tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42456565915728493132024-03-14T00:34:27.719-04:00Betsy SnyderBetsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-61198466528223284042013-05-20T14:36:00.003-04:002013-05-20T14:36:49.131-04:00celebrating booksThere's so much to celebrate lately—I'm having a hard time keeping up with all the book goodness! But I'll try...<br />
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My new book <a href="http://www.blueapplebooks.com/books/267" target="_blank">IT'S A FIREFLY NIGHT</a> by Dianne Ochiltree was released last Tuesday and I had the pleasure of sharing it for the first time with Fairfield Elementary, Keyser Elementary and attendees of <a href="http://www.clairesday.org/about/" target="_blank">Claire's Day</a>. What a special few days of giving presentations, meeting students, and celebrating books together. It was an honor to be part of the events and enthusiasm surrounding <a href="http://www.clairesday.org/about/" target="_blank">Claire's Day</a>—if you haven't heard of it, you can read more about it<a href="http://www.clairesday.org/about/" target="_blank"> here</a>. I have so much respect for the Rubini family—they have truly turned the tragedy of losing their young daughter into a positive force that now touches and uplifts the lives of so many.<br />
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Also, if you haven't been to the children's section of the Toledo Public Library, you are missing out! It's incredible—more like a children's museum—with original artwork from well-known children's book illustrators lining the walls. I'm excited to share that my piece below from <a href="http://www.hmhco.com/shop/books/Tons-of-Trucks/9780547449272" target="_blank">TONS OF TRUCKS</a> by <a href="http://www.suefliess.com/" target="_blank">Sue Fliess</a> has been acquired for the collection, and will soon be on display in the main library for at least a year.<br />
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I have a few pre-Father's Day book events coming up that I wanted to share as well. Author <a href="http://www.ochiltreebooks.com/" target="_blank">Dianne Ochiltree</a> and I will be doing a <a href="http://www.blueapplebooks.com/books/267" target="_blank">IT'S A FIREFLY NIGHT</a> talk/story time/craft at the Strongsville Branch Library on Tues., June 11 at 7pm. <a href="http://www.cuyahogalibrary.org/Events/Event-Results/Event-Detail.aspx?id=12790" target="_blank">Registration here.</a><br />
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I will also be doing a story time and craft on Sat., June 15 at 11am at the <a href="http://www.learnedowl.com/" target="_blank">Learned Owl Book Shop</a> in Hudson, Ohio. I'll be featuring my newest books <a href="http://www.blueapplebooks.com/books/267" target="_blank">IT'S A FIREFLY NIGHT</a> and <a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/book/203549/i-haiku-you-by-betsy-e-snyder#blurb_tabs" target="_blank">I HAIKU YOU</a>.<br />
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I'd love to see some familiar and new faces at my June events!<br />
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<br />Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-73117379587564706402013-04-19T17:49:00.001-04:002013-04-19T17:49:23.269-04:00unplug & read!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.screenfree.org/" target="_blank">Screen-Free Week</a> is almost here! Random House is encouraging everyone to make the pledge to "unplug and read". Thanks to Jen and Kellee at <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/#axzz2Qwr8XwVG" target="_blank">Teach Mentor Texts</a> for spreading the word and <a href="http://www.teachmentortexts.com/2013/04/unplug-and-read-i-haiku-you.html#axzz2Qv4rPCt6" target="_blank">their lovely review and feature of <b>I Haiku You</b> .</a>Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-52241246738266625372013-04-16T19:37:00.000-04:002013-04-16T19:37:39.266-04:00thanks GalleyCat!Thanks at <a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/" target="_blank">GalleyCat</a> for a lovely <a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/betsy-snyder-give-yourself-a-poetry-challenge_b68760" target="_blank">poetry month Q/A feature</a>!Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-76234455180065317232013-04-01T18:25:00.001-04:002013-04-01T18:26:18.517-04:00I Haiku You poetry month giveaway!April is <a href="http://www.poets.org/page.php/prmID/47" target="_blank">national poetry month</a>! Join me all month in tweeting a haiku a day for a chance to win a signed copy of my picture book <i><a href="http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780375867507" target="_blank">I Haiku You</a></i>! To enter, follow <a href="https://twitter.com/betsysnyderart" target="_blank">@betsysnyderart</a> on Twitter and tweet your original haiku (in 5 syllable/7 syllable/5 syllable format) with the hash tag #ihaikuyou. One entry per person per day.<br />
