blank">www.ruthexpress.com</a><br />
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<b>Market Value: $100</b><br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-75942114852768245332011-11-05T15:14:00.001-06:002011-11-10T07:31:21.771-07:002 Signed Novels and Author Chat from Joanne Rocklin author of ONE DAY AND ONE AMAZING MORNING ON ORANGE STREET<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.joannerocklin.com/images/Orangestreet_co-330.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://www.joannerocklin.com/images/Orangestreet_co-330.jpg" width="143" /></a></div><b>Donated by: </b>Joanne Rocklin<b> </b><br />
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<b>Item Description: </b>Readers! Writers! Teachers! What could be more amazing than TWO signed novels by Joanne Rocklin? Well how about a chat with the author herself? Talk to her about the stories, about writing or just to say hello. Item will ship in time for Christmas (U.S. addresses only).<br />
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<b>About the books: </b>ONE DAY AND ONE AMAZING MORNING ON ORANGE STREET and DEAR BABY are two of the authors' favorites because of the joy they brought her while writing them.<b> </b><br />
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ONE DAY AND ONE AMAZING MORNING ON ORANGE STREET: When a mysterious man arrives one day on Orange Street in Los Angeles, the children who live on the block try to find out who he is and why he's there. Little do they know that his story - and the story of a very old orange tree - connects to each of their personal worries in ways they never could have imagined. From impressing friends to dealing with an expanding family to understanding a younger sibling's illness, the characters' storylines come together around that orange tree.<br />
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Taking place over the course of a day and a half, Joanne Rocklin's middle grade novel builds a story about family, childhood anxieties, and the importance of connection. In the end the fate of the tree (and the kids who care for it) reminds us of the magic of the everyday and of the rich history all around us.<br />
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<b>SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL says</b> it's " Fascinating and thought-provoking, the writing has a gentle cadence, richness in detail, and is charged with emotion. The book, like the oranges on the Orange Street tree, presents segments of life that are both sweet and tart and sure to satisfy." <br />
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Learn more about Joanne and her books at <a href="http://www.joannerocklin.com/" target="_blank">www.joannerocklin.com.</a><br />
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<b>Market Value: </b>$75<br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-41521537542310984012011-11-05T15:12:00.003-06:002011-11-17T15:09:01.038-07:00Skype Visit and Autographed Book from Author of WHAT DO YOU SEE?<b>Donated by:</b> Judith Snyder<br />
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<a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514E82iBQ-L._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514E82iBQ-L._SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></a><b>Item Description:</b> What Do You See? Join author, Judith Snyder, as she reads her book and engages her audience in creative thinking exercises. Ask questions about the writing process and hear a preview of her unreleased book, <i>Stinky Feet</i>. (This session is between 20-30 minutes long and must be completed before the end of the 2011-2012 school year.) A copy of the book will be sent to the school prior to the visit or shipped in time for Christmas.<br />
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<b>Learn more about Judith and her books at <a href="http://judithsnyderwrites.com/" target="_blank">http://judithsnyderwrites.com</a></b><br />
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<b>Market Value: </b> $50.00<br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-24902954067935707282011-11-05T15:08:00.004-06:002011-11-10T07:32:27.600-07:008"X10" Watercolor of Your Home Plus Digital Image<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_ySxfqZqSJs/TqyE9eFgPHI/AAAAAAAABNQ/fi3R-DB9qJM/s1600/Light+Up+the+Night+Auction.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_ySxfqZqSJs/TqyE9eFgPHI/AAAAAAAABNQ/fi3R-DB9qJM/s400/Light+Up+the+Night+Auction.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><b><span id="goog_88725030"></span><span id="goog_88725031"></span>Donated by:</b> Tim Reidy<br />
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<b>Item Description:</b> Architect Tim Reidy will create a 8"X10" watercolor painting or pencil sketch from your favorite photo of your house. Tim will also provide you with a digital image of the artwork in order to create note cards or other items.<br />
