September 17 at 11:00, Family Friendly Fridays Concert Series, National Jazz Park Visitors Center, 916 N St. Peter, New Orleans, LA
September 17 at 12:00-1:00, Book Signing, Tisket A Tasket Book Shop, Decatur, New Orleans, LA
September 19-30, Educator Workshop Tour, San Jose, Costa Rica
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Mailbox - Letters from Friends and Fans
"I received my copy of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Bug, and it is wonderful. The text is bright and lively and has just the right twist at the end to delight children. The illustrations are magical and so innovative. I wish you all good luck and I can just hear you performing the work. My hope is that some day I get to hear you in person."
all best wishes always,
Darrell Bourque
Louisiana Poet Laureate
all best wishes always,
Darrell Bourque
Louisiana Poet Laureate
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED SOME BUGS book is IN!
Just picked up my new books from Pelican Publishing yesterday and they look great!! Thanks to the Pelican Publishing team for making my books so awesome!
My new book is now available to purchase in my website Store at www.johnettedowning.com
Thanks!
My new book is now available to purchase in my website Store at www.johnettedowning.com
Thanks!
Store Window of the Week!
I am happy to announce that J Kids in Canal Place, New Orleans, LA has the good taste of putting my book in their store window earning them the title of STORE WINDOW OF THE WEEK! This photo was taken by New Orleans photographer Thom Bennett of www.thombennettphotographs.com, earning him the title of SPY OF THE WEEK!! Thanks to both J Kids and Thom for having great taste and a keen eye!
Who will be the next Store Window of the Week and Spy of the Week??? If you put my books in your store window or if you take a photo of my books in a store window, you could be featured here as well.
Game on!
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Music Video at Ouachita Library Show
Music at the Library Video:
Multi-award winning childrens musician and author Johnette Downing performs at Ouachita Public Libraries.
http://www.thenewsstar.com/section/VideoNetwork?bctid=309175131001#/Music%20at%20the%20Library/309175131001
Multi-award winning childrens musician and author Johnette Downing performs at Ouachita Public Libraries.
http://www.thenewsstar.com/section/VideoNetwork?bctid=309175131001#/Music%20at%20the%20Library/309175131001
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Johnette has 2 New CDs!
TWO NEW CDs!
Great news! The long awaited BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGS CD is now available to download from the Johnette Downing web site Store at http://www.johnettedowning.com/digital.html The physical CD will not be released until Fall 2010, but you can download the entire 20 song CD for only $10 today!
BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGS
Spiders and slugs and roaches, oh my! The backyard is buzzing alive with a boogie-woogie jive. Play in the bug band and sing some creepy, crawly and catchy songs about insects. You'll get these great fan favorite songs: Cockroach, Mariposa, Bug Band, and Backyard is Buzzing Along as well as some traditional songs like Skip to My Lou, Itsy Bitsy Spider, and Five Little Butterflies. There is a new sure-fire hit titled Bed Bugs so if you love the “Wiggle Worm” song, you’ll love this one too. Also included on this recording is the song that goes along with my upcoming book THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED SOME BUGS.
NEW MOON, MUSIC FOR LITTLE FOLKS
Next, as if that is not cool enough, we are also releasing the 20th Anniversary Edition of Johnette's first recording for children with Dickie Knicks as the children's music duet "New Moon." Only 100 copies were printed of this original recording in 1990. The original recording has been digitized and is being released now to the general pubic for the first time. This recording planted the seeds of all the CDs that followed and you won’t believe how young I sound!
Download the two new CDs today at http://www.johnettedowning.com/digital.html
Great news! The long awaited BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGS CD is now available to download from the Johnette Downing web site Store at http://www.johnettedowning.com/digital.html The physical CD will not be released until Fall 2010, but you can download the entire 20 song CD for only $10 today!
BOOGIE WOOGIE BUGS
Spiders and slugs and roaches, oh my! The backyard is buzzing alive with a boogie-woogie jive. Play in the bug band and sing some creepy, crawly and catchy songs about insects. You'll get these great fan favorite songs: Cockroach, Mariposa, Bug Band, and Backyard is Buzzing Along as well as some traditional songs like Skip to My Lou, Itsy Bitsy Spider, and Five Little Butterflies. There is a new sure-fire hit titled Bed Bugs so if you love the “Wiggle Worm” song, you’ll love this one too. Also included on this recording is the song that goes along with my upcoming book THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED SOME BUGS.
