I would like to welcome erica perl to the literacy toolbox today. But one day, louise insists she is not louiseshes the great louweezie, and she can predict the future. First book at the american library association conference. Fortunately for young readers, the birth of her first child renewed perls interest in writing, and entertaining picture books such as chicken. Meettheauthor interview im a first book author in action. Reading aloud, i love pausing before the rhymes and listening as kids even those who are hearing the book for the very first time chime in with. Sydney taylor notable book, ala notable book, pj our way selection, multiple state book award lists aces wild npr best books of the year, pj. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. For one of julia denoss recent illustrated titles, erica s. First book provides access to new books for children in need to date, first book has distributed more than 100 million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from lowincome families throughout the united states and canada.
The summer before i went into third grade we moved to vermont, and in vermont it was even more extreme. The satisfying little novel by occasional slate contributor erica s. Perls fabulous story receives firstclass treatment in this audio version. Perl, and it will have everyone laughing and learning together. So grab a book by erica perl and meet engaging characters while enjoying lively language in books by this talented author. Schu turned into a veritable johnny orangeseed, talking about and readingwhen life gives you o. She is the author of chicken buttninetythree in my family reuben award, book sense pick, slates best books, which school library journal called a comic masterpiece. Perl is the author of aces wild, when life gives you oj, vintage veronica, and a number of picture books, including the wellloved chicken butt. Julia denos studied illustration at the art institute of boston and.
Erica loves to encourage creativity and curiosity and her new book truth or lie. Watch our interview with erica perl, author of the wonderfully silly, beggingtobereadaloud picture book, chicken butt, as well as dotty, a story about school days and imaginary friends, and. But, since i love fiction, youll find it there, too. Aka the great louweezie predicts the future in the first book of this easytoread series. Perls dotty, publishers weekly had this to say about her artwork. But theres another transition on my mind finding strong book choices for readers who fall between easytoread books and traditional chapter books and need practice building fluency and stamina. Erica perl author of all three stooges national jewish book award, sydney taylor honor and many other books for young readers. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Sep 07, 2010 in a rhyming book like my book, chicken bedtime is really early, or a book with a repeated pattern like the rhyming jokes in my book chicken butt. In addition to writing books, erica works at first book, the groundbreaking nonprofit organization tha. Seventhgrader noah cohen and his best friend, dash, eat, sleep, and breathe comedy, so its no surprise they choose to research jewish comedians for their mitzvah project at hebrew school, even if it means partnering with noahs female nemesis, noa cohen. Prepare to be amazed as louise aka the great louweezie predicts the future in the first book of this easytoread series. For years, 10yearold zelly fried has tried to convince her parents to let her have a dog.
Perl is written from the perspective of zelda, a sixthgrade girl with a freckle face and dark brown, bushy hair hoorah. You can find even more laughs with erica and her riotous picture books including. In addition to writing books, erica works at first book, the groundbreaking nonprofit organization that has provided over 70. She is the author of ten books, including one called chicken butt yup, you heard that right. Julia denos studied illustration at the art institute of boston and has published several acclaimed books for young readers. Perl was a child frequent moves and her faith left her feeling like the odd man out. Newark mayor cory booker and the cat in the hat worked alongside cake boss buddy valastro to help bring thousands of books to. Sydney taylor award notable book, amazon best book, multiple state book lists in.
As noah tries to repair his relationship with dash, and just to understand a little bit of what dash is going through, we as readers follow along step. Dotty belongs in every elementary school library and on every backtoschool book. The great louweezie by erica s perl kids book club. Including chicken butt, chicken butts back, chicken bedtime is really early, dotty. In addition to novels, erica writes picture books including chicken butt. Best buds forever, and she will lead the community in a craft project. All three stooges national jewish book award, sydney taylor honor book when life gives you o. When life gives you oj book trailer this is the book trailer i made for my middle grade novel, when life gives you o. Perl is the author of the wonderfully silly, beggingtobereadaloud picture book, chicken butt, as well as the sequel, chicken butts back.
Perls other titles for young readers include dotty, a gently told, perceptive story about school days and imaginary friends and ninetythree in my family, a lively rhyming story that is part tall tale and part counting. Im over the moon excited to kick off the just 1 book post today with a post written by a woman i can now call my friend. Perl is the author of the wonderfully silly, beggingtobereadaloud. Unlikely best friends arnold and louisea big bear and a chatty chipmunkare back in this easytoread chapter book series. Veronica may have to come out of hiding and follow something even riskier for the first time. Erica perl here were excited to share a wonderful new spin on bringing fiction and nonfiction together. Erica perl posted on july 27, 20 by madelyn i have yet to see erica perl in a pair of clarkkent glasses, but if she did wear them and then took them off theres a distinct possibility that shed sprout a leotard and cape. Perls text, and wonderfully comic illustrations by beloved artist henry cole, make this a particularly inviting book for new readers, as does the opportunity to trick a parent or other adult into participating in a very silly joke. She also worked for many years for first book, the national nonprofit organization that provides books to children in need. A crowdpleasing presenter to children of all ages, she has also done author visits at schools and libraries across the united states.