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<b>About Tim Reidy: </b>In addition to being my son,<b> </b>hardly his claim to fame, Tim is a classically-trained architect from the University of Notre Dame who spent a year in Rome studying, not only architecture, but also watercolor painting. He currently lives in Fairbanks, Alaska where he works on projects ranging from wilderness lodges to fire stations. But Tim holds strong emotional ties to another "home" - Uganda - where he performed service work and research over the course of four years. Tim's Notre Dame honors thesis researched the traditional vernacular of Ugandan architecture and the redesign of two Ugandan refugee camps near Gulu. The design incorporated that traditional vernacular, sustainable design and local materials. The inspiration for this auction was in large part due to Tim.<br />
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<b>Market Value: </b>$50<br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b><br />
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</span>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-84595177757351814162011-11-05T15:05:00.004-06:002011-11-15T19:47:04.017-07:00TOO PURPLEY! T- Shirt, Bag and Autographed Board Book<b>Donated by:</b> Jean Reidy <br />
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<a href="http://www.jeanreidy.com/TooPurpley_CVR_final_1_op_640x638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://www.jeanreidy.com/TooPurpley_CVR_final_1_op_640x638.jpg" width="320" /></a><b>Item description:</b> It's the trifecta of purpleliciousness and a preschool fashionista's delight. This TOO PURPLEY! t-shirt and autographed board book come packaged in their very own TOO PURPLEY! canvas bag. This item will ship in time for Christmas.<br />
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For more information on Jean and her books, please visit: <a href="http://www.jeanreidy.com/" target="_blank">http://www.jeanreidy.com/ </a><br />
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<b>Market Value:</b> $45<br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-35614127893082037272011-11-05T15:04:00.004-06:002011-11-18T15:23:12.848-07:00LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Autographed Poster!<b>Donated by:</b> Disney Hyperion and Jean Reidy <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q2cWNTtpV3I/TmkSp6MSnyI/AAAAAAAABGE/3mONDxZpQIA/s1600/LIGHT+UP+THE+NIGHT+cover.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-q2cWNTtpV3I/TmkSp6MSnyI/AAAAAAAABGE/3mONDxZpQIA/s320/LIGHT+UP+THE+NIGHT+cover.jpeg" width="251" /></a></div><b>Item Description:</b> Featuring the art of Caldecott Honor Illustrator Margaret Chodos-Irvine, this brilliant 20" X 14" (horizontal) author-autographed poster is perfect for framing for a child's room, playroom, library or reading corner. Fun and educational activities to go along with the book appear on the back. This item will ship in time for Christmas.<br />
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"The coziest of quilts becomes a rocket ship in this gorgeous, mesmerizingly rhythmic read-aloud that explores a boy’s small place in a vast world...A dreamy-yet-instructive ode to the universe." Kirkus Starred Review<br />
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To learn more about LIGHT UP THE NIGHT and Jean's other books, please <a href="http://www.jeanreidy.com/">visit www.jeanreidy.com</a>.<br />
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<b>Market Value:</b> $20<br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-20934010362898794202011-11-05T15:03:00.002-06:002011-11-10T07:34:16.439-07:00TOO PICKLEY! T-Shirt, Bag and Autographed book<a href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519yneIxnOL._SS500_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/519yneIxnOL._SS500_.jpg" width="200" /></a><b>Donated by: </b>Jean Reidy<br />
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<b>Item Description: </b><br />
<i>Too wrinkly, too squishy, too fruity, too fishy!</i><br />
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It's lunchtime, but our fussy little boy does not like a single item on his plate. What is a kid to eat?<br />
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TOO PICKLEY's playful rhyming text is brought to life by Genevieve Leloup's stylish bold art. Parents (and children) will love the hilarious antics this kid goes through, and the reassuring joy at the end of all that kitchen-table drama. Now pair this autographed book with a TOO PICKLEY! t-shirt and tuck them both into a matching canvas bag and you get a winning gift that any little gourmet will love. This item will ship in time for Christmas.<br />
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<b>For more information on TOO PICKLEY and Jean's other books, please visit</b>: <a href="http://www.jeanreidy.com/index.html">http://www.jeanreidy.com/</a><br />
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<b>Market Value: $45</b><br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-30419654084007406392011-11-05T14:24:00.005-06:002011-11-10T07:34:50.521-07:002 Hour Design, Staging, Paint Color Consultation or Room Tune-Up!<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><a href="http://www.westviewdesign.com/img/westviewHomeButton.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.westviewdesign.com/img/westviewHomeButton.gif" /></a><b> </b><b>Donated by:</b> Westview Design, LLC <br />
