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As I thought about how I would participate in NAEYC's 2012 Week of the Young Child activities, two things came to mind: My hometown of Natchitoches and children's books! My hometown of Natchitoches, Louisiana is populated with many gifted, creative people. Among them__three picture book authors: Denise Lewis Patrick, Danielle Holmes, and Barbara Drawhorn. What a brilliant way to celebrate, The Week of the Young Child! I mean, why had I not thought of this before? Well, sometimes my brilliance arrives as slowly as the flow of Cane Syrup in winter. Speaking of Cane Syrup Nat Town kinfolk, cane syrup, meat pies, boudin, and file' are all sold at a cute little store in Maaayretta. Oops, sorry! I'll post about that another time. I'm always losing my train of thought. Must...do...better!
So as I was saying, Natchitoches has beau coup talent and I am so proud to have a chance to share these artists with you. Yesterday, I interviewed Denise Lewis Patrick, author of the American Girl_Meet Cecile series. She discussed her historical collaboration with American Girl author, Sarah Masters Buckey of the Marie-Grace series. If you missed it, you can click on yesterday's blogtalk icon and listen in. Tomorrow I will talk with Danielle Holmes, author of the Cinnamon and Spice Adventures. I am so excited about interviewing her. Tune in tomorrow and find out why.
Today, it is my pleasure to introduce another hometown author, Barbara Drawhorn. Barbara is the author of Maddie, "Waa!" A story based on her real life granddaughter, Madison. Listen in on today's blogtalk interview as Barbara details how she came to place her granddaughter on the library shelves of Natchitoches and her journey as a self-published author. Just click the blogtalk icon to the right.
Barbara, thank you so much for participating in my Week of the Young child celebration. I read your book to my early learners and I wish I had recorded their responses! We Love Maddie, Waaa!
ReplyDeletePam, "MyLMNOP" is an excellent platform for new Authors to showcase their work. Barbara, looking forward to your next publication!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting DRenee! I appreciate your support. We're excited about Barbara's upcoming projects!
ReplyDeleteI listened to this whole interview--and then right when I got to the part where she begins to read Maddie Waaa! It cut off! DARN!!! I just love the title, "Maddie Waaa!" And you, Ms. Pamela Courtney must have a background in radio, because you sound like a professional on there! ;)
ReplyDeleteOH Natalie, I am so sorry! You missed THE BEST PART! Shucks! Sometimes a surge in the power can interfere with the reception of the audio. I listened to it again and was able to hear the entire interview. Anyway, thank you so much for dropping by. And thank you for the compliment. I am far from a professional. I'm learning to ask better questions and not interrupt. Still, I'm having a ball. I appreciate your support. We had a great time. Drop by again!
ReplyDeleteIs there a way to fast forward the audio? I was trying to go back and fast forward it to the part where she begins reading the book--but I couldn't figure it out?? Would love to hear the book as it sounds adorable! ;)
ReplyDeleteOh, you came back! What a pal, Natalie! No, that's the unfortunate part about the blogtalk thingy. Eventually, I'll be able to upgrade to an audio device that allows you to fast forward and skip through stuff. Barbara did a great job reading passages from her book. Speaking of book, A to Z folks are eager for the book of your amazing poetry, lady!
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