Erica perl has written another fantastic middle grade novel. Since our founding in 1992, first book has distributed more than 175 million books and educational resources to programs and schools serving children from lowincome families. Since our founding in 1992, first book has distributed more than 175 million books and educational resources to programs and. People of the ebook virtual experience with erica perl. Jul 01, 2011 the satisfying little novel by occasional slate contributor erica s. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.
Join facebook to connect with erica perl and others you may know. Perl is the author several picture books and the young adult novel vintage veronica, which publishers weekly called wonderfully fun. She is also the author of many popular picture books, including dotty, chicken butt. Join your friends at machon micah for a very special people of the ebook virtual experience with acclaimed author erica perl. Her most recent middle grade novel, all three stooges, won the 2018 national jewish book award for childrens literature and received a 2019 sydney taylor book award honor silver medal. Im thrilled to share our first just 1 book feature, author guest post by erica perl and the icing on the cake is that erica has offered to give away one signed copy of her book, dotty, to a lucky teach mama reader. Perl s all three stooges is a challenging but warm look at friendship and grief.
Erica perl, starts over with each book patricia newman. In the meantime, please also check out my livestream, videos, and free downloadable bookbased resources. I thought it would be fun to talk about using books to encourage imagination and imaginative play and i thought it would be fun to talk about foreshadowing in picture books. Because erica is one of those people who makes the rest of us talk behind her back, in that itsabird, itsaplane kind of way.
She covers some tough topics in this book mental health and suicide while writing in a way that is appropriate for tween readers. She once convinced her parents that there was a little cow living in their bathroom. She also supports literary organizationsincluding first book, an open book foundation. First book, the national nonprofit organization that provides books to children in. The classic schoolyard joke has been recast as an irreverent picture book, with callandresponse parts for parent and child. Theyve also landed on state book award lists, best books lists, and grocery lists.
Perl is the awardwinning author of when life gives you o. Seven questions over breakfast with julia denos blaine. It is the story of a girl named zelly, her eccentric grandpa, ace, and his illadvised plan to help zelly get a dog. Erica perl childrens book author childrens book author. In addition to writing books, erica works at first book, the groundbreaking nonprofit organization that has provided over 70 million brand new books to children in need.
Noah is far from a smart character, but his bad choices show his humanity in a very difficult situation. Perls all three stooges is a challenging but warm look at friendship and grief. Sydney taylor award notable book, amazon best book, multiple state book lists including mn, fl, va, vt and ri and aces wild. In addition to writing books, erica works at first book, the groundbreaking nonprofit organization that has provided over 100 million brand new books to children in need. This book humorously plays out a conversation between a dad and his son. Perl is an established picture book author chicken butt. Here were excited to share a wonderful new spin on bringing fiction and nonfiction together. Colby sharp, fourth grade teacher and blogger at sharpread. This event is free to attend and open to the public, however, reservations are required for school groups interested in attending. Erica perl writes for books for young, middle and young adult readers sure to tickle funny bones and strike a recognizable chord as readers get ready for everything, from school to bedtime. Shorter days are here, signifying the end of summer and ushering the transition to backtoschool. Jun 06, 2019 this funny and factpacked book is filled with photos of sharks in action and kidappealing humor. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today.
I write picture books, novels, chapter books, plays, articles, and waaaay too many emails. We lived in a part of rhode island where there werent that many jews that we were connected to, perl says. A crowdpleasing presenter dedicated to reaching all readers, she is. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. This funny and factpacked book is filled with photos of sharks in action and kidappealing humor. Perl 2010, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Nov 01, 2012 watch our interview with erica perl, author of the wonderfully silly, beggingtobereadaloud picture book, chicken butt, as well as dotty, a story about school days and imaginary friends, and. First book is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to children in need. Erica is author of several books including chicken butt. I have yet to see erica perl in a pair of clarkkent glasses, but if she did wear them and then took them off theres a distinct possibility that shed sprout a leotard and cape. The story behind vintage veronica began at the garment district, the boston areas legendary vintage clothing store where, p. Her most recent middle grade novel, all three stooges, won the 2018 national jewish book award for childrens literature and received a 2019 sydney taylor book award honor silver more about erica s. Best buds forever and she will lead the community in a craft project.