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<b>Item Description</b>: Westview Design is a leading interior design and staging firm. The 2 hour consultation can be used towards a paint consultation with written report, a staging consultation with written report or a one room Room Tune-up; redesign and refresh any room in your home using everything you already own! Limited to Denver-Metro area.</div><b>Testimonial:</b> <span style="color: #383838;"> <i>I provide Lynne's staging services for my Sellers and the properties receive excellent feedback and sell quickly. My Buyers receive Lynne's expertise as a closing gift which is very much appreciated as they move into their new home. Now I have her working with my friends, refreshing their homes--she's unbelievably talented! She uses your furnishings and totally transforms your look--incredible!! Did I also mention that she's a really great person with a big heart?? The lucky winner of Lynne's talent will not be sorry!</i></span><span style="font-family: Microsoft New Tai Lue; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span><br />
<div><span style="font-family: Microsoft New Tai Lue; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #383838;">Susie Roy</span></span></div><span style="font-family: Microsoft New Tai Lue; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<div><span style="font-family: Microsoft New Tai Lue; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #383838;">The Denver 100 Real Estate Group</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Microsoft New Tai Lue; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Microsoft New Tai Lue; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></span></span><i><u><span style="font-family: Microsoft New Tai Lue; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><a href="mailto:sroy@prs-brokerage.com" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1f497d;"><i><u>http://www.linkedin.com/in/<wbr></wbr>susieroyproperties</u></i></span></a></span></span></u></i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Microsoft New Tai Lue; font-size: small;"><i><u><span style="font-family: Microsoft New Tai Lue; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #1f497d;"><i><u> </u></i></span></span></span></u></i><span style="color: #383838;"> </span></span></div><b>For more information on Westview Design please visit:</b> <a href="http://www.westviewdesign.com/index.html" target="_blank">http://www.westviewdesign.com/index.html</a><br />
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<b>Market Value: </b>$200<b></b><br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10<br />
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<b> </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-29242093153197846642011-11-05T13:02:00.002-06:002011-11-17T15:10:01.000-07:00READ! Bunting Banner for your Library or Reading Corner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h8zrhXlbNKo/TpCPxPYym4I/AAAAAAAABJ0/aXsUldW0x20/s1600/banner+008.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h8zrhXlbNKo/TpCPxPYym4I/AAAAAAAABJ0/aXsUldW0x20/s200/banner+008.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-ib-fOEuJU/TpCPwXMb4WI/AAAAAAAABJw/U9RcQEmdjdQ/s1600/banner+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1-ib-fOEuJU/TpCPwXMb4WI/AAAAAAAABJw/U9RcQEmdjdQ/s200/banner+006.JPG" width="200" /></a><b>Donated by: </b>Sarah Coakley (to whom TOO PURPLEY! was dedicated)<br />
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Item Description:</b> Inspired by <i>Light up the Night</i>, the colors of this fabric bunting would be perfect in a reading nook, library, playroom or classroom. Measuring just over 6' long, with extra length for the end pieces, the bunting can easily be tied to your desired location. This item will ship in time for Christmas!<br />
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<b>Market Value:</b> $20.00<br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-32310727389268781852011-11-05T13:00:00.001-06:002011-11-10T07:36:09.827-07:00A signed copy of BAD TASTE IN BOYS plus a MG or YA critique<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YTSJ6rNY-6g/Tm7OJ_IuNWI/AAAAAAAABIM/GkRH-4gtfHs/s1600/Bad+Taste+in+Boys_Harris+high+def.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YTSJ6rNY-6g/Tm7OJ_IuNWI/AAAAAAAABIM/GkRH-4gtfHs/s200/Bad+Taste+in+Boys_Harris+high+def.jpg" width="131" /></a><b>Donated by</b>: Carrie Harris<br />
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<b>Item Description:</b> Win a signed, personalized copy of the YA zombie comedy <i>Bad Taste in Boys</i> by Carrie Harris! Ever wonder what would happen if a science geek and a team full of zombie football players went head-to-dead? This is your chance to find out. Kirkus Reviews called BTIB "a hilarious frolic, especially for fans of Shaun of the Dead."<br />
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The winner will also receive a critique of the first 10 pages (standard manuscript format, please) of a young adult or middle grade manuscript. The critique will include line-by-line comments plus an edit letter that covers the big picture elements. It will probably also include lots of random capitalization and exclamation points, because that's just how Carrie rolls.<br />
Open internationally.<br />
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For more information on Carrie and her books, please visit her at <a href="http://carrieharrisbooks.com/" target="_blank">http://carrieharrisbooks.com</a><br />
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<b>Market Value: $50.00</b><br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b><br />
