Happy Veteran's Day to all!  Thank you to the brave men and women who give of themselves to fight for all.  The world is a better place because of you. 

November 2013 

Guardian-Angel-Kids.com free online magazine

It Must Be Magic!

 

BOOK FEATURE- The Magic Violin 

POEM- It Must Be Magic by Robert Niven; 

SHORT STORIES-A Fairy’s Flight for Firefly Freedom by Shari L. Klase; Magic Mud for Sale by Billie A Williams; A Different Kind of Magic by Felicity Nisbet; 

NON-FICTION ARTICLES; The True Magic of Nicholas Flamel by Donna Marie West; Open Sesame–Is it Magic? Christine Collier

 

New Life

Well, it has been some time since I've actually written a post and not just passed along information.  If you are still here with me, I thank you kindly for your patience.  Between surgery, recovery, returning to work and catching up as well as the usual day-to-day kid activities, much time has passed.  Which brings me to my topic for today...new life.

 

 

 

It is a fairly blah and dreary day here, but this tree above is a beautiful, deep burnt orange and red.  It stands as a beacon of fall color reminding me how autumn always feels to me like the start of something new.  Many feel spring is the dawn of new beginnings brining new life with fresh blooms and green grass.  For me, fall is the season which brings fresh energy with the crisp air and beautiful rich colors. 

 

Today, it seems to have inspired me to write this blog post, and I am very grateful for that.  My intent is to continue on in this new dawn of my writing life. 

 

What season brings renewed hope and energy to your writing life?  Please share if you are so inclined.  I'd love to hear from you and learn how you celebrate the awakening of a new season.

New Releases from Guardian Angel Publishing

A Bad Mad Sad Day for Mama Bear  Animals & Pets 

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/mama-bear.htm  

by Mayra Calvani, artist KC Snider

On a very bad day, Little Bear offers Mama Bear various items to make her feel better, but she’s too busy to notice—until he gives her his super, so good, so very special dolly. Silly humor, alliteration, repetition, and onomatopoeia make this a fun read-aloud story. 

 

Bethlehem’s King Size Bed Musical Playbook  Angelic Harmony 

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/king-size.htm

by Dixie Phillips, Sharon Phillips, Lucy Robbins, and Leslie Troyer 

A Christmas Musical for Children-Phineas of Capernaum orders a flock of sheep to find a king size bed for the newborn King about to be born in Bethlehem.

 

Captain Courage and the World’s Most Shocking Secret  Book 2  Littlest Angels

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/captain-courage-secret.htm 

by Stacey A Marshall, artist Michelle Morse When beloved school principal and superhero, Captain Courage, reveals a shocking secret about himself, he shows everyone at school the true meaning of courage. 

 

Earthquake!   Academic Wings hardcover edition

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/earthquake.htm 

by Susan Berger, artist Eugene Ruble

 

Ghost Story  Littlest Angels

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/ghost-story.htm

 by Liam Maher, artist Gin May

One rainy day young John and cousin Harry play catch in the lovely lounge of a beach hotel. A gorgeous crystal chandelier gets shattered, but escaping from the damaged room, the duo causes the blame to fall on a ghost.

 

Hidden Treasure Littlest Angels 

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/hidden-treasure.htm 

by Judith J. Miller, artist Robert Beers

Instead of playing Matt must clean his room including the disaster under his bed. Besides scary, broken and stinky things he discovers a true treasure.

 

Mágico Mateo   Spanish Editions 

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/magmateo.htm

by Penelope Cole , artist Kevin Collier

Mateo tiene un secreto:  Él arregla las cosas por arte de magia.

 

The Ferry Boat  Littlest Angels 

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/ferry-boat.htm

by JennaKay Francis, artist Ed Woodward III

Riding the ferry to the island to visit friends is an adventure by itself. A rhyming story about a child’s adventures aboard a ferry.

 

Where will we fly?  Academic Wings 

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/where-will-we-fly.htm 

by MarySue Seymour artist Cheryl Spadacinni.

 

October 2013 Guardian Angel Kids ezine

 Down on the Farm

 

http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/oct013.htm

 

BOOK FEATURE

The Odd Chick

POEM

Life on the Farm by Jennifer Buchet

Tractor Tour by Tracy Helixon

SHORT STORIES

Tractor goes to the City by Wendy Klein

Allie’s Farm by Felicity Nisbet

The Pig who did not want to be pink by Savannah Hendricks

NON-FICTION ARTICLE

Old MacDonald had an Alpaca by Shari L. Klase

ACTIVITY FOR KIDS

So you want to be a Farmer? by Sharon Stanley

Down on the Farm Word Search Puzzle by Tanja Cilia

 

LYNDA S. BURCH. Publisher

GuardianAngelPublishing.com

Guardian-Angel-Kids.com A free online ezine for kids!

