National Nonfiction Day is Coming Up

National Nonfiction Day is November 3.  That's just under two weeks from now.  So, there's still time to grab a copy of that great book you've been wanting to read.  Then, when someone asks, "What book are you reading for National Nonfiction Day?"  you will have a ready answer.

Oh, yeah.  You know it's bound to happen.  What are you planning to read for National Nonfiction day?

Now, while you're at at, don't forget the kids.  It's a given that kids really like nonfiction books.  Kids are like little sponges, running around soaking up knowledge about all sorts of things - Things like the stuff they find in nonfiction books for kids.

Here are several articles about nonfiction books written especially for kids:

Nonfiction Books for Kids Aged 4 to 8
Nonfiction Books for 8 to 12 year olds
The Best Kids Book about the Way Things Work

Books pin board

Just a quick note to share the link to my pin board about books on Pinterest.  Folowers, re-pins, and comments are, of course, welcome.

Mary Russel Scores a Hit

We've been following the saga of Mary Russel, and her book-in-the-making for a while now, and are exxited to report that she has hit the big time! YES, our friend Mary is now a published author!

KUDOS to you, Mary.

Getting something published is a daunting task, and takes lots of time, effort, and patience- to say nothing of talent and ability, but mary has perservered, and made it.

Got kids? Then get this book!

Available here in softcover, Flickertail and Paint, Barnyard Sleuths is a collection of "heartwarming and sometimes funny" stories starring Flickertail the Llama, and Piant the Horse, who help their barnyard friends solve mysteries and find solutions to problems through teamwork, friendship, and love. It may be written for kids, but it's one of those books that adults will appreciate, too!