INTO THE WILD by Sarah Beth Durst 07 Nov 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer The traditional fairytale characters have escaped from their stories and are living in Northboro Massachusetts. Their forest (aka “the wild”)... Read More
Interview With Elizabeth Stow Ellison Author of FLIGHT 31 Oct 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer Eighth grade teacher, Elizabeth Stow Ellison, describes the publication of her first novel, Flight, as, “my dream come true.” Elizabeth,... Read More
Congratulations to Cindy Willis on BUCK FEVER Release!! 28 Oct 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer The bookjacket says, “Live and Let Live? Twelve-year-old Joey MacTagert’s dad wants his son to carry on the family tradition... Read More
What’s Your Favorite Genre? 24 Oct 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer Okay, I admit it, I am not into fantasy or science fiction. My favorite books are historical fiction, or a... Read More
Reading For The Fun Of It 21 Oct 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer Kirkus Reviews wrote about THE MISADVENTURES OF MAUDE MARCH, “What a pleasure to read something just for the sheer fun... Read More
NAME THAT CHARACTER 17 Oct 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer It can be a struggle to come up with the perfect character name. I’ve resorted to baby name books, census... Read More
THE MISADVENTURES OF MAUDE MARCH BY AUDREY COULOUMBIS 08 Oct 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer The MISADVENTURES OF MAUDE MARCH is the second book on the Sunshine State Young Readers Award Program. This is from... Read More
Brett’s Ride for Rhabo (slightly off topic) 05 Oct 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer This weekend I attended Brett’s Ride for Rhabdo in Hickory, North Carolina. The ride is in memory of my nephew,... Read More
Theme’s The Thing 30 Sep 2009Shannon Hitchcock Childrens Writer Of course, I read for enjoyment, but I also read with a writer’s eye. My favorite middle grade novels tell... Read More