NEW MOON, MUSIC FOR LITTLE FOLKS
Next, as if that is not cool enough, we are also releasing the 20th Anniversary Edition of Johnette's first recording for children with Dickie Knicks as the children's music duet "New Moon." Only 100 copies were printed of this original recording in 1990. The original recording has been digitized and is being released now to the general pubic for the first time. This recording planted the seeds of all the CDs that followed and you won’t believe how young I sound!
Download the two new CDs today at http://www.johnettedowning.com/digital.html
Accelerated Reader Quiz Number
For all the Accelerated Readers out there, here is the pertinent information you will need to earn points for my AR book Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud:
AR Quiz No.135220 EN
Book Level: 4.3
AR Point: 0.5
Yeah AR! Now go out and read, read, READ!
AR Quiz No.135220 EN
Book Level: 4.3
AR Point: 0.5
Yeah AR! Now go out and read, read, READ!
Tour Dates - August 2010
August 6 at 11:00, Family Friendly Fridays Concert Series, National Jazz Park indoor Visitors Center, 916 N St. Peter, New Orleans, LA
August 6 at 12:00-1:00, Book Signing, Tisket A Tasket Book Shop, Decatur, New Orleans, LA
August 12 at 11:00 & 7:00, High Point Library, High Point, NC
August 14 at 2:00, New Hanover County Library, Wilmington, NC
August 16 at 2:00, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill, NC
August 17-31, North Carolina
August 6 at 12:00-1:00, Book Signing, Tisket A Tasket Book Shop, Decatur, New Orleans, LA
August 12 at 11:00 & 7:00, High Point Library, High Point, NC
August 14 at 2:00, New Hanover County Library, Wilmington, NC
August 16 at 2:00, Chapel Hill Public Library, Chapel Hill, NC
August 17-31, North Carolina
Publishers Weekly
Fall Children's Listings
THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED SOME BUGS ($16.99) by Johnette Downing tells of a woman who gulps down all sorts of bugs (5-8).
-Publishers Weekly, July 19, 2010
Page 82
THERE WAS AN OLD LADY WHO SWALLOWED SOME BUGS ($16.99) by Johnette Downing tells of a woman who gulps down all sorts of bugs (5-8).
-Publishers Weekly, July 19, 2010
Page 82
Friday, July 23, 2010
State Library of Louisiana Home Page Feature!
Check out this link from the State Library of Louisiana home page:
http://www.state.lib.la.us/about-the-state-library/spotlight-on/johnette-downings-book-selected-to-represent-louisiana-at-national-book-festival
Whooo hooo!
http://www.state.lib.la.us/about-the-state-library/spotlight-on/johnette-downings-book-selected-to-represent-louisiana-at-national-book-festival
Whooo hooo!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
This from a lovely volunteer at my book signing at East Jefferson General Hospital yesterday:
I had fun like a kid at the book signing today. We played music and read books when it wasn't busy. We sold a lot of books and CD's. the benefit was EJGEN Hospital nurses scholarships.