<b> </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-84214976001457918882011-11-05T12:46:00.005-06:002011-11-18T18:07:51.041-07:00Autographed Books and Bling from Blubaugh! Fantasy Bundle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yT2ckVun6Eo/Tm5cwIZPUkI/AAAAAAAABH0/I5Af5akE8vI/s1600/blood+and+flowers.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yT2ckVun6Eo/Tm5cwIZPUkI/AAAAAAAABH0/I5Af5akE8vI/s200/blood+and+flowers.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<b>Donated by:</b> Penny Blubaugh<br />
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<b>Item Description:</b> Here's a fantasy reader's jackpot. Autographed copies of <i>Serendipity Market</i> (Kirkus Best Book of 2009 and an Oprah pick) and <i>Blood and Flowers</i> (an ALAN pick for May 2011), plus matching pins (Bling!). Will ship in time for Christmas.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AcLqRufMITw/Tm5c2UXYRlI/AAAAAAAABH8/B6KLUSYGtwQ/s1600/serendipity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AcLqRufMITw/Tm5c2UXYRlI/AAAAAAAABH8/B6KLUSYGtwQ/s200/serendipity.jpg" width="140" /></a><b>About <i>Blood and Flowers</i>:</b><br />
Three years ago, Persia ran away from her drug-addict parents and found a home with the Outlaws, an underground theater troupe. This motley band of mortals and fey, puppeteers and actors, becomes the loving family Persia never had, and soon Persia not only discovers a passion for theater but also falls in love with Nicholas, one of the other Outlaws. Life could not be more perfect.<br />
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Until an enemy with a grudge makes an unfair accusation against the group and forces them to flee the mortal world and hide in the neighboring realm of Faerie. But in Faerie, all is not flowers and rainbows—with bloodthirsty trolls, a hostile monarchy, and a dangerous code of magic, the fey world is not quite the safe haven the Outlaws had hoped for. And they must decide what’s more important: protecting their right to perform or protecting themselves.<br />
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From critically acclaimed author Penny Blubaugh comes this mesmerizing tale of family, faeries, and finding a place to call home. <br />
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<b>To find out more about Penny and her books visit:</b> <a href="http://pennyblubaugh.com/">http://pennyblubaugh.com/</a><br />
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<b>Market Value:</b> 35.00<br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b><br />
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<b>Item Description:</b> Here's your chance to connect with the award-winning author of 8th Grade Super Zero. How about a Superzero-focused Q&A? Or a chat about about revising your writing? Or an idea brainstorming session? Or my "Life As An Author" up close and personal? It's up to you!! Olugbemisola's 30-minute Author Skype visit is suitable for any 2nd-12th grade classroom. <br />
<b>To find out more about Olugbemisola and her books, please visit:</b> <a href="http://www.olugbemisolabooks.com/" target="_blank">http://www.olugbemisolabooks.<wbr></wbr>com</a><br />
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<b>Market Value: $100</b><br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b><br />
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<b>Item Description: </b>Here's your chance for a thoughtful, in-depth critique of the first 20 pages of your middle grade manuscript, from a middle grade author herself, Lindsay Eland. Believe me on this - Lindsay's critique will raise your manuscript to a whole new level of wonderful. Along with your critique, you will receive a signed paperback copy of Lindsay's novel <i>Scones and Sensibility</i>! What could be sweeter?<br />
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<b>For more information about Lindsay Eland and her books visit:</b> <a href="http://www.lindsayeland.com/" target="_blank">www.lindsayeland.com</a><br />
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<b>Market Value: $30.00</b><br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b><br />
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</b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-8008309095608929502011-11-05T12:40:00.001-06:002011-11-15T07:00:04.446-07:00Signed copy of CAN'T SLEEP WITHOUT SHEEP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b>Donated by:</b> Susanna Leonard Hill<br />
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<b>Item Description: </b> Whenever Ava can't sleep, she counts sheep. But Ava takes so long to fall asleep, it's the sheep that are growing tired—until finally, they quit! When the sheep promise to find a replacement that Ava can count on, chaos ensues as chickens, cows, pigs, hippos, and more try their hand at jumping over Ava's fence. Finding the perfectly peaceful replacement for sheep might not be so easy after all. With irresistibly adorable art, this delightful take on a familiar sleep tactic is sure to become a bedtime favorite.<br />
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<b>To learn more about Susanna Leonard Hill and her books please visit:</b> <a href="http://www.susannahill.com/" target="_blank">www.susannahill.com</a><br />
