March 7th was World Read Aloud Day
On this day, kids all around the world read aloud or listened to books of all kinds. The organization behind this yearly commemoration is Lit World, “an international nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2007 to cultivate literacy leaders worldwide through transformational literacy experiences that build connection, understanding, resilience and strength.” Lit World believes in the “redemptive power of story” as do children’s book authors.
Here is a sample of World Read Aloud Day around the world.
This is from Manila, Philippines. I love how the kids are using each others back for a desk.
Here is one from Wakiso, Uganda. That is quite a gathering.
This from Jerusalem, is one of my favorites. No, the kids are not reading, but I like to think there is an auditorium full of kids in a building behind these five, all reading as one, maybe a Dr. Seuss. It is the message that is important, and summarizes what reading can do for the world. Peace doesn’t stand a chance on illiterate legs.
Finally, from Alberta, Canada. Recently Kid Lit reviewed a book called Sir Princess Petra. The author of that book, Diane Robinson lives in Alberta, Canada. These kids are also from Alberta. Do they look cold? They have rosy red cheeks. Would they have still snow all over the place there? Well, it is interesting because that is where Princess Petra is from and she is a dragon slayer. Dragons live in snow? Apparently Snarls does. Now Sonder, the Snow Snake, yes, he lives in the snow. Maybe the two authors should get together and bring us a Snarls and Sonder Snow Skiing Adventure.
Thanks to Lit World and World Read Along Day 2012 for the pics. There are many more at LIt World’s Facebook site. Check it all out HERE!
next up: Scary School by Derek the Ghost
I had never heard of World Read Aloud Day but I think it is charming.
Hi Sue. Yes, Petra Longstride is in the story. She will likely always be the main character as all the adventures are set around her and the land of Pen Pieyu, where she lives. Snarls will also likely be in all the series, unless he runs off and gets married or something. You just never can tell what will happen with characters these days
Here’s a sneak peak: In book two, she does meet a few other strange characters along the path of her adventures. One of the new characters is named Duce Crablips, and another, Seymore Evermore. And of course, she will have to duel with both of them, or maybe just spring her clutch-em-dance routine on them.
She also has to attend Talent School and learn a princess trade according to The Royal Rule Book. This is where she meets King Asterman, in The Land of Lost Donkeys.
I don’t know the release date yet. The book is in the publishing process, and if I decide not to re-edit the edits of the edits, like I did in book one, if could be done in about 9 months.
Thanks for asking.
Diane Robinson
Thanks Diane. I look forward to reading more adventures from Pen Pieyu. Maybe Snarls will find a friend?
Hi Sue. Book two is, so far, called Book Two in the series of Sir Princess Petra-The Pen Pieyu Adventures. Actually, there may be another name, but I didn’t name book one until we were nearly done the editing.
I’m glad we got that all straightened out about Snarls not eating my horses. But, if Snarls did eat horses, he would like them topped up with horseradish sauce and onions. Snarls just loves onions! I can’t grow enough of them. But remember, Snarls does not eat horses, doesn’t even think about it.
Diane Robinson.
Thanks Diane. I appreciate you setting things right. This is a G-Rated site and I just cannot have horse eating dragons running amok through the pages and posts. I hope you understand.
“Book Two: The Pen Pieyu Adventures” might work. There isn’t a character this could be named after like in book one? Maybe Snarles can be your lead. Okay, Just kidding.
Seriously, I am anxiously awaiting the release of book two. If Princess Petra is in the story, even as a minor character, the story will be great.
Thanks for being such a good sport and playing along.
And about time, too. When will I have book number two here? I need it before you send it on to Erik. That kid did a better review than I did on book one. Not this time. Watch out This Kid That Reviews Books, Kid Lit is . . . I’m not sure what Kid Lit is going to do, but we’ll do it for sure. http://thiskidreviewsbooks.com
Ms. Robinson, just a question, or two. Sort of a quick interview. A Comment Interview. What is the title of book 2? What flavor of sauce would Snarls use if he were to eat horses?
Hi Sue. Good lesson in why an author should always edit the edits. No, Snarls does not eat my horses. Snarls eats hay and oats and my horses eat hay and oats. My horses like carrot treats and Snarls likes pickled onions. And as soon as we get a hot, sunny day, my author brain will thaw and be back on track, I hope. Now I see why someone once called you “the super smart reviewer”. Good call.
P.S. Book two is finally finished. On to the publishing process.
Diane M. Robinson
Hello Sue. I am the author of Sir Princess Petra. Yes, dragons live in the snow and in the winter I feed Snarls, along with my horses, hay and oats, Snarls also loves pickled onions as a treat. Dragons become somewhat lethargic in the winter,like all the rest of us in Alberta, so we’re all all anxious for spring so that we can find some more adventures. Book two is on the way. You can catch up on some news about Petra and Snarls at http://www.dianemaerobinson.tateauthor.com
Diane M. Robinson.
Snarls is fed horses!? What the cold weather does to authors — or is it really Princess Petra that does the feeding. I bet she does and would never feed the horses to Snarls and he would never eat them without some kind of sauce. Still, glad to see you back. I am (suddenly??), on pins and needles waiting for your next book. Can dragons conjour up pins and needles or did you do that?
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