- Jackie Elliott
Bill Elliott Realty
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Tour Dates - July 2010
July 1 at 10:00, East Carroll Parish Library, Lake Providence, LA
July 2 at 11:00, Family Friendly Fridays Concert Series, National Jazz Park, 916 N St. Peter, New Orleans, LA
July 2 at 12:00-1:00, Book Signing, Tisket A Tasket Book Shop, Decatur, New Orleans, LA
July 5 at 10:00, National Education Association Conference concert, New Orleans, LA
July 7 at 10:00 & 2:00, Allen Parish Library, Kinder & Oberlin, LA
July 8 at 10:00, Allen Parish Library, Oakdale, LA
July 9 from 10:00-2:00, Book signing, East Jefferson General Hospital Gift Shop, Metairie, LA
July 12 at 9:30 and 1:30, Summer camp performances, New Orleans, LA
July 15 at 10:00 & 2:00, Jackson Parish Library, Jonesboro, LA
July 19 at 10:00& 2:00, Iberia Parish Library, Parkview and Coteau, LA
July 20 at 10:00 & 2:00, Iberia Parish Library, New Iberia and Jeanerette, LA
July 26-29, Ouachita Parish Libraries, Monroe, LA
July 2 at 11:00, Family Friendly Fridays Concert Series, National Jazz Park, 916 N St. Peter, New Orleans, LA
July 2 at 12:00-1:00, Book Signing, Tisket A Tasket Book Shop, Decatur, New Orleans, LA
July 5 at 10:00, National Education Association Conference concert, New Orleans, LA
July 7 at 10:00 & 2:00, Allen Parish Library, Kinder & Oberlin, LA
July 8 at 10:00, Allen Parish Library, Oakdale, LA
July 9 from 10:00-2:00, Book signing, East Jefferson General Hospital Gift Shop, Metairie, LA
July 12 at 9:30 and 1:30, Summer camp performances, New Orleans, LA
July 15 at 10:00 & 2:00, Jackson Parish Library, Jonesboro, LA
July 19 at 10:00& 2:00, Iberia Parish Library, Parkview and Coteau, LA
July 20 at 10:00 & 2:00, Iberia Parish Library, New Iberia and Jeanerette, LA
July 26-29, Ouachita Parish Libraries, Monroe, LA
Spring 2011 release of TODAY IS MONDAY IN NEW YORK
TODAY IS MONDAY IN NEW YORK
Children's Book Release - slated for Spring 2011
Come and eat it up! Pelican Publishing Company is proud to announce the upcoming spring 2011 release of TODAY IS MONDAY IN NEW YORK written by multi-award winning children's book author and musician Johnette Downing and illustrated by award winning illustrator Deborah Ousley Kadair. The book, the third in a series, takes children through a culinary calendar describing a delicious New York dish for each day of the week. From Buffalo wings to Nathan's hot dogs, this yummy book will tempt the taste buds of young readers.
To celebrate the book release, Johnette Downing and Deborah Kadair will be giving author/illustrator visits and book signings throughout New York. To request an author/illustrator visit in spring 2011, please fill out the request form at: http://johnettedowning.com/booking.html To preorder books, contact Joseph Billingsley, Sales Manager, Pelican Publishing Company, jbillingsley@pelicanpub.com
Dig in to fun with a heaping spoonful of New York culinary tradition!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Johnette Downing's Book Selected to Represent Louisiana at National Book Festival
Johnette Downing’s Book Selected to Represent Louisiana at National Book Festival
Author and professional storyteller Johnette Downing’s book Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud has been selected to represent the state of Louisiana at this year’s National Book Festival, which is held in the fall on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Each year, a popular feature of the Festival is a free USA map given to attendees. When people enter the Pavilion of the States, organized by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, they may pick up a map and have it stamped or stickered at a table for each state within the Pavilion. Every state’s Center for the Book is asked to recommend one book title and author to represent its state. That list of books appears on the back of the map. There is only one title on the list from each state, a work of either fiction or non-fiction, a book about the state or by an author from the state.
The selection committee of the Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana chose Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud as the book that will represent the state of Louisiana and its literature for youth so well. Congratulations to Johnette Downing!
Author and professional storyteller Johnette Downing’s book Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud has been selected to represent the state of Louisiana at this year’s National Book Festival, which is held in the fall on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Each year, a popular feature of the Festival is a free USA map given to attendees. When people enter the Pavilion of the States, organized by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, they may pick up a map and have it stamped or stickered at a table for each state within the Pavilion. Every state’s Center for the Book is asked to recommend one book title and author to represent its state. That list of books appears on the back of the map. There is only one title on the list from each state, a work of either fiction or non-fiction, a book about the state or by an author from the state.
The selection committee of the Louisiana Center for the Book in the State Library of Louisiana chose Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud as the book that will represent the state of Louisiana and its literature for youth so well. Congratulations to Johnette Downing!
Mailbox - Letters from Fans and Friends
Johnette, just to let you know our camp was a huge success thanks to your precious books and music. The children absolutely loved both. I have heard so many moms say they have heard Chef Creole numerous times since camp was over. I loved the books so much I bought four of them for my NO grandchildren, and we sent home a note telling the parents about your books and music. Thanks for being so creative. Have a great summer.
-Carol Anne Caraway
-Carol Anne Caraway
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Mailbox - Letters from Fans and Friends
We just wanted to send you a BIG CONGRATULATIONS from Plaquemines Parish Libraries for you and “Why the Crawfish Lives in the Mud” being selected to represent Louisiana at the National Book Festival!!!
We could not think of a better book or a better author to represent Louisiana!!!
