tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post9151689644327082731..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: Book Giveaway and Interview with Guest Author, Sarah CampbellCarmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-7423334187478585672010-04-12T06:08:05.094-05:002010-04-12T06:08:05.094-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-20958911264816910752010-03-27T07:04:34.008-05:002010-03-27T07:04:34.008-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.evisionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16401973591243640672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-3089696845598603212010-03-13T06:05:33.416-06:002010-03-13T06:05:33.416-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-89418986094419622492010-02-28T21:05:56.633-06:002010-02-28T21:05:56.633-06:00Thanks, Mary Ann and Sarah. I am tremendously int...Thanks, Mary Ann and Sarah. I am tremendously interested in this book and so glad to know about it! When I was in high school and an affirmed agnostic, I remember my calculus teacher saying (in a very non-proseltyzing way) that he had to believe in God because of the purposefulness of the mathematical patterns found throughout nature. This statement always stayed with me, and I want to know more about it -- I wish I'd asked then! My daughter has recently become very interesting in math but is perturbed that it is impossible to count to infinity, which she desperately wishes she could do.<br /><br />As for Olympians, I'm obviously not entering the now-concluded contest, but I had to chime in to say that I am a figure skating fanatic (love Debi Thomas -- I think she's a doctor now). I'd really love to see a biography of Special Olympians that does not relegate their stories to the status of afterthought.Jeanne Marie Grunwell Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12961675083644536636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-89280949429969794022010-02-27T20:30:32.894-06:002010-02-27T20:30:32.894-06:00I would have to say Kristi Yamaguchi. She's t...I would have to say Kristi Yamaguchi. She's the first Olympian I can vividly remember as a winner!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478447100569293232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-31440594106638443982010-02-27T18:51:45.887-06:002010-02-27T18:51:45.887-06:00would love to know more about Evan Lysacek or perh...would love to know more about Evan Lysacek or perhaps a photo book of the first jamacian bobsled team?<br /><br />ykatrina at hotmail dot comKatrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16311004804642880183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-4866279250227156922010-02-27T17:17:38.557-06:002010-02-27T17:17:38.557-06:00This was a fabulous interview. I really enjoyed al...This was a fabulous interview. I really enjoyed all the information Sarah had to share. And being a math person, I can't wait to see her GROWING PATTERNS book. Patterns always fascinate me.<br /><br />As for the Olympics, I didn't get to see much of it. But I was very impressed with a pre-Olympics interview I heard with 37-year-old Chris Klug. He's the snowboarder who had the liver transplant and won a bronze medal less than two later. I think that kind of determination would be a wonderful inspiration for kids who are facing obstacles and challenges in their lives.<br /><br />Ev (evelyn.christensen @ gmail.com)Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458293325369594900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-77426272497810833012010-02-26T16:01:38.940-06:002010-02-26T16:01:38.940-06:00Thanks for the great post.
I have to say the stor...Thanks for the great post.<br /><br />I have to say the story of Debbie (sp?) Thomas really touched me too. I would love to hear what happened to her.<br /><br />For kids, of course they want to hear about recent athletes and Apollo Ohno has wonderful kid appeal.<br /><br />Love <i>Wolfsnail</i>!Robertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233692973266165759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-63221465290803971732010-02-25T14:29:04.341-06:002010-02-25T14:29:04.341-06:00Great interview--I love the idea of using paper fr...Great interview--I love the idea of using paper frames to focus on a writing topic. I might trek through our snow drifts and try it myself!<br />Here are two ideas for Olympian biographies: Peggy Fleming and Mark Spitz. I guess I'm revealing my age..<br /><br />buffy AT buffysilverman.comBuffy Silvermanhttp://www.buffysilverman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-63311231968892319342010-02-25T10:36:50.950-06:002010-02-25T10:36:50.950-06:00I'd like to see one about alpine skier Bode Mi...I'd like to see one about alpine skier Bode Miller, because he's from my home state (it would be really popular at my library). To my knowledge, the only biography written about him is geared toward adults. Now that he's won his first gold medal, maybe a photo biography is more likely..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-63253164516746704902010-02-25T07:17:42.094-06:002010-02-25T07:17:42.094-06:00Luge ~ Anne Abernathy. I just read a short little...Luge ~ Anne Abernathy. I just read a short little ditty about her. Interesting. <br /><br />ABreading4fun [at] gmail [dot] comapple blossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566321938955059922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-42872060693449750132010-02-24T16:53:50.319-06:002010-02-24T16:53:50.319-06:00My nieces would love one about Lindsey Vonn.
