While at the Library the other day I piked up a book called Polly Diamond and the Magic Book: Book 1 (Book Series for Elementary School Kids, Children’s Chapter Book for Bookworms) I thought I would give to my niece Payton.
Before I did I sat down to read Polly Diamond and the Magic Book. Once I finished Polly Diamond and the Magic Book I couldn’t wait to share the story with Charlie. After discussing Polly Diamond and the Magic Book with Charlie he asked me to sit down and read the novelw ith him
Before we did though Charlie asked me to set up a Zoom call with my niece Lily as he wanted to read Polly Diamond and the Magic Book with Lily. Jason heard Charlie reading and he even came and sat down.
Charlie and I took turns reading Polly Diamond and the Magic Book to them. Lily and Jason didn’t move until we finished Polly Diamond and the Magic Book. Now, I know what to get them for Christmas.
Then Charlie and I took Polly Diamond and the Magic Book down to Granny Sherry’s. Sherry read Polly Diamond and the Magic Book to Payton who liked Polly Diamond and the Magic Book and asked for more books.
Once Sherry finished reading Polly Diamond and the Magic Book Leslie took Polly Diamond and the Magic Book home to read with ELijah at night before bed. I thought Elijah might become bored.
Because Elijah is only 3 but he didn’t. Elijah even brought Polly Diamond and the Magic Book to Leslie to read the next night. Then Leslie shared Polly Diamond and the Magic Book with Toby’s sister. She loved Polly Diamond and the Magic Book just as much as my children did.
I can’t wait to purchase more books in this series. I know when you read Polly Diamond and the Magic Book Book 1 you and your family are going to fill the same way.
Preview:
The hit chapter book, now in paperback!
Polly Diamond and the Magic Book is the first in a delightfully funny and magical chapter book series about a girl named Polly who loves words and writing stories.
When a magic book appears on Polly’s doorstep that can make everything she writes happen in real life, she is certain all of her dreams are about to come true. However, Polly soon learns that what you write and what you mean are not always the same thing.
• The perfect mix of relatable and magical bull; Inspires classroom writing activities, making it a great pick for teachers
• Wonderful for young readers who want to get hooked on a new series
Polly Diamond and the Magic Book is a Junior Library Guild selection and a Parents Magazine Best Children’s Book of the Year.
About: Alice Kuipers
I’m a YA and picture book author of four young adult novels and two picture books for young children.
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My first novel, Life on the Refrigerator Door, was published in 28 countries, won several awards and was named as a New York Times book for the Teen Age.
My second is called Lost For Words in the US, and The Worst Thing She Ever Did everywhere else. It won the Arthur Ellis Award, was shortlisted for the White Pine and Willow Awards, and was published in eight territories.
40 Things I Want To Tell You is the YA book I published in 2012. My newest novel for young adults is called The Death of Us. The Best-Ever Bookworm Book by Violet and Victor Small is my first picture book, with Little, Brown. A sequel will follow.
I’ve had non-fiction published in Easy Living Magazine, the Sunday Telegraph and the Bristol Review of Books; several short stories turned into radio productions; and one short story which was used to inspire a short film. I won the LG award in Saskatchewan for most promising artist under 30, when I was under 30, not soooo long ago.
Here are the answers to the questions I’m asked most frequently:
Where do you work? How much do you write a day?
I have an office in my house in Saskatoon and my desk is always messy. I try and read everyday and I always write when I have some childcare in place (Mondays to Thursday). I flit between hanging out with the children and writing furiously for a couple of hours. Barbara Kingsolver, who has two children, said something along the lines of ‘I don’t have time for writer’s block.” I keep that in mind.
Where do you get your ideas?
I read as much as I can and I think ideas often come subconsciously from the books I’m reading, from paintings I’ve seen, from bits of overheard conversation. My best ideas sneak into my head when I’m not trying too hard to find them. This makes me believe that napping is essential! There have been lots of times when I’m drifting off to sleep that an idea slithers into my mind.
How long does it take to write a book?
It depends. Some of my books have taken years and years, others have been easier to write and so taken less time. Rewriting is a big part of the process for me, so even if a first draft went on the page relatively quickly, the rewriting seems to take ages.
How did you find a publisher?
I feel very lucky to have good publishers. For me, finding a publisher involved lots of rejection letters and lots of waiting around. I had to write many many things, I had to learn lots about writing better, and I had to let go of the idea that being published was the most important part of writing. Once I let that go and truly, honestly wrote only for myself, it seemed that the stuff I wrote was better, and then people wanted to publish it.
If you have any other questions, drop me a line on Facebook or Twitter, or ‘Leave me a note’ on my website www.alicekuipers.com and I’ll do my best to answer.
About: Diana Toledano
DIANA (Dee-Anna) TOLEDANO is a lover of children’s books, a maker of illustrations and a wearer of glasses. She also is a Pisces with curly hair, and she speaks English with an accent.
Diana grew up in Spain, where she studied Art History and Illustration. Now she lives in San Francisco (California) with her husband and two fluffy cats.
Her children’s books have been published internationally. Diana works full time writing and illustrating from her studio in a centenary house. She also teaches workshops for kids and adults.
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Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