Sending our very best,
- Patrisha Walker
Assistant Library Director
Plaquemines Parish Libraries
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Tour Dates - July 2010
July 1 at 10:00, East Carroll Parish Library, Lake Providence, LA
July 2 at 11:00, Family Friendly Fridays Concert Series, National Jazz Park, 916 N St. Peter, New Orleans, LA
July 2 at 12:00-1:00, Book Signing, Tisket A Tasket Book Shop, Decatur, New Orleans, LA
July 5 at 10:00, Entertainment Conference Concert, New Orleans, LA
July 7 at 10:00 & 2:00, Allen Parish Library, Kinder & Oberlin, LA
July 8 at 10:00, Allen Parish Library, Oakdale, LA
July 12 at 9:30 & 1:30, Summer camp performances, New Orleans, LA
July 15 at 10:00 & 2:00, Jackson Parish Library, Jonesboro, LA
July 19 at 10:00& 2:00, Iberia Parish Library, Parkview and Coteau, LA
July 20 at 10:00 & 2:00, Iberia Parish Library, New Iberia and Jeanerette, LA
July 26-29, Ouachita Parish Libraries, Monroe, LA
July 2 at 11:00, Family Friendly Fridays Concert Series, National Jazz Park, 916 N St. Peter, New Orleans, LA
July 2 at 12:00-1:00, Book Signing, Tisket A Tasket Book Shop, Decatur, New Orleans, LA
July 5 at 10:00, Entertainment Conference Concert, New Orleans, LA
July 7 at 10:00 & 2:00, Allen Parish Library, Kinder & Oberlin, LA
July 8 at 10:00, Allen Parish Library, Oakdale, LA
July 12 at 9:30 & 1:30, Summer camp performances, New Orleans, LA
July 15 at 10:00 & 2:00, Jackson Parish Library, Jonesboro, LA
July 19 at 10:00& 2:00, Iberia Parish Library, Parkview and Coteau, LA
July 20 at 10:00 & 2:00, Iberia Parish Library, New Iberia and Jeanerette, LA
July 26-29, Ouachita Parish Libraries, Monroe, LA
NOLA Baby Reviews Chef Creole!
Book Reviews...What We're Reading
Chef Creole: Traditional
Song Adapted by Johnette Downing
Johnette Downing, illustrated by Deborah Ousley Kadair • $15.95
• Published by Pelican Publishing Company
New Orleans’ award-winning
songwriter and author Johnette
Downing introduces us to Chef
Creole in this delightful children’s
read (or sing) along. From the red
beans for eyes, his okra nose, and a praline mouth, he’s
the tastiest homage ever to our state’s rich food heritage.
Kids will love Kadair’s bold, collage-style illustrations,
and a handy glossary will help them learn about the best of
Louisiana fare.
-NOLA Baby, September/October 2009, www.nolababy.com
Chef Creole: Traditional
Song Adapted by Johnette Downing
Johnette Downing, illustrated by Deborah Ousley Kadair • $15.95
• Published by Pelican Publishing Company
New Orleans’ award-winning
songwriter and author Johnette
Downing introduces us to Chef
Creole in this delightful children’s
read (or sing) along. From the red
beans for eyes, his okra nose, and a praline mouth, he’s
the tastiest homage ever to our state’s rich food heritage.
Kids will love Kadair’s bold, collage-style illustrations,
and a handy glossary will help them learn about the best of
Louisiana fare.
