Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Press Release: Rainy Day Slug



Immediate Release

CO-FOUNDER OF READERGIRLZ AND READERTOTZ CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF RAINY DAY SLUG IN PAPERBACK!

Illustrator Lorie Ann Grover's Northwest staple marks its ten year anniversary from creation with a paperback edition.


April, 2009 (Seattle, Wash.) – readergirlz and readertotz co-founder and illustrator Lorie Ann Grover's Rainy Day Slug has just been released in paperback from Sasquatch Books. With text by Mary Colborn, this Northwest favorite will continue to be found and loved by toddlers and slug lovers alike. From the Space Needle to Safeco Field, where it is read to the Mariners' children during the games, this picture book brings smiles to Seattle and beyond.

"One rainy day, a slug left it's garden for a walk in the wide, wide world."

"I love the thought that this work will still have a presence and will now be even more affordable," says Grover. "It was a joy to revisit the illustrations and provide a brand new cover for this edition."

Rainy Day Slug is a beloved book of the Pacific Northwest and can be found nationally in the homes of slug lovers.

About readergirlz, readertotz, Lorie Ann Grover, and Mary Colborn

readergirlz is the foremost online book community for teen girls, led by five critically acclaimed YA authors. The site is the recipient of a 2007 James Patterson PageTurner Award and the Association for Library Services to Children, ALA, Great Web Sites Award. www.readergirlz.com

readertotz is a blog which showcases infant-toddler books as an important addition to children's literature. http://readertotz.blogspot.com

Lorie Ann Grover is the author of three young adult verse novels (Loose Threads, On Pointe, Hold Me Tight) and three board books (When Daddy Comes Home, Hug Hug!, Bedtime Kiss for Little Fish) and has illustrated the picture book Rainy Day Slug. http://lorieanngrover.blogspot.com

Mary Colborn is an author and horticulturist who lives in Port Orchard, Washington.

Contact information:
Email: lorieanngrover(at)clearwire(dot)net
Website: http://lorieanngrover.blogspot.com

Monday, March 30, 2009

Texas Library Association, 2009



I'm packing up for TLA tonight! rgz co-founders Dia Calhoun and Justina Chen Headley and I are headed out in the morning.
We'll be kicking it up at the YART dinner on Wednesday night. Our presentation is on Thursday at 2:00, and we sign in the Author Alley at 3:00. The Publishers' Reception is Thursday evening. If you are in Houston, please stop in and say hey! We'd love to meet you!

*wheels her suitcase to the door*

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Shout Out: Gianni!



My daughter's beau is headed off to college to finish his degree. We will miss him so much, but wish him the best as he makes a new stand. Here's a shout out for the G-man!

Go well!

Friday, March 27, 2009

Poetry Friday: Caught

This week I played at Laura Salas' site, with her 15 Words or Less.



How fun! She posts a photo and then in 15 words or less, you write. Here's my entry with her springboard photo:



Caught
on a point,
sails tauten
against an iron needle
of time.

You can contribute your own work on Thursdays, and then she reposts for Poetry Friday. Thanks to Holly Cupala for tipping me off!

This week check out the official roundup at the lovely Julie Larios' site.

Thursday, March 26, 2009

A Cane of Distinction

How sweet is my beautiful friend? SO SWEET! She heard I was going to TLA...



and how I often end up needing a cane on extended trips. I was lamenting that my old standby just didn't have much personality. So, she special ordered this one from England for me from Fashionable Canes!

Frog-Ash Shaft

It is so cute! I LOVE IT! I'll be sporting it in Texas!

Here's a shout out to her, so thoughtful, generous, and supportive. Thank you! *do a little dance with a frog*

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Washington State Thespian Festival: Show me how you jigalo!

You might have seen my Tweets this past weekend. Two days with 800 thespians at the Washington State Thespian Festival. WHAT A BLAST! And exhausting. I captured this bit of video to share the vibe. Woohoo!

Friday, March 20, 2009

Poetry Friday: Patio Tea

Poetry Friday


Patio Tea

Ceramic pots
cradle tea leaves
and cup hot water
in their round bellies.

Rattan chairs
cradle friends
and cup woven stories
between their open arms.

Lorie Ann Grover, 2009

Catch the full poetry roundup with Elaine at Wild Rose Reader!