Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Historical Fiction – October 2012 Issue

Welcome to the GAK October 2012 Historical Fiction issue.

Historical fiction is a fascinating way of learning about history. Through historical fiction writers intertwine facts with a story line that carries the reader into the past for a journey into a time they have not lived in. Cultures, traditions and human habits often times very different from those of present time making the experience that much more interesting.

The GAK staff invites you to transport yourself through time with the every tall and proud Lady Liberty watching over you. Explore the heart pounding travels of Sybil Ludington, Sarah’s fear of the unknown, and a heart wrenching glimpse of one girl’s survival of the Titanic. Learn the facts of historical fiction and how you can teach your young muses about history through activities.

Visit the writers and illustrators in the Guardian Angel Kids October 2012 issue and enjoy the alluring poetry, stories, articles and activities, www.guardian-angel-kids.com.

Letter from the Publisher:  Lynda S. Burch

Featured BookS:

First Americans flip book by Kelly Bakshi

The Golden Pathway flip book by Donna M. McDine and illustrated by K.C. Snider

Children’S poetry, ACTIVITIES, SHORT STORIES, and articleS:

“Lady Liberty,” by Tracy Helixon – tall and proud.

“Sybil Ludington’s Midnight Run,” by Barbara Bockman – the courageous actions of one young girl.

“Sarah’s Journey,” by Patricia Nance and illustrated by Clara Batton Smith – travel excitement and fear of the unknown.

“Titanic,” by 12 year old Katherine and illustrated by Nancy Miller – the love of family and the longing for survival.

“What is Historical Fiction,” by Sharon Blumberg – immerse yourself in the wonders of historical fiction.

“Historical Fiction Activities,” by Kathy Stemke – learn about history through fun activities.

Visit Guardian Angel Kid today and www.guardian-angel-kids.com and enjoy a child safe and ad free Ezine.

We also invite you to stay connected with Guardian Angel Kids through our Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guardian-Angel-Kids-Ezine/163785080346247.

Please feel free to drop Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine an email at submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com and let them know what you think of Guardian Angel Kids and what you'd like to see in the future. They aim to please.

The Guardian Angel Kids Ezine staff and contributors look forward to your visit. Thank you for your time and interest.

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
Connect with Donna McDine on Google+

The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention & Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Proud to be American – May 2012 Issue

Do you recall a time when someone said they were proud of you? How did it make you feel? Did you stand a wee bit taller? I know for myself the memory of my parents stating they were proud of me made me want to do better each day. Have you ever taken it one step further and thought what it means to be a proud American? As American citizens we live in a democracy where we have freedom of speech and religion, the right to our own opinion, freedom to choose where we want to live and work, and the opportunity for an education. These freedoms do not just come along without sacrifice. The United States military continually serves and protects the American citizens from communist and terrorist beliefs allowing us to live the American dream of freedom for all.   

We invite you to visit and explore the Guardian Angel Kids www.guardian-angel-kids.com May 2012 issue of "Proud to be American " through rich history poetry, the sacrifices of military families, embracing American freedom, the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance, the Tuskegee Airmen, and activities to get you moving and grooving.

Letter from the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:  Donna M. McDine  

Featured Book:

Ebenezer’s Cousin by Kristen K. Zajac and illustrated by Jennifer Houdeshell

SPECIAL VIDEO PRESENTATION:

Alvin and the Chipmunks sing Proud to be an American

Children’S poetry, ACTIVITIES, SHORT STORIES, and articleS:

“History Class” poetry by Margaret Fieland – the rich history of our nation.

“Activities that Celebrate America in Song,” by Kathy Stemke – the use of songs with accompanying movements helps develop gross motor movements and rhythm in our children.

“A Sergeant for Sophie,” by Catherine May Webb and illustrated by Katherine Bullock – the waves of emotions military deployment brings to young children.


“My Country,” by Sue Bangert-Wood and illustrated by Jack Foster – embracing the freedom of America.

“Proud to Say the Pledge,” by Shari L. Klase – when we say the Pledge, we are making a promise to do something.

“History Can Teach Valuable Lessons for Today: The Tuskegee Airmen Story,” by Kristen Zajac – the first African American pilots during World II and their special place in military and social history.

Visit Guardian Angel Kid today and www.guardian-angel-kids.com and enjoy a child safe and ad free Ezine.