New Writing Contest

The rewards are publication in Children’s Writer, cash prizes, winners’ certificates, and valuable training in disciplined writing.  If you like writing for children and contests, read on . .  Writing to an editor’s specifications is the first hurdle that any writer must clear on the track to publication. Yet we hear repeatedly from editors that the majority of manuscripts they receive do not match their guidelines and specifications. That’s a huge waste of time and energy for both writers and editors. Writing contests also have exact specifications, and that’s why we encourage all writers to enter contests as often as they can. Contests are excellent professional training experiences.  Get published and read by editors  A winning entry can get you published, and often some healthy prize money too.  The winning poems or verse stories in this Seasonal Poetry Contest will be published in Children’s Writer, the monthly newsletter that is read by to almost 1,300 children’s book and magazine editors in North America.  Along with the winning pieces, we’ll publish an article about the other top-ranked entries and their authors.  In addition, we will publish the winning entries on the Children’s Writer website and make them available on our Facebook page. Win one of five cash prizes The contest offers five cash prizes: $500 for the winner, $250 for second place, and $100 for third, fourth, and fifth places. These alone are a lot of good reasons to write and enter. To enter our Seasonal Poetry Contest, submit a single poem, verse story, or collection of up to five poems for children of any age, on the subject of any of the seasons, or holidays. The total word count of an entry may be no more than 300 words. Entries may be serious or funny, and take any poetic form. Winners will be selected based on quality of verse—including rhythm, meter, word choice, wordplay, imagery, and the use of other poetic devices (rhyme, alliteration, assonance, or others). Above all, winning entries must have appeal for young readers. Seasonal Poetry is the theme Poetry for kids is greatly loved by readers, writers, editors. But editors receive lots of slapdash, weak poetry submissions. Enter this contest to win, but also to hone your skills, build your writing confidence, and further your work as a children’s poet.   The theme for this contest is verse about the seasons or holidays. Would a haiku for children be a strong entry for you? Make sure the number of syllables and imagery work and appeal to kids. How about a silly poem in the spirit of Shel Silverstein or Dr. Seuss (in your own voice!)? What about a traditional limerick for kids (There was an old man with a beard...). How about your unique version of verse storytelling, à la Jack Prelutsky? Be original but use your best poetry skills. And have fun: Editors and readers (and contest judges) can tell when you do.      Entries must be received by October 31st. The first contest entry is free to Children’s Writer subscribers who include their account number on page one of their manuscript. All others pay an entry fee of $15, which includes an 8-month subscription. Winners will be announced in the February 2014 issue. Prizes: $500 for first place plus publication in Children’s Writer, $250 for second place, and $100 for third, fourth, and fifth places.   The contest rules are important. Please read them carefully.   Note the deadline! Be sure to get your entry in on time.   Now warm up your computer and write a $500-winning poem or verse story! Obtain Official Entry Form or make online submission You may submit your entry either online, using our safe and secure entry page, or by regular mail. If you choose to submit online, you'll need to complete your manuscript and save it to a file on your computer. If you need to pay a reading fee you will be directed to the payment section first. Children's Writer Subscribers (online submission): There is no charge for your first manuscript entry if you are a current subscriber to Children's Writer. Additional entries require a reading fee of $15. To submit a free entry online, you will need your Children's Writer account number, which is located in our email to you or on your Children's Writer mailing label in the name/address block. For subscribers who are also Institute of Children's Literature students, it is the same as your student number. Please Click Here to continue.  You will be directed to the Free Entry section. Non-subscribers (online submission): If you do not subscribe to Children's Writer, your online entry is welcome. Please click here to continue. You will be directed to the section requiring the payment of a $15 reading fee. For Mail-in Entries: To submit manuscript entries through the mail, please click here to obtain an entry form.

Recent Guardian Angel Publishing Releases

Guardian Angel August 2013 Releases

 

Andy & Spirit in Search & Rescue Academic Wings hardcover edition

by Mary Jean Kelso, art KC Snider

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/andy&spirit-search-rescue.htm

 

Great Gobs of Gustation: The Sum of Our Parts  Book 8 Academic Wings

by Bill Kirk, art by Eugene Ruble

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/gustation-tsoop.htm

A rhyme which describes the sense of taste and how it works to help you tell what you like to eat and what you don’t. Book 8 of the Sum of our Parts anatomical educational series

 

Just Too Little  Littlest Angel

by Judith J. Miller, art Sonal Panse

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/just-too-little.htm

At her grandparents farm Pam is too little to help with the chores.

 

Michael’s Safari Littlest Angel

by JennaKay Francis art by Craig Howarth

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/michaels-safari.htm

Michael takes an imaginary journey.

 

The New Puppy Animals & Pets

by Raelene Hall art by Kevin Collier, Gisele LaBlanc

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/new-puppy.htm

After a day of fun and trouble, what will Kelly’s new mischievous puppy do next?

 

 

 

LYNDA S. BURCH. Publisher

GuardianAngelPublishing.com

Guardian-Angel-Kids.com A free online ezine for kids!