“It was on a cold and windy day that Jocelyn the fairy got lost and flew right into a snowstorm. The wind blew so hard that Jocelyn was blown down into a hole, or at least what looked like one. It was actually just the footprint of a little girl named Taylor.” So begins “The […]
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Retired teacher uses autographed ties to excite students about reading
LEWISTON — Mike Parker, father of one, doesn’t need a new tie for Father’s Day. Parker, 65, who retired last year after 42 years as an elementary school teacher, has a unique collection of ties, featuring hand-drawn characters of well-known, award-winning children’s books — along with each author’s autograph. One of his ties features “Clifford […]
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Maine indie authors receive regional awards
ROCKLAND — Five books from Maine Authors Publishing were recognized by the 2014 New England Book Festival for achievements in publishing. “Congratulations to all our authors. We strive to help local authors create a quality product and their continued success is a testament to the changing perceptions surrounding independently published books,” said Jane Karker, president […]
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Three authors to talk, sign books at Norway book store Dec. 13
Maine authors to hold book signing at Books N Things Award-winning children’s book authors will keep it local on Dec. 13 NORWAY — On Saturday, Dec. 13, as part of the Shop Local/Shop Norway festival, Books N Things will host award-winning children’s book authors Cynthia Lord and Tamra Wight, as well as Gary Urey. Wight […]
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UMF Visiting Writers series opens semester with talk by Maine filmmaker Desi Van Til on Sept. 18
FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington’s Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program will present for a special event to open its 2014-15 Visiting Writers Series. Van Til will discuss her films at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in Emery Community Arts Center on the UMF campus. Admission to this event is […]