Wend...My nieces would love one about Lindsey Vonn.<br /><br />Wendy<br />ebeandebe at gmail dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-32944106306930213952010-02-24T13:37:40.973-06:002010-02-24T13:37:40.973-06:00Hey Mary Ann,
I suggested that 1968 team because...Hey Mary Ann,<br /> I suggested that 1968 team because I met and got to know Mildrette Netter (and her daughter, Gyra) when I was in junior high. I've kept it in the back of my mind (file).<br />SarahSarah Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04306229509907096254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-1094809248058907862010-02-24T09:40:21.712-06:002010-02-24T09:40:21.712-06:00Michelle Kwan is at the top of the list... :)
We ...Michelle Kwan is at the top of the list... :)<br /><br />We posted about this giveaway at Winning Readings: http://winningreadings.blogspot.com/2010/02/growing-patterns.html<br /><br />janemaritz at yahoo dot comWinning Readingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00544477271469457686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-85767895826500576842010-02-23T15:13:16.847-06:002010-02-23T15:13:16.847-06:00I'm going back a ways and say Mark Spitz would...I'm going back a ways and say Mark Spitz would be an interesting subject for a book. I remember watching him win all of his medals and it was awesome.<br /><br />http://www.masoncanyon.blogspot.comMason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-10473259419587401522010-02-23T12:20:45.067-06:002010-02-23T12:20:45.067-06:00Doraine,
I can't believe I forgot Debbie Thoma...Doraine,<br />I can't believe I forgot Debbie Thomas. When she lost the gold to Katerina Witt in '88 (the Battle of the Carmens) my winter was ruined!<br />It's great to read all these wonderful story ideas...keep'em coming! You have until Saturday.mary ann rodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639787144894232298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-9197015191453611672010-02-23T11:13:25.952-06:002010-02-23T11:13:25.952-06:00Awesome interview, as always, ladies! No need to e...Awesome interview, as always, ladies! No need to enter me. I'm dropping in to say thanks for the e-mail. I've got this posted at Win a Book for you.Susan Helene Gottfriedhttp://winabook.westofmars.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-77605505333973655442010-02-23T07:32:58.643-06:002010-02-23T07:32:58.643-06:00Nice interview. I'm looking forward to seeing ...Nice interview. I'm looking forward to seeing the book!<br /><br />I'll cast my vote for Debi Thomas, African American figure skater back in 1988 who went on to become a doctor. She was inducted into the Figure Skaters Hall of Fame in 2000.Dorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-14752721847186056592010-02-22T17:37:59.789-06:002010-02-22T17:37:59.789-06:00Me, too, especially Evan Lysacek, since he is a lo...Me, too, especially Evan Lysacek, since he is a local boy who's made the big time!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-42343835261347393492010-02-22T17:29:19.013-06:002010-02-22T17:29:19.013-06:00I am not eligible for this contest, but I can'...I am not eligible for this contest, but I can't resist adding my two cents...I am a fan of the Boys on Blades--Apollo Ohno, Shani Davis, and Evan Lysacek!mary ann rodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639787144894232298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-91772601198825018072010-02-22T16:31:31.910-06:002010-02-22T16:31:31.910-06:00I have to go with Shaun White--watching his runs o...I have to go with Shaun White--watching his runs on the half-pipe brought out all my motherly protective instincts as he flew several stories up in the air for each trick. Add to that the fact that he was skateboarding as a four-year-old, and I think we've got a great biography for middle grade reluctant readers.<br /><br />Here are some photos of his gold medal runs: <br /><br />http://www.vancouver2010.com/olympic-photos/shaun-white-of-the-united-states--snowboard_282826g208204-o239838-qH.html#photoScrollHref<br /><br />Also--I'm very excited that my eight-year-old mathematician/scientist has a book on Fibonacci numbers to check out. A kid can only memorize pi to so many digits before he needs to move on, you know?Kara Laughlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-66582834393054967842010-02-22T16:26:28.838-06:002010-02-22T16:26:28.838-06:00Robin,
Of course I know the name of Japanese pairs...Robin,<br />Of course I know the name of Japanese pairs skater who left her country so she could work with a renowned Russian pairs coach. Her name was Yuko Kawaguchi. Since she renounced her Japanese citizenship for Russian and competes on their Olympic team, her name has been Russianized (if that's a word)Yuko Kavaguti. (I am not a walking Wikipedia...my daughter competes in figure skating, so we know this stuff.mary ann rodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639787144894232298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-35893716065196284112010-02-22T16:21:43.676-06:002010-02-22T16:21:43.676-06:00Sarah,
Your suggestion of the 1968 4 x100 women...Sarah,<br />Your suggestion of the 1968 4 x100 women's relay team is excellent. Of the four women mentioned, the only I know is Wyomia Tyus. This sounds like four women who need to be celebrated, for sure!<br />MAmary ann rodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639787144894232298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-58371841458050465082010-02-22T15:58:29.909-06:002010-02-22T15:58:29.909-06:00Sarah, we're honored to have you here on Teach...Sarah, we're honored to have you here on TeachingAuthors. And I enjoyed watching the trailer for GROWING PATTERNS on your blog.<br />Lots of great entries for our contest already. But, M, if you want to be entered in our contest, you need to provide an email address--there isn't one listed on your StrictlyTopSecret profile.<br />Good luck, everyone!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-75078399948564928922010-02-22T15:43:28.360-06:002010-02-22T15:43:28.360-06:00What an amazing website you've provided! As an...What an amazing website you've provided! As an aspiring children's author, I was thrilled to read of it in the 2010 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market, and couldn't get to my computer fast enough to check it out. Thanks for your generosity and willingness to offer guidance to "n00bs" !<br /><br />One of the newer Olympic sports deserving of some non-fiction coverage is "Curling". Not only is this sport do-able by children who are not particularly athletic, it also has the distinct honor of being "new & weird" (always a winner with kids). Perhaps an NF children's book on the "First American Olympic Curling Team" (with separate chapters for the 2010 men's and 2010 women's team USA members) would be just the ticket.<br /><br />Thanks again for sharing your expertise!<br /><br />~M~StrictlyTopSecrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04651611360827408655noreply@blogger.com