-NOLA Baby, September/October 2009, www.nolababy.com
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Tour Dates - June 2010
June 3 at 2:00, Montegut Library, Montegut, LA
June 4 at 10:00 & 2:00, Sabine Parish Library, Many & Zwolle, LA
June 5 at 12:00 & 1:00, Jefferson Parish Regional Library, Metairie, LA
June 8 at 10:00 & 2:00, St. James Parish Library, Lutcher & Vacherie, LA
June 10 at 10:00 & 2:00, Webster Parish Library, Minden & Springhill, LA
June 11 at 10:00, St. Bernard Parish Library, Chalmette, LA
June 12 at 1:00, Book Signing, A Tisket a Tasket Book Store, New Orleans, LA
June 12 at 3:00, Family Friendly Friday (on SATURDAY) Concert Series, New Orleans, LA, outdoors in the Dutch Alley Performance Pavillion
June 13 at 3:00, Concert, Creole Tomato Festival, Dutch Alley outdoor Performance Pavillion Stage & Childrens Area, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
June 14-18 and 21-22 at 10:00 & 2:30, East Baton Rouge Parish Library, Carver, Main, Baker, Scotlandville, River, Jones, Eden, Bluebonnet, Central Zachary, Delmont, Greenwell and Pride Branches, Baton Rouge Metro area, LA
June 18 at 7:00 p.m., Book Signing and Reading, Barnes & Noble, Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge, LA
June 23 at 10:00 & 2:00,Iberville Parish Library, Plaquemine & Rosedale-Grosse Tete, LA
June 24 at 10:30 & 2:00, Iberville Parish Libraries, East Iberville & White Castle, LA
June 25 at 10:00, Iberville Parish Library, Bayou Sorrel, LA
June 29 at 10:00, West Feliciana Parish Library, St. Francisville, LA
June 30 at 10:00 & 2:00, West Carroll Parish Library, Oak Grove, LA
June 4 at 10:00 & 2:00, Sabine Parish Library, Many & Zwolle, LA
June 5 at 12:00 & 1:00, Jefferson Parish Regional Library, Metairie, LA
June 8 at 10:00 & 2:00, St. James Parish Library, Lutcher & Vacherie, LA
June 10 at 10:00 & 2:00, Webster Parish Library, Minden & Springhill, LA
June 11 at 10:00, St. Bernard Parish Library, Chalmette, LA
June 12 at 1:00, Book Signing, A Tisket a Tasket Book Store, New Orleans, LA
June 12 at 3:00, Family Friendly Friday (on SATURDAY) Concert Series, New Orleans, LA, outdoors in the Dutch Alley Performance Pavillion
June 13 at 3:00, Concert, Creole Tomato Festival, Dutch Alley outdoor Performance Pavillion Stage & Childrens Area, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
June 14-18 and 21-22 at 10:00 & 2:30, East Baton Rouge Parish Library, Carver, Main, Baker, Scotlandville, River, Jones, Eden, Bluebonnet, Central Zachary, Delmont, Greenwell and Pride Branches, Baton Rouge Metro area, LA
June 18 at 7:00 p.m., Book Signing and Reading, Barnes & Noble, Perkins Rowe, Baton Rouge, LA
June 23 at 10:00 & 2:00,Iberville Parish Library, Plaquemine & Rosedale-Grosse Tete, LA
June 24 at 10:30 & 2:00, Iberville Parish Libraries, East Iberville & White Castle, LA
June 25 at 10:00, Iberville Parish Library, Bayou Sorrel, LA
June 29 at 10:00, West Feliciana Parish Library, St. Francisville, LA
June 30 at 10:00 & 2:00, West Carroll Parish Library, Oak Grove, LA
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Boogie Woogie Bugs CD
I have finished recording and mastering my Boogie Woogie Bugs CD! The cover photo has been taken and now I am working on the liner notes. The CD should be released in fall 2010! Some of the songs on the CD are: Cockroach, Mariposa, Bug Band, Head Thorax Abdomen, Skip to My Lou and Backyard is Buzzin' Alive.
Stay tuned for more details!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
The Baton Rouge Advocate Reviews Today is Monday in Texas
http://www.2theadvocate.com/entertainment/93807924.html?showAll=y&c=y
TODAY IS MONDAY IN TEXAS
By Johnette Downing, illustrated by Deborah Ousley Kadair; Pelican, $16.99
New Orleans singer/songwriter Downing has adapted another traditional song into the children’s book Today is Monday in Texas.
The lyrical text covers each day of the week and associates it with a favorite food of Texas, from Monday’s pan de campo, or camp bread, to Sunday’s strudel. Kadair returns with more colorful collage illustrations, adding a little whimsy to the words. Extras at the back of the book include a word menu, pan de campo recipe and the song score.
-Judy Bergeron
TODAY IS MONDAY IN TEXAS
By Johnette Downing, illustrated by Deborah Ousley Kadair; Pelican, $16.99
New Orleans singer/songwriter Downing has adapted another traditional song into the children’s book Today is Monday in Texas.
The lyrical text covers each day of the week and associates it with a favorite food of Texas, from Monday’s pan de campo, or camp bread, to Sunday’s strudel. Kadair returns with more colorful collage illustrations, adding a little whimsy to the words. Extras at the back of the book include a word menu, pan de campo recipe and the song score.
