2 Signed Novels and Author Chat from Joanne Rocklin author of ONE DAY AND ONE AMAZING MORNING ON ORANGE STREET

Donated by: Joanne Rocklin


Item Description: 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).

About the books: 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.

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.

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.

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL says 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."

Learn more about Joanne and her books at  www.joannerocklin.com.

Market Value: $75
Starting Bid: $10

Skype Visit and Autographed Book from Author of WHAT DO YOU SEE?

Donated by:  Judith Snyder

Item Description:  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, Stinky Feet.  (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.

Learn more about Judith and her books at  http://judithsnyderwrites.com


Market Value:    $50.00
Starting Bid: $10

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Autographed Poster!

Donated by: Disney Hyperion and Jean Reidy

Item Description: 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.

 "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

To learn more about LIGHT UP THE NIGHT and Jean's other books, please visit www.jeanreidy.com.

Market Value: $20
Starting Bid: $10

READ! Bunting Banner for your Library or Reading Corner

Donated by: Sarah Coakley (to whom TOO PURPLEY! was dedicated)

Item Description:  Inspired by Light up the Night, 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!

Market Value:    $20.00
Starting Bid: $10

Skype Visit With Award-Winning Author of 8TH GRADE SUPER ZERO!

Donated by:   Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich

Item Description: 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.
To find out more about Olugbemisola and her books, please visit:     http://www.olugbemisolabooks.com


Market Value: $100
Starting Bid: $10

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LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Signed by Author AND Illustrator

Donated by: Disney Hyperion

Item Description:  Caldecott Honor Illusrator, Margaret Chodos-Irvine provides the inspiring artwork for Jean Reidy's cumulative bedtime verse which the Kirkus Starred Review calls "a dreamy-yet-instructive ode to the universe." Here's your chance to own a rare, first edition copy signed by both the author and the illustrator.

To find out more please visit Jean Reidy at  www.jeanreidy.com,  Margaret Chodos-Irvine at http://chodos-irvine.com/index.cfm and Disney Hyperion at http://www.dbgcatalog.com/Disney/

Market Value:  Priceless
Starting Bid: $10

The Amazing Buffalo Combo Pack!

Donated by: Audrey Vernick

Item Description:     The lucky winner will strike it rich. Because this prize package includes not only a copy of TEACH YOUR BUFFALO TO PLAY DRUMS personalized and signed by Audrey Vernick, a Buffalo tote bag, and 30 (that's right 30!) Buffalo bookmarks but also ...

a copy of IS YOUR BUFFALO READY FOR KINDERGARTEN? signed by Daniel Jennewein the illustrator (with buffalo sketch inside the book) and Audrey Vernick the author. 


And it will all ship in time for Christmas.

HOLY BUFFALO!!!

To find out more about Audrey and her books please visit: http://www.audreyvernick.com/

Market Value:  Priceless
Starting Bid: $10

Classroom/Library Dream Package from Author of LIBRARIAN ON THE ROOF!

Donated by:  M.G. King

Item Description:   Okay, are you ready for this? This librarian or teacher dream package not only includes two signed and personalized copies of LIBRARIAN ON THE ROOF! (Albert Whitman & Company, 2010) and a discussion guide, but also a Meet the Author Skype Visit with Q&A for a classroom or library. Oh and we're not finished yet. Because this also includes a critique of one student's nonfiction short story. WOW!!!

About LIBRARIAN ON THE ROOF: LIBRARIAN ON THE ROOF is the true story of a crazy librarian who camped for a week on the roof of the oldest library in Texas to raise money for her children's section. Everyone will admire the story's indomitable heroine who brought her rural, bilingual community together to achieve something wonderful.

To learn more about M.G. King and her book, please visit:  http://mgking.us

Market Value:    $100
Starting Bid: $10