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Teachers, have your class play along! For a classroom submission, tweet "<b>HAIKU KIDS #ihaikuyou</b>" and attach an image (.jpeg or .pdf) of all your students' haiku (photo or text, whatever works). Each student will get their own entry—one entry per student per day. Just for fun, I'll also share student submissions via Twitter and/or a special blog post.</div>
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Entries accepted through April 30, 2013. A winner will be selected randomly on May 1 and contacted via Twitter by May 7. Please spread the word and pass it on—happy haiku-ing! </div>
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For info on my process of creating <i>I Haiku You</i>: <a href="http://betsysnyder.blogspot.com/2013/02/i-haiku-you-trifecta-post-recap.html">http://betsysnyder.blogspot.com/2013/02/i-haiku-you-trifecta-post-recap.html</a></div>
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For general info on writing haiku: <a href="http://www.ahapoetry.com/haiartjr.htm">http://www.ahapoetry.com/haiartjr.htm</a></div>
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Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-14768026012536931642013-03-29T11:41:00.000-04:002013-03-29T11:41:05.264-04:00sue fliess, you're it!I'm tagging the talented <a href="http://www.suefliess.com/" target="_blank">Sue Fliess</a>, author of <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tons-Trucks-Sue-Fliess/dp/0547449275/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364414535&sr=8-1&keywords=tons+of+trucks" target="_blank">Tons of Trucks</a></i>, for the Global Blog Tour <a href="http://betsysnyder.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-next-big-thing-global-blog-tour.html" target="_blank">(see previous post)</a>. I loved the text for <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tons-Trucks-Sue-Fliess/dp/0547449275/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1364414535&sr=8-1&keywords=tons+of+trucks" target="_blank">Tons of Trucks</a></i> at first-read, and I'm so glad we got paired up for that book. Sue has lots of exciting book projects in the works, so check out <a href="http://www.savingtherejects.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-next-big-thing-global-blog-tour-my.html" target="_blank">her blog post</a> and find out what she's up to! Thanks for playing along, Sue.<br />
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<br />Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-73153242306094587532013-03-14T20:52:00.001-04:002013-03-20T16:35:34.993-04:00the next big thing: a global blog tour<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I was tagged to participate in this global blog tour by <a href="http://jennifergoldfinger.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Jennifer Goldfinger</a>, an author-illustrator friend I met at <a href="http://www.kindlingwords.org/" target="_blank">Kindling Words</a> last year. Please check out her wonderful work (sample below) and her own <a href="http://jennifergoldfinger.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-global-blog-tour.html" target="_blank">global blog tour post</a>!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>It's a Firefly Night</i>, written by <a href="http://www.ochiltreebooks.com/" target="_blank">Dianne Ochiltree</a>.<br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><b>2) Where did the idea come from for the book?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm not sure where Dianne got her idea for the text, but for me, the manuscript was love-at-first-read. It brought me back to times spent with my own dad and grandparents at our little mountain cabin in Pennsylvania—fishing, catching salamanders, toasting marshmallows by the bonfire, and chasing fireflies, of course!<br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><b>3) What genre does your book fall under?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">It's a counting book, a bedtime book, a nature-themed book <i>and</i> a great fit for Father's Day. It also has fun firefly facts in the back, for a touch of nonfiction.<br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><b>4) What actors would you choose to play the part of your characters in a movie rendition?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Hm, I would chose my six year-old niece Ava. Any friendly, nature-loving dad will do. And the fireflies in my own backyard.<br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><b>5) What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Capture the magic of fireflies while counting up and down from one to ten. <br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><b>6) Who is publishing your book?