-Judy Bergeron
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Children's Book Week Celebration on The Balancing Act (CBS)
O2 Media’s Hit Morning Show The Balancing Act Welcomes The Children’s Book Council to the Program
Week-Long Series Celebrates Children’s Book Week
Pompano Beach 5/06/2010 03:19 PM GMT (TransWorldNews)
(Pompano Beach, FL—May 2010) The Balancing Act celebrates Children’s Book Week by featuring children’s book authors in a special week-long series. Join The Balancing Act along with The Children’s Book Council as the special series kicks off Monday, May 10th – airing every day through Friday, May 14th at 7:00am (ET/PT) on Lifetime Television.
Children’s Book Week is the longest running national literacy initiative in the country, and The Children’s Book Council (CBC) has been a main sponsor since 1945.
In our week-long series The Balancing Act spotlights children’s book authors Johnette Downing, Barbara Bottner, Carol Nevius, Jon Scieszka, and Josephine Nobisso. Each author talks about the importance and the magic of children’s books and reading, as well as introducing one of their own books to our viewers.
At the Children’s Book Council, they believe in order to foster a true love of reading, we need to expand the definition of what counts as reading. If children want to read a book online, or a graphic novel, or even a cereal box, it’s because that’s what interests them most -- and we need to encourage them.
Reading is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, and reading with your child is one of the greatest gifts either one of you will ever give -- or receive.
For more information, visit http://www.cbcbooks.org/ and http://www.bookweekonline.com/.
About The Balancing Act: The TV show airs on Lifetime Television at 7:00am (ET/PT) -- and is America’s only morning show that’s about women, for women, and trusted by women. Celebrating life and all there is to accomplish, The Balancing Act inspires and empowers with entertaining and educational segments, placing women in the best position to achieve success in every area of their lives. For additional information or to view a segment, visit www.TheBalancingAct.com.
Week-Long Series Celebrates Children’s Book Week
Pompano Beach 5/06/2010 03:19 PM GMT (TransWorldNews)
(Pompano Beach, FL—May 2010) The Balancing Act celebrates Children’s Book Week by featuring children’s book authors in a special week-long series. Join The Balancing Act along with The Children’s Book Council as the special series kicks off Monday, May 10th – airing every day through Friday, May 14th at 7:00am (ET/PT) on Lifetime Television.
Children’s Book Week is the longest running national literacy initiative in the country, and The Children’s Book Council (CBC) has been a main sponsor since 1945.
In our week-long series The Balancing Act spotlights children’s book authors Johnette Downing, Barbara Bottner, Carol Nevius, Jon Scieszka, and Josephine Nobisso. Each author talks about the importance and the magic of children’s books and reading, as well as introducing one of their own books to our viewers.
At the Children’s Book Council, they believe in order to foster a true love of reading, we need to expand the definition of what counts as reading. If children want to read a book online, or a graphic novel, or even a cereal box, it’s because that’s what interests them most -- and we need to encourage them.
Reading is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, and reading with your child is one of the greatest gifts either one of you will ever give -- or receive.
For more information, visit http://www.cbcbooks.org/ and http://www.bookweekonline.com/.
About The Balancing Act: The TV show airs on Lifetime Television at 7:00am (ET/PT) -- and is America’s only morning show that’s about women, for women, and trusted by women. Celebrating life and all there is to accomplish, The Balancing Act inspires and empowers with entertaining and educational segments, placing women in the best position to achieve success in every area of their lives. For additional information or to view a segment, visit www.TheBalancingAct.com.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Johnette Downing to appear on The Balancing Act for Lifetime Television
Johnette will appear on the national TV morning show The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV! Johnette’s segment will air on Tuesday, May 11, during the program which starts at 7am. Eastern/Pacific Time.
This Book Week, watch The Balancing Act on Lifetime every morning from 7 to 8 a.m. for a daily dose of great children's authors! The CBC has paired with the show to produce a week-long celebration of Children's Book Week. Monday to Friday, May 10 - 14, one author each day will appear on air to talk about their work, writing for children, and of course, Children's Book Week. Read on for the viewing guide!
Monday: Jon Scieszka, inaugural National Ambassador for Young People's Literature (Penguin and Simon & Schuster)
Tuesday: Johnette Downing (Pelican Publishing)
Wednesday: Barbara Bottner (Random House)
Thursday