We also invite you to stay connected with Guardian Angel Kids through our Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guardian-Angel-Kids-Ezine/163785080346247.

Please feel free to drop Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine an email at submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com and let them know what you think of Guardian Angel Kids and what you'd like to see in the future. They aim to please.

The Guardian Angel Kids Ezine staff and contributors look forward to your visit. Thank you for your time and interest.

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval Recipient and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

A to Z Challenge: E is for Education Tipster, Kathy Stemke

Welcome to the eleventh day of Education Tipster, Kathy Stemke’s book tour for

TROUBLE ON EARTH DAY

This 46 page book starts with a charming story about Shelby squirrel, who has learned about recycling at school. When she makes a new friend who is homeless, her newfound knowledge saves the day. The supplement is full of discussion questions, songs, games, and worksheets. My favorite part is the history of Earth Day and how it has spread around the world.

Let’s celebrate our Earth and its wonderful animals by learning some fun facts about squirrels. 

• A squirrel's brain is almost the size of a walnut.
• A baby squirrel weighs approximately one ounce at birth, and is about one inch long.
• Squirrels are so fast that they can run at the speed of 20 miles per hour.
• A squirrel can survive even if it jumps from a height of 100 ft. as it has padded feet.
• A Kaibab squirrel has a black body and a white tail. 
• Their incisor teeth will grow six inches per year, but stay short due to the constant wear they receive.  The largest squirrel is the Ratufa sometimes known as the Indian giant squirrel, it can grow to three feet in length. This species is found in Southeast Asia, and parts of Nepal.
• Squirrels swim using a "dog paddle" motion, and their tail as a rudder. Swimming is very strenuous for a squirrel, and it's not done unless absolutely necessary.
• It is not uncommon for a squirrel to hop or jump up to six feet in one bound. Of course, if you have ever seen a squirrel race through a tree, you know they can easily jump between branches of greater distances.

Trouble on Earth Day is available at a discounted price on my blog: http://educationtipster.blogspot.com and through Amazon, B&N, and other online stores.

Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep is available through the publisher, http://guardianangelpublishing.com/shshsh.htm and through Amazon, B &N, and other online stores.

Author bio:

As a freelance writer and ghostwriter, Kathy Stemke has published over one hundred of articles in directories, magazines and on websites. She is a reviewer for Sylvan Dell Publishing and a former editor for The National Writing for Children Center. As a retired teacher, Kathy has several activities published with Gryphon House Publishing. Stemke is also part of the team at DKV Writing 4 U, a writing services company that includes ghostwriting, copywriting, editing, proofreading, critiquing, and resumes. http://www.dkvwriting4u.com

Award winning author, Kathy Stemke’s first children’s picture book, Moving Through All Seven Days, was published on Lulu. Her next two picture books, Sh, Sh, Sh Let the Baby Sleep, and Trouble on Earth Day were released in 2011. Both of these books have been awarded the Literary Classics Seal of Approval. Visit her book blog at http://shshshletthebabysleep.blogspot.com

Mrs.Stemke offers great teaching tips and children’s book reviews as well as a monthly newsletter titled, MOVEMENT AND RHYTHM, on her blog. http://educationtipster.blogspot.com

Throughout the book tour visitors will be asked to send their best EARTH photo dancekam1@yahoo.com to be displayed on the last day of the tour. A winner will be selected and awarded a $10 gift card.

Visit with A to Z Challenge bloggers - http://www.a-to-zchallenge.com/
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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval Recipient and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Children's Author, Kathy Stemke visits Write What InspiresYou

I am pleased to host freelance writer/author/educator, Kathy Stemke today on Day 10 of her virtual book tour. Kathy's education background has provided the perfect blend of author and educator of children's books that are entertaining and educational at the same time. Her expertise flows from the pages making a truly enjoyable reading experience. Kathy recently took the time out to be interviewed, which I am thrilled to share with you.
DMc: You have quite the diverse background of dancer, choreographer, teacher, tutor, writer and an antiques dealer for many years. What was your significant turning point in striving and achieving a career in writing for children?


KS: I’ve always been a ‘Jack of all trades’ kinda person with my fingers in many pots. When my main focus was dancing and choreographing, I included photography and poetry in my dances. I love to mix mediums and spill over into other areas of interest.
I had a tutoring business that was well established and I wrote poetry for an outlet to my creativity. I entered some poems online and won a hundred dollars which led to writing and selling articles.