</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Blue Apple Books<br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><b>7) How long did it take you to write the first draft of the manuscript?</b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Zero time, since I didn't write it. I took me about six or seven months (on and off) to do the sketches and art. But that was also mixed up with art for two other books—it was a busy summer!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The closest comparison I can think of is<i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Papa-Please-Moon-World-Carle/dp/0887081770/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1363308276&sr=1-1&keywords=papa%2C+please+get" target="_blank"> Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me</a></i> by Eric Carle.<br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 18px;"><b> 9) Who or what inspired you to write and/or illustrate this book? </b></span></span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The images were inspired by nostalgic childhood moments spent exploring in nature. See #2.</span><br />
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Preview more images at: <a href="http://www.blueapplebooks.com/books/its-a-firefly-night">http://www.blueapplebooks.com/books/its-a-firefly-night</a><br />
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Also, this book has been waiting almost 6 years to finally be published. The original publisher was sold in 2007, right when I delivered the final art. The author Dianne and I are tickled to have found the book a new home with Blue Apple and to finally be able to share it!<br />
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Stay tuned for another post that shares the author-illustrator(s) I am tagging for this global blog tour!<br />
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Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-83777777477410020332013-02-11T14:46:00.003-05:002013-02-11T14:46:56.293-05:00i haiku the new york times<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><a href="http://www.randomhousekids.com/books/detail/203549-i-haiku-you" target="_blank">I Haiku You</a></i> just appeared in the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/10/books/review/i-haiku-you-by-betsy-e-snyder-and-more.html?ref=review&_r=0" target="_blank"><i>New York Times Sunday Book Review</i></a>. I'm tickled—what a compliment to be compared to "Gyo Fujikawa."<br />
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Below is a recap of all the blog stops, starting with today's trifecta (which includes yet ANOTHER book giveaway!). Each post is unique and many features are written by me. Stop by to learn a little more about haiku, my bookmaking process and
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<span style="color: red;">5<sup>th</sup> Stop:</span> <a href="http://nerdybookclub.wordpress.com/2013/02/08/i-haiku-my-book-buddies-by-betsy-snyder/" target="_blank">Nerdy Book Club</a>, <a href="http://mrschureads.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-i-haiku-you-trifecta.html" target="_blank">Watch. Connect. Read. (w/ book giveaway)</a>, <a href="http://sharpread.wordpress.com/2013/02/08/i-haiku-you-by-betsy-snyder/" target="_blank">Sharpread</a><br />
<span style="color: red;">4<sup>th</sup> Stop:</span> <a href="http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/i-haiku-you/" target="_blank">Two Writing Teachers (w/ book giveaway)</a><br />
<span style="color: red;">3<sup>rd</sup> Stop:</span> <a href="http://parentteacher.uskidsmags.com/2013/02/06/interview-betsy-snyder/" target="_blank" title="U.S. Kids">U.S. Kids (w/ book giveaway)</a><br />
<span style="color: red;">2<sup>nd</sup> Stop:</span> <a href="http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/i-haiku-you/" target="_blank">Writing and Illustrating (</a><a href="http://parentteacher.uskidsmags.com/2013/02/06/interview-betsy-snyder/" target="_blank" title="U.S. Kids">w/ </a><a href="http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/i-haiku-you/" target="_blank">book giveaway)</a><br />
<span style="color: red;">1<sup>st</sup> Stop:</span> <a href="http://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/weblog/2013/02/the-art-of-writing-haiku-for-kids.html" target="_blank">The Children’s Book Review</a><br />
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And another big thanks to my publicity gal Johanna and the whole behind-the-scenes team at Random House that helped put this together! And lastly, thanks to my agency <a href="http://painted-words.com/" target="_blank">Painted Words</a> and all my book buds (especially my crit group girls) that have supported my book and events and helped spread the word. It takes a village to sell a book!<br />
