The New Jersey Children’s Writer’s Guild

Member Bruno Grigoletti has emailed us with the news that the Midwest Book Review has finished reviewing his novel, The Soul Patrol, awarding it five stars!

(click the link to the left for Amazon’s copy of the review)

Great Job Bruno!

Just a reminder to our Bridgewater Critique Group about the Hot Pink Hubcaps Competition, so generously sponsored by Danielle…

All entries must be sent to NJCWG webmaster Joshua Wright by April 1^st.

Joshua will remove names from the entries, and email to all participating members copies of manuscripts for blind voting.

Your submission’s word count must not exceed 500 words, and participants may not vote for themselves.

Votes should be sent directly to Danielle (along with your name). The winner will receive a trip to Book Expo America!

Member Danielle Ray just informed us about a short story contest sponsored by Words Magazine. The theme is “Kids - stories written especially for children,” and the deadline is April 30th. No fee is required to enter.

Thanks for the heads-up, Danielle!

by Sandra Koehler Lee

Did you know that woodchucks hibernate or that many bats fly south for the winter? These are just some of the factual tidbits you and your child will learn in Animals in Winter, by Henrietta Bancroft and Richard G. Van Gelder. The book is just what it sounds like: a narrative about what different animals do once the weather gets colder instead of a “story.” However, it is a nicely written explanation for preschoolers and elementary-school children and includes a section of how they can help wildlife during the winter.
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Member Sandra Koehler Lee reviews terrific children’s books for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa

December is a month full of holidays. The sparkling lights and inflatable Santas are reminders of Christmas but Hanukkah and Kwanzaa also are observed this month. Books are a great way to introduce the traditions of these holidays whether you regularly celebrate or just want to teach your children about other customs.
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Cofounder Sheila Wright interviews children’s writer and NJCWG member, Jennifer Troulis

Hello, Jennifer, and welcome to The Writer’s Journey…

Sheila: You grew up in Edison, New Jersey in the late 60’s writing and illustrating stories based on your family and pets. I seem to recall that you once told me that you still have those early stories. Was your love of writing and illustrating influenced by your parents? (more…)

Join member Sandra Koehler Lee as she explores some terrific seasonal book offerings for Thanksgiving.

Whether you want to teach your child the history of Thanksgiving or share a tale from the turkey’s perspective, there are some good books for this holiday. (more…)

What is a First Page Session?

A wise old adage cautions: You can only make a first impression once. Realtors would agree; most homes, they tell us, are sold (or not!) in the first fifteen-minutes that a prospective buyer tours a property. What does all of this have to do with First Page Sessions? A lot!
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This month, NJCWG member Kathi Kurz interviews Bruno Grigoletti, author of The Soul Patrol.

Hello, Bruno, and Welcome to The Writer’s Journey!

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