The articles led to my blog and a free monthly newsletter, MOVEMENT AND RHYTHM. I got such a positive response from teachers, that I decided to write children’s books.
DMc: Please share with us a day in your writer’s life.
KS: If I said I had a disciplined schedule, I’d be fibbing. I keep a ‘to do’ list and do whatever is screaming for my attention. I belong to a critique group in which I submit once a month. That helps to keep me working on the NEXT BOOK. I tend to write in spurts, but I am self-motivated. I’m always working on something.

DMc: Why do you feel it is important to incorporate movement with teaching?


KS: When I was a full-time kindergarten teacher and included movement as a teaching tool, I found the children learned faster, enjoyed learning more, and retained more information. It was a win-win-win situation.

It came natural to me because of my background in dance. I’ve found, however, most teachers shy away from movement because they feel awkward themselves and they lose control of the children. What I do in my newsletter is teach activities and classroom management techniques. The email list keeps growing.
DMc: Please share with us your road to publication with Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep?
KS: I had heard good reports from authors I trust about Guardian Angel Publishing. Not only did they specialize in picture books, but they had a strong distribution in the e-book market. Since, in my opinion, e-books will be taking over the book industry soon, I decided to submit to them. Fortunately they liked the story and sent me a contract.
DMc: What can we expect from you in the future in terms of future children’s books and/or current works-in-progress?
KS: I’m working on a YA historical fiction set during WWII and based on my mother’s life. It is the most thrilling experience I’ve ever had. I love researching and reading others accounts of the war as well as speaking with my English relatives to find out the facts surrounding my mother’s experiences.


I’ll be working on a sequel to Zachary’s adventures as well. I can’t waste a perfectly good superhero, can I?
DMc: What has been your most validating experience as a children’s author at this time in your career?


KS: I enjoy seeing the children’s faces light up with excitement as I read my books to them. When they relay their experiences with their brothers and sisters to me, I understand the need my book fills in their lives helping them verbalize their feelings and concerns. I found out years ago as a teacher we never know the effect we have on little ones until years later if we’re lucky. I’ve been able to reconnect with some of my kindergarten students on facebook who are now mothers raising their own children. They have thanked me and revealed to me how kindergarten opened up their lives.

SUPERHERO TRIVIA QUESTION: DAY 10


In what super hero team would you normally find Wolverine?
Come to Glenda Cates’s blog http://mommiespointofview.blogspot.com/p/book-reviews.html on June 24 for the answer

SUPERHERO TRIVIA ANSWER: DAY 9

What was the occupation of The Flash?

ANSWER: Police Scientist. Police scientist Barry Allen was struck by lightning in his lab one night. He was splashed with chemicals from a nearby cabinet. When his cells mutated, he found he could run at super-speed and while vibrating his body at super speed he could pass through solid objects. The character was inspired by Jay Garrick.

Remember; Every answer or comment you make during this book tour puts your name in the hat for a fantastic prize, which includes amazon gift certificates, books, superhero figurines, and much more.

Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep can be found:

Guardian Angel Publishing: http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/shshsh.htm

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/sh-sh-sh-let-the-baby-sleep?store=book



Kathy, thank you for taking the time out to be interviewed and to visit with us today. Best wishes for your continued success!

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Book Review: Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep by Kathy Stemke

Title: Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep

Written by: Kathy Stemke

Illustrated by: Jack Foster

Soft cover: 22 pages

Ages: 3-7

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Print ISBN 13: 978-1-61633-156-6

eBook ISBN 13: 978-1-61633-157-7

Published: May 2011

Print Price: $10.95

eBook Price: $5.00


Zachary’s time was no longer his own with his new found big brother responsibilities. Beyond his normal chores he is now expected to help all the time. To make it fun Zachary turns into a superhero when he wears his special black-framed glasses. The most difficult task at hand was to keep Layla sleeping during nap time. But how can one young boy accomplish this when there are many outside forces threatening Layla’s slumber?

Have no fear, superhero Zachary is here to save the day from strong breezes, chirping birds, train whistles, and a grizzly bear who means no harm. Through Ms. Stemke’s expert rhyme and consonant blends storytelling Zachary learns what family is all about and what it truly takes to be a good big brother.

Children’s author, Kathy Stemke spins an adventurous imagination of big brother responsibilities into a delightful tale accompanied with a comprehensive teacher’s learning guide making for a winning combination of a must have book for libraries and classrooms around the globe.