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<b>Market Value: $16.95</b><br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-41591260941558231322011-11-05T12:39:00.007-06:002011-11-16T16:36:06.426-07:00Signed Copy of PUNXSUTAWNEY PHYLLIS!<b>Donated by: </b>Susanna Leonard Hill<br />
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</b><b><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PHboewdEv68/Tm9skbeVLOI/AAAAAAAABIU/QI3-uI6TLL8/s1600/Phylliscover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="165" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PHboewdEv68/Tm9skbeVLOI/AAAAAAAABIU/QI3-uI6TLL8/s200/Phylliscover.jpg" width="200" /></a>Item Description: </b>When groundhog Phyllis grows up, she wants to be Punxsutawney Phil, the official weather forecaster on Groundhog Day. Unfortunately, as her family points out, Punxsutawney Phil has never been a girl. Phyllis knows she can do the job, though, and when she wakes on February 2, and recognizes the signs of an early spring that her old uncle Phil misses, everyone realizes her dreams aren't so farfetched.<br />
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To learn more about Susann Leonard Hill and her books visit: <a href="http://www.susannahill.com/" target="_blank">www.susannahill.com</a><br />
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<b> </b></div><b>Market Value: $17.95</b><br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-65649723326666550592011-11-05T12:39:00.004-06:002011-11-15T06:55:57.985-07:00Signed Copy of NOT YET, ROSE!<b>Donated by:</b> Susanna Leonard Hill<br />
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<div class="im"><b>To learn more about Susanna Leonard Hill and her books visit: </b><a href="http://www.susannahill.com/" target="_blank">www.susannahill.com</a><br />
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<b> </b></div><b>Market Value: </b>$16.50<br />
Starting Bid: $10Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-319737091768878322011-11-05T12:38:00.001-06:002011-11-10T07:40:53.174-07:00Picture Book Manuscript Critique from Editor Tamson Weston<b>Donated by</b>: Tamson Weston Books<br />
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<b>Item Description: </b> Get a fresh read from a pro!!! Tamson will read your picture book manuscript and give you editorial feedback that will help you create a better and more marketable book.<br />
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<b>About Tamson Weston:</b> Tamson is a published children’s book author and editor with over 15 years experience at several prestigious publishing houses including HarperCollins, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Disney Hyperion. She has edited<a href="http://tamsonweston.com/library" target="_self"> many acclaimed and award-winning books</a> for children of all ages. She loves to <a href="http://tamsonweston.com/recommendations" target="_self">collaborate with people</a> and help <a href="http://tamsonweston.com/authors-and-illustrators" target="_self">authors, illustrators</a>, <a href="http://tamsonweston.com/agents-and-publishers" target="_self">agents and publishers</a> bring projects to their full potential.<br />
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Among the authors she has worked with with are Adam Rex, Mac Barnett, Robert Weinstock, Adam Gopnik, Jane Leslie Conly, Anne Rockwell, Deborah Hopkinson, Jen Violi, Alexander Stadler, Dan Santat, Florence Parry Heide, Dandi Daley Mackall, Brian Biggs, Marilyn Singer, Megan Cash and Mark Newgarden.<br />
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<b>To learn more about Tamson Weston Books visit</b>: <a href="http://tamsonwestonbooks.com/" target="_blank">tamsonwestonbooks.com</a><br />
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<b>Market Value: \$350</b><br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055178629150572748.post-81313644218785873822011-11-05T12:36:00.002-06:002011-11-10T07:41:27.373-07:00Social Media Strategy Package!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://realbrilliant.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/Tricia_Lawrence_bio_crop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" src="http://realbrilliant.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/Tricia_Lawrence_bio_crop.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b>Donated by:</b> Tricia Lawrence, Social Media Strategist and Agent at Erin Murphy Literary Agency<br />
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<b>Item Description: </b> Win a 30-page PDF workbook and 60-minute phone consultation with Erin Murphy Literary Agency's social media strategist, Tricia Lawrence. Wondering how to best use social media to further your author career? Think through your vision, your passion, and your goals and get advice from Tricia about how best to spend your time and energy.<br />
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<b>To learn more about Tricia and find out what her social media services can do for you check out: </b><a href="http://www.realbrilliant.com/" target="_blank">http://www.realbrilliant.com</a><br />
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<b>Market Value: 500.00</b><br />
<b>Starting Bid: $10 </b>Jean Reidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12103543981151799121noreply@blogger.com8