You guys— We’re in @guardian ! “Other candidates for half-celebrations are children with #birthdays that fall midway between winter festivities, when school is out and friends are away. It was for these children that author Erin Dealey wrote The Half Birthday Book.”
@eastwestlit@germanbl_nco@kayppin@geniuscatbooks Article by Paula Cocozza @cocozzapaula@jimmykimmellive
NEW full length COMEDY—FREE perusal *leave request in comments.* For HS, ms or those who tour to middle school audiences—> No licensing fee for any #teacher #director friends who wish to produce it before it’s pubbed.
*workshopped w/ @heather_freer_loves_you@theatre_at_the_mine adv. #theater students
*Bottom & Sheriff have minimal to stellar combat skills
*Minstrel —ie Stage Manager— plays acoustic or electric guitar, OR at least a few chords. OR ukulele.
*Bare Stage with minimal set & props including 3 chairs, 2 free-standing ladders, 1 mop, 2 writing utensils.
Plot: Our Play:A rehearsal of a student-directed, low-budget play goes sideways & chaos + stage combat ensues when a newcomer steps in as the Damsel in a Shakespeare fanfiction set in Whose Woods? where well-known characters can finally speak their minds and move forward.
Our Play asks the proverbial questions: Is the pen truly mightier than the sword? Can a mop be a thoroughbred? Are those ladders really towers? Must women be men to be safe in the woods? With the magic of a shooting star,will the entire company, & maybe the audience, learn to believe?
approx 90 minutes
#hstheatre #hstheater @tva_drama@folsomhightheatre@falconseyetheatre.flc@pspdrama@thespiansociety@tomei_zing@backstage.at.studio81@sutterstreettheatre@catheatreed@valleyhightheater@bearstage@nts_dramafest 🌟🎭🌟
In “Squirrel Draws Big Feelings”, written by @erindealey illustrated by me, Squirrel melts the “knots in his tummy” by chalking his worries away. Porcupine and Bear learn that Art is their happy place too! Yes, you guessed it… it’s also mine, and just like Porcupine… I like to draw flowers! (Her favorites are Dahlias, which are not in season yet, but… soon!) Friends, SAVE THE DATE! I will be reading and doing chalk activities with kids August 8th at @village_books in Fairhaven. While we wait…. #librariansofinstagram #teachersofinstagram #socialemotionallearning #childrensbookstagram #sidewalkchalk @beamingbooksmn@erindealey@eastwestlit@hagoromo_kr
“Art felt like a quiet hug.” So true! ❤️
NEW picture book -Squirrel Draws BIG Feelings written by Erin Dealey and illustrated by Luciana Navarro Powell.
"When Squirrel is having a hard time controlling his emotions and his body, his squirrelly behavior causes such a commotion that Porcupine gets all prickly and Bear has a ROARful day.
No one is having fun and everyone is overwhelmed. Until Squirrel turns to chalk art to express his big feelings: 'With each squiggly line, Squirrel felt better. Art felt like a quiet hug.'
After some initial hesitation and insecurity over whether they can make art too, Porcupine and Bear join Squirrel in drawing their hearts out. Turns out, friendship and sharing are coping skills too."
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#librariansofinstagram #teachersofinstagram #sel #sidewalkchalkart
We're celebrating the arrival of spring with "Just Flowers" from Erin Dealey and Kate Cosgrove! 🌸🌷🌼🌿🌻
Meet Izzy: a lover of all kinds of flowers…with a grumpy neighbor who cares only for his roses.
Add some color to your bookshelf with a picture book that features stunning florals and a gentle reminder of the power of acts of kindness.
Available everywhere picture books are sold! ⭐️
Coming right up! 📖💚🌸🦋🌞
Mark your calendars for Independent Bookstore day next Saturday the 25th of April!
We’ll have Erin Dealey reading her wonderful new book, Squirrels Draws Big Feelings. Kids of all ages will love it, and we’ll also have snacks and craft supplies, and fun!
In the afternoon we’ll hear live music from local faves such as Jacob Mingle and Adie Beatty and even open up the microphone for poetry, songs, and jokes, whatever strikes your fancy!
All new books 20% off all day.
Come join us for community fun! (Poster by Lucinda Spring!)
I had a VERY special guest on my blog on #SocialEmotionalLearningDay. Scan the QR code to check out this wonderful post about Erin and Luciana's new book: SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS. Squirrel will be celebrating a #bookbirthday on April 7th! You can click on the link in my bio. PLUS: There's an exciting #giveaway! #kidlit #kidlitart @beamingbooksmn
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