Jack Foster’s brilliant illustrations soar from the pages into your child’s imagination making reading a pure delight.

Learn more about Kathy Stemke’s illustrious career at http://educationtipster.blogspot.com/.

Become mesmerized in Jack Foster’s colorful world at http://jacktoon.blogspot.com/.

SUPERHERO TRIVIA QUESTION: DAY 9

What was the occupation of The Flash?

Come to the Author Interview at Donna Mc Dine’s blog http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com/ June 23 for the answer

SUPERHERO TRIVIA ANSWER: DAY 8

What is the name of the miniature city from Krypton kept by Superman in the Fortress of Solitude?

ANSWER: Kandor. Shrunk by the evil villain Brainiac before Krypton exploded, this city is kept by Superman in the Fortress of Solitude in hope of someday reversing the shrinking effects and freeing its residents to live a normal life on Earth or elsewhere.

Remember: Every answer or comment you make during this book tour puts your name in the hat for a fantastic prize, which includes amazon gift certificates, books, superhero figurines, and much more.

Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep can be found:



Guardian Angel Publishing: http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/shshsh.htm

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/sh-sh-sh-let-the-baby-sleep?store=book

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Announcing two exciting contests for the SH SH SH LET THE BABY SLEEP by Kathy Stemke children's book tour

AUTHOR: Kathy Stemke

ILLUSTRATOR: Jack Foster


CONTEST/DRAWING

There will be drawings at the end of the tour from those who comment or answer a superhero trivia question on this or any other site during the tour from June 13th-July 5th. Please include your email address in a safe format: dancekam1(at)yahoo(dot) com

The prizes include:

• $10 Amazon gift certificate

• Mozart in the Future by Tania Rodriges-Peters

• “The Wild Soccer Bunch” books 1 & 2 by Joachim Masannek

• “30 Days to a Well-Mannered Dog” by Tamar Geller

• Superhero figurines

• “The Green Bronze Mirror” by Lynne Ellison

• “The Face of Deceit” by Ramona Richards


COLORING CONTEST

Download a coloring page from http://educationtipster.blogspot.com for the book, “Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep.” Color it, and email a picture of it to Kathy Stemke at dancekam1 (at) yahoo (dot) com for a chance to win one of the prizes below.

• “Small Gifts in God’s Hands” by Max Lucado

• Superhero figurine

• “Making Memories” by Janette Oke

THE BOOK BY KATHY STEMKE IS AVAILABLE ON GUARDIAN ANGEL PUBLISHING, AMAZON, BARNES AND NOBLE, AND OTHER EBOOK SITES.
CHECK OUT REVIEWS OF THIS ACTION PACKED BOOK http://www.educationtipster.blogspot.com/ 


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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Writers on the Move’s April 2011 Tour Schedule

VBT Writers on the Move ~ Writing, marketing, and book information through author and writer showcasing. This is also the place to learn all about our promotion and marketing driven group.

Writers on the Move’s April 2011 Tour Schedule

1st Karen Cioffi is featuring Elysabeth Eldering

2nd Kathy Stemke is featuring Robert Medak

3rd Stephen Tremp is featuring Karen Cioffi

4th Margaret Fieland is featuring Jennifer Turner

5th Carolyn Howard-Johnson is featuring Martha Swirzinski

6th Nancy Famolari is featuring Jennifer Gladen

7th Debra Eckerling is featuring Virginia Grenier

8th Martha Swirzinski is featuring Mari Taylor

9th Heidi Thomas is featuring Kevin McNamee

10th Dallas Woodburn is featuring Carolyn Howard-Johnson

11th Maggie Ball is featuring Kathy Stemke

12th Virginia Grenier is featuring Stephen Tremp

13th Kevin McNamee is featuring Nancy Famolari

14th Elysabeth Eldering is featuring Donna McDine

15th Marietta Taylor is featuring Shelby Patrick

16th Robert Medak is featuring Margaret Fieland

17th Donna McDine is featuring Heidi Thomas

18th Shelby Patrick is featuring Dallas Woodburn

19th Jennifer Gladen is featuring Jennifer Wylie

20th Jenny Turner is featuring Maggie Ball

21st Jennifer Wylie is featuring Deb Eckerling

When visiting and leaving comments, kindly please leave your blog URL so I can visit you and follow you back.

