Poetry Friday Anthology: Celebrations
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Matt Holm, Co-creator of Babymouse
Matt Holm, co-creator of Babymouse, has been a fabulous support in the fund raising effort for Bridget Zinn. He’s donated an original piece of Babymouse art for the on-lin auction as well as some original proofs of the latest Babymouse … Continue reading
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Meet Christine Fletcher
Christineis a YA author living in Portland, OR who attended the blogging conference last fall. Her books, Ten Cents a Dance and Tahlullah Falls will be an auction item at the Lucky Lab tomorrow. Wow! The Portland Kidlit Drink Night … Continue reading
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The Cost of Being Nausea and Pain Free
Bridget writes that her treatments for nausea cost $1300 a piece for a nausea patches or $400 a piece pain killers. It reminds me why our health care system must change. It reminds me that while the on-line auction is … Continue reading
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Debut Author: Fran Cannon Slayton
Fran Cannon Slayton is part of the “Class of 2K9” authors who have donated a “Basket of MG Books” for the Bridget Zinn Auction. Her debut book, When the Whistle Blows, sounds like an interesting coming-of -age story set in … Continue reading
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Meet Lisa Yee, Absolutely Maybe Author
Lisa was one of the first donors, a signed copy of her latest YA book, for the Bridget Zinn Auction. What would you do with the name: Maybelline Mary Katherine Mary Ann Chestnut, named for two Miss Americas and her mother Chessy’s … Continue reading
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Fields of Joy
Fields of Joy This lovely painting is donated by Eve Porinchak for the Bridget Zinn Auction. You may know Eve, she was a member of the Disco Mermaids blog team that also included Robin Mellom and Jay Asher. The Disco Mermaids have gone … Continue reading
Meet Jennifer Smith, Author of The Comeback Season
It has been a joy getting to know the auction donors through email. Jennifer Smith donated her debut novel, The Comeback Season. I had an opportunity to find out more about her recently. What have you recently published and what … Continue reading
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Tolerance Disconnected
gentle tolerance forgives the aggrieved, looks back at errors, walks on open path discovers unexpected redemption ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ unspoken words shout disconnected quietness night envelopes dream shroud of silent tolerance dissipates at dawn Both Sunday Scribblings (disconnected) and One Single Impression (tolerance) … Continue reading
Gratitude and Mark Your Calendars: May 29
Created by Johanna Wright Johanna Wright, Bridget’s friend and member of the Portland Kidlit community, created this flier to get the word out about May 29 at the Lucky Lab Pub. We are having our Portland Kidlit Drinks Night … Continue reading
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Bobbette Rose, Creator of “Nested”
Got to find out a bit more about Bobbette Rose, creator and donator of this fabulous art work for Bridget Zinn’s Auction. How long have you been writing/ illustrating? I started making art as a child sitting through long … Continue reading
Jone Rush MacCulloch 