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A little birdie (or Betsy) also says you may want to take a peek at the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books/review/index.html" target="_blank">New York Times Book Review </a>this Sunday, Feb. 10. Sorry, the little birdie can't share anything more until Sunday.Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-70172372269964805702013-02-07T14:28:00.000-05:002013-02-07T14:28:24.800-05:00i haiku you blog stop #4: behind the scenesMy guest post today is<a href="http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2013/02/07/i-haiku-you/" target="_blank"> here at Two Writing Teachers blog</a>. This is a good post to read if you're curious about the process of creating a children's book. I share a behind-the-scenes peek at how I wrote and illustrated <a href="http://www.randomhousekids.com/books/detail/203549-i-haiku-you" target="_blank"><i>I Haiku You</i></a>. Plus, there is ANOTHER book giveaway at the end of the post!<br />
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Thanks to Kathy Temean for yesterday's lovely feature and for hosting an <b><i>I Haiku You</i> </b>book giveaway. To enter: 1. Tweet this link: <a href="http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/i-haiku-you/">http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/i-haiku-you/</a>. 2. Then go to <a href="http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/i-haiku-you/" target="_blank">the same link</a> and leave a comment with your name and contact info.Winner will be announced on Valentine's Day!<br />
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Kathy also did <a href="http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2012/12/01/illustrator-saturday-betsy-snyder/" target="_blank">this feature</a> about me back on December 1st. <br />
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Thanks to Sarah Hann at US Kids Magazine for today's feature! Sarah also did <a href="http://parentteacher.uskidsmags.com/2013/01/06/i-haiku-you/" target="_blank">this review of <i>I Haiku You</i>.</a> And there is another book giveaway <a href="https://apps.facebook.com/easypromos/promotions/70971" target="_blank">here!</a> <br />
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Please stay tuned all week for more blog stops and book giveaways! You can find <a href="http://www.randomhousekids.com/books/detail/203549-i-haiku-you" target="_blank"><i></i></a><i><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4245656591572849313" target="_blank">I Haiku Yo</a>u</i> at your local book shop or online sites like <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Haiku-You-Betsy-E-Snyder/dp/0375867503/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360003340&sr=8-1&keywords=i+haiku+you" target="_blank">Amazon</a>. It makes a perfect gift for that special someone or little one on Valentine's Day or any time of year.<br />
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Here's a great <a href="http://www.cleveland.com/books/index.ssf/2013/02/betsy_snyder_james_howe_and_da.html" target="_blank">review</a> that ran in yesterday's Cleveland Plain Dealer (my local paper):<br />
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Here's a card idea I did several years ago while working at American Greetings. Hope your Halloween is A-MAZING!Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-88686527205299825912012-07-26T11:28:00.000-04:002012-07-26T11:30:48.613-04:00psst!Psst! Since it seems that the word is getting out, I think it's finally safe to share the news myself.<i> </i>Are you ready? Ok. Here it is<i>:</i><br />
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A few weeks ago, during my New England vacation, Jeff and I took a detour to the <a href="http://www.carlemuseum.org/" target="_blank">Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art</a> in Amherst, MA, where Eric Carle was doing a book signing. Thank goodness I have a husband that "gets" what this experience means to me and actually insisted we go. When it comes to children's book heroes, Eric Carle is "it" for me. And he was exactly what I expected in person—kind, humble, and so willing to share. And what a warm smile! I feel so lucky I had the chance to meet him and to visit his museum (which was wonderful, by the way).<br />
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Standing in line at the museum, waiting for my turn, made me realize how many lives all over the world have been touched and made better by Eric Carle's books. All those people that day were there for some reason—to shake his hand, to celebrate his books, to say thank you. His books are woven with universal messages of belonging and perseverance and hope, but I think the story of his own life is perhaps the best example of what each of us are capable of. We are all very hungry little caterpillars, awkwardly waiting to become, aren't we? Thanks to all those moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, teachers, kids, friends and mentors that encourage our hungry appetites for learning, recognize our talents, and inspire us to grow into something beautiful. And thanks Mr. Carle!<br />