Thank you for your time and interest.

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

FREE e-book ~ Writing Tips from the Children's Writers' Coaching Club

Receive the FREE e-book, Writing Tips from the Children's Writers' Coaching Club when you sign Donna's guestbook at http://www.donnamcdine.com/.

This FREE e-book is composed of articles written for children's authors and illustrators by some of the members of the Children's Writers' Coaching Club and Suzanne Lieurance, coordinator of the coaching club.

Featured members:
Marge Gower
Margo Dill
Kathy Stemke
Donna McDine
Nancy I. Sanders
Grier Cooper
Terri Forehand
Irene S. Roth
Suzanne Lieurance
Mayra Calvani

To find out more about the Children's Writers' Coaching Club, visit http://www.cwcoachingclub.com/.

Thank you.

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Moving and Grooving with author, Kathy Stemke

I’d like to welcome my guest author, Kathy Stemke. Kathy has a passion for writing, the arts, dance in particular, and all things creative. She has a B.S. from Southern Connecticut State University and Covenant Life Seminary, as well as graduate coursework from New York Institute of Technology and Columbia University. Hanging her hat in the North Georgia Mountains, she is a dancer/choreographer, teacher, tutor, writer and an antiques dealer.

Kathy is very active in her church as the dance director of The Daughters of Zion Dance Company. Presently, she is working on a Christmas presentation, which includes dance, photography, and original music to be preformed at the Schaefer Theater in Toccoa, Georgia. Kathy enjoys combining unusual elements to create a fresh way to experience the gospel. For instance, you see powerful testimonies danced, photography integrated into many of the dance pieces, and the Holy Spirit creating the world to original music.

Kathy is also responsible for raising her own funds to cover theater rentals, lights, costumes, scenery, photography equipment, and advertising. Her team is participating in fairs, and car washes. They are selling gourmet lollipops, and Belk’s discount cards at NO COST to the contributor. If you’re interested in contributing to this worthwhile ministry email her at dancekam1@yahoo.com.

As a freelance writer, Kathy has published several articles, and has articles for sale at Helium, Associated Content, and Constant Content. She is a contributing editor for:

The National Writing for Children's Center http://writingforchildrencenter.com/category/tips-for-teachers/, and part of the team at DKV Writing 4 U http://dkvwriting4u.com/, a writing service that includes ghostwriting, copywriting, editing, proofreading, critiquing, media releases, and much more.

Being a retired kindergarten teacher and a dancer at heart, Kathy writes fun-filled children’s books that encourage movement, and include teacher’s guides with suggested games, worksheets, and activities. Her first children’s e-book, Moving Through All Seven Days, is now available on Lulu: http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/moving-through-all-seven-days/7386965-seven-days/7386965#.

Guardian Angel Publishing will soon release her book titled Sh, Sh, Sh Will the Baby Sleep? This book, which features consonant blends, tells the story of a boy who becomes a superhero when he wears his thick black glasses. He is challenged with keeping his new baby sister safe and asleep! Take a look at page 6.

Ms. Stemke’s poems have been published in anthologies and in The Abandon Towers Ezine. Her poem, “An Empty Stage,” was voted in the top ten in the 2009 Predators and Editors Poll. Currently, she is working on a photography/poetry book titled Visual Dance Poetry, which illuminates life through the eyes of a dancer. Here’s a page from the book:

KRUMP WARRIOR

I live, I breath, I krump

War drums pump my stomp

Punch the air, arm swings

Sweat cries out and sings

Urban giants flex muscles, hard

I pound this chest, this angry heart

Vicious pops, scars open, bleed

Cramped life, drug merchants, feel

Frustration feeds my tribal king

With beasty moves that kill

Attitudes, prison chains, and freaks

While I keep krumping free

by Kathy Stemke

Last but not least, visit her blog and sign up for her free monthly newsletter,

Movement and Rhythm. http://educationtipster.blogspot.com/

http://www.helium.com/users/406242.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/237923/Kathy_stemke_dancekam.html

We wouldn't be called VBT-Writers on the Move if we didn't keep moving. Visit October 1st with Karen Cioffi http://karenandrobyn.blogspot.com/ as she features Mayra Calvani.

Your Search is Over - Visit Kathy Stemke for Teaching Tips and Marketing Ideas

Visit children's author, Kathy Stemke for a combination of teaching tips for parents and teachers, book reviews, and author interviews. Kathy also posts articles on how to write or market your books.