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Hooray, the day is finally here! Ready, set, GO!...<u><i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tons-Trucks-Sue-Fliess/dp/0547449275/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341334503&sr=8-1&keywords=tons+of+trucks+betsy+snyder" target="_blank"><b>Tons of Trucks</b></a> </i></u>(the books, that is) are headed your way for a special delivery. <br />
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If you are in the Cincinnati or Cleveland/Akron areas, please come to one of my book signings and bring the kiddos for a story time and truck-related craft.<br />
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Monday, July 9 at 10:30am<br />
Joseph-Beth Booksellers<br />
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I got a lovely e-mail out of the blue a few weeks ago from Sarah and thought I'd share a few photos she sent along of the cake she made for her daughter Daphne's first birthday.<br />
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Yay, my <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tons-Trucks-Sue-Fliess/dp/0547449275" target="_blank">Tons of Trucks</a> book samples are here! The rest of you will have to wait until July (sorry). It is so fun to get that box of books. I finished this book about a year and a half ago, so it's great to be so close to sharing it with all of you. Jeff and I are getting started on a fun trailer for this book, so stay tuned for that!<br />
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Yay! I walked out my back door this morning and discovered FedEx had delivered a mystery box. It was product samples for my <a href="http://www.papyrusonline.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=baby+woodland" target="_blank">Welcome Baby collection at Papyrus</a>! It's a woodland animal theme for baby boy and girl, loosely inspired by the style and art of my book <i>Haiku Baby</i>. <br />
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The 13-piece collection is available in stores and on the <a href="http://www.papyrusonline.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=baby+woodland" target="_blank">Papyrus website</a>, in case you want to take a peek or stock up for your next baby shower.<br />
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-riN7ULkSK0M/T5FyLoMjA9I/AAAAAAAABHI/Sn9WSwYnnmE/s1600/WOODLANDBABY_GIRL_INVITE_DETAIL.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-riN7ULkSK0M/T5FyLoMjA9I/AAAAAAAABHI/Sn9WSwYnnmE/s320/WOODLANDBABY_GIRL_INVITE_DETAIL.tiff" width="320" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5S4mtNlACIM/T5FzlW58jZI/AAAAAAAABHY/HMVlb0z5tJc/s1600/WOODLANDBABY_GIRL_MED.tiff" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="318" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5S4mtNlACIM/T5FzlW58jZI/AAAAAAAABHY/HMVlb0z5tJc/s320/WOODLANDBABY_GIRL_MED.tiff" width="320" /></a>Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-5550693761838118152012-03-17T09:59:00.000-04:002012-03-17T09:59:42.893-04:00win a hoot owl hoot! game<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.peaceablekingdom.com/Products/Hoot-Owl-Hoot-Cooperative-Board-Game__GM106.aspx"><img border="0" height="163" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aOQ3WVzxf6A/T2SYV9SRVWI/AAAAAAAABGY/A6MQivuUIn4/s320/gm106.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Post your child's drawing of an owl by Monday, March 19 to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Peaceable-Kingdom-Press/85821906165">Peaceable Kingdom's facebook page</a> to be entered in a random drawing for a<a href="http://www.peaceablekingdom.com/Products/Hoot-Owl-Hoot-Cooperative-Board-Game__GM106.aspx"> Hoot Owl Hoot!</a> game. Click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Peaceable-Kingdom-Press/85821906165">here</a> for more info.<br />
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Happy St. Patrick's Day...may the luck of the Irish be with you!Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-53509488346917318852012-03-12T12:39:00.000-04:002012-03-12T12:39:21.185-04:00in like a lionThis year has been a blur so far. Lots of good things, just so, SO busy. I do kind of hope March goes out like a lamb. I'm hoping for a lull in April, just in time for spring, to help me catch my breath.<br />
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Since last fall, I've been mostly working on my new picture book for Random House, which I will be finished with soon. It's different from anything I've done before—I feel like I've grown so much working on this project. I got over a big writing hump with this book, thanks to an amazing editor who sees things in me that I don't even know are there. And I've evolved my art style and process quite a bit for this book as well. And this book is all kid characters, which I haven't done a lot of. I can't wait to share more, but it's not time yet. Maybe just a snippet of what I have in-progress on my studio wall...<br />
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In other book-related news, in January I attended the <a href="http://www.kindlingwords.org/index.htm">Kindling Words</a> Vermont writing retreat, focused on the art of creating books for children. Three-time Caldecott winner David Wiesner was the illustrator presenter, so you can guess that was uber inspiring. I also found it so motivating and affirming to connect with other author-illustrators doing the same thing I do. It's nice to feel that sense of community and be able to help each other along the way because we are all in this together. I found that some of the things I've struggled with over the past few years are commonalities, and knowing I'm not alone in this journey makes all the difference.<br />
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I'll leave you with some new product I've done for <a href="http://www.peaceablekingdom.com/">Peaceable Kingdom Press</a>, one of my favorite companies. They plan to feature me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#%21/pages/Peaceable-Kingdom-Press/85821906165">their facebook page</a> this week. Thanks Peaceable Kingdom!<br />
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Every year it's the same. Summer winds down, and I get mopey about saying good-bye to warm weather. I hold on desperately to those last glorious, hot, sunny days. Bare feet. Freckled cheeks. Flowy skirts. Fresh-cut grass. Open windows. Cricket chirps. Firefly nights.<br />
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Then, whether I like it or not, fall settles in. And "Oh yeah!", I remember how much I actually love fall and everything that comes with it. Cool, crisp skies. Low, golden sun. Earthy air. Crunchy hikes. Backyard bonfires. Distant drums of the high school band at half-time. Harvest time. Hay rides. Ohio apple-pickin'. Pumpkin patches. Halloweeeeen! Front-yard-maple red against patches of bright blue.<br />
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So today, as I do this time every year, I declare Fall as "my favorite and my best" (as Charlie and Lola would say). Always. Forever. That is, until I see the first snowflake...I'm fickle like that about my seasons.<br />
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Wishing all of you a leaf-crunchin', apple-munchin', fall-lovin' weekend.Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4245656591572849313.post-37558380028856136632011-10-07T13:57:00.001-04:002011-10-07T14:24:53.039-04:00best fan mail EVEREarlier this week I was working on finishing up a manuscript to send off to my editor, which is always a bit scary for me since I'm less confident about my writing than I am with my art. Isn't it funny (and wonderful) how affirmations seem to come your way just when you need them to? Perfect, unexpected little surprises that you need in a BIG way are the definition (at least in the unofficial Betsy dictionary) of my favorite word: serendipity. <br />
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So, I thought I'd share three-year-old Adler's heartwarming "fan mail" to me. I got this letter via her mom and dad's email. Dictation begins: <br />
<blockquote><i>I love you, Betsy Snyder. <br />
I love Sweet Dreams Lullaby. I like all the pages. <br />
I have the same quilt from my Bubbe like the rabbit's. <br />
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How do you feel?<br />
What books do you like?<br />
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I live in Pepper Pike. <br />
I live in northeast Ohio, too. <br />
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From Adler</i></blockquote>So, how could I resist? I immediately wrote back:<br />
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Thank you, Adler Indiana.<br />
I LOVE that you love my book!<br />
I also have a quilt, one that my mother made for me. The bunny in the book looks like my pet bunny Lu-Lu.<br />
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I feel happy that you wrote me a letter. And I feel hungry because it's time for dinner.<br />
I like books about animals and nature and friends the best. <br />
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I live in an old house.<br />
I live in northeast Ohio, too!<br />
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From your book buddy Betsy</i></blockquote>Thank you, Adler. This was just the motivation and reminder I needed.Betsy Snyderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02935895472276742415noreply@blogger.com7