Stop by today and become a follower so you don't miss out on all the exciting tips and interviews at http://educationtipster.blogspot.com/.

As an added bonus don't forget to Sign up for Kathy's FREE monthly "Movement and Rhythm Newsletter!

Kathy Stemke - Movement and Rhythm Newsletter

MOVEMENT AND RHYTHM NEWSLETTER

Attention all educators, home schooling parents, and librarians!

Kathy Stemke, Freelance Writer, Author, and Educator has a fantastic newsletter jammed packed with tips and activities your students and children will surely be thrilled to join in on.To become an opt-in subscriber today and to learn more about Kathy visit: http://educationtipster.blogspot.com/

At http://educationtipster.blogspot.com/ you will also find important information on movement activities, book reviews, and parenting tips which will help parents and teachers teach children phonics, math, writing and science!

All this at your fingertips and in your email in-box...you surely can't go wrong.

Don't forget to check out Kathy's book Moving Through all Seven Days

Available on lulu:

http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/moving-through-all-seven-days/7386965#

Additional locations where Kathy shares her expertise:

http://www.helium.com/users/406242

http://www.associatedcontent.com/user/237923/kathy_stemke_dancekam.html

http://kathystemke.weebly.com/

VBT - Writers on the Move - June 1st Author Tour

Join VBT - Writers on the Move - June 1st - when 19 authors host 19 authors. Join in the fun and visit each tour and take the opportunity to leave your comments or ask your questions.

Harry Gilleland is hosting Linda Asato
Karen Cioffi is hosting Carolyn Howard-Johnson
Kathy Stemke is hosting Liana Metal
Lea Schizas is hosting Helena Harper
Nancy Famalari is hosting Crystalee Calderwood
Vivian Zabel is hosting Joyce Anthony
Margaret Fieland is hosting Mayra Calvani
Crystalee Calderwood is hosting Dorothy Massey
Joyce Anthony is hosting Marvin Wilson
Helena Harper is hosting Gayle Trent
Dorothy Massey is hosting Anita Yasuda
Liana Metal is hosting Harry Gilleland
Carolyn Howard-Johnson is hosting Kathy Stemke
Virginia S. Grenier is hosting Karen Cioffi
Gayle Trent is hosting Lea Schizas
Mayra Calvani is hosting Nancy Famalari
Marvin Wilson is hosting Vivian Zabel
Anita Yasuda is hosting Margaret (Peggy) Fieland
Linda Asato is hosting Virginia S. Grenier

Be part of our new Mystery Site Give-Away and have a chance to win a prize. This month the prize is a book. Sorry, can't tell you the title, it's a secret. Just visit the hosts' sites and leave a comment. YOU MAY WIN!

If you'd like to learn more about our marketing and promotional group, just contact Karen at: karenrcfv@yahoo.com

VBT - Writers on the Move - May Tour

Put your writing career in motion with the yahoo marketing group VBT - Writers on the Move. Promote your platform, yourself and your books! We utilize ONGOING tours; Viewpoint segments; mystery site give aways; blog radio spots; and much more to increase visibility and readership.To learn more contact Karen at: karenrcfv@yahoo.com.Please put VBT-(VSG) in the subject box.

And now for the May 1, 2009 tour schedule:

Dianne Sagan is hosting Virginia S. Grenier

Harry Gilleland is hosting Carolyn Howard-Johnson

Karen Cioffi is hosting Liana Metal

Kathy Stemke is hosting Helena Harper

Lea Schizas is hosting Margaret Fieland

Nancy Famalari is hosting Joyce Anthony

Vivian Zabel is hosting Kevin McNamee

Margaret Fieland is hosting Dorothy Massey

Crystalee Calderwood is hosting Fiona Ingram

Joyce Anthony is hosting Gayle Trent

Helena Harper is hosting Dianne Sagan

Kevin McNamee is hosting Harry Gilleland

Dorothy Massey is hosting Vivian Zabel

Liana Metal is hosting Kathy Stemke

Carolyn Howard-Johnson is hosting Lea Schizas

Virginia S. Grenier is hosting Nancy Famalari

Robin Marvel is hosting Crystalee Calderwood

Gayle Trent is hosting Robin Marvel

Please be sure to stop by and learn about these wonderful writers and leave them a comment to let them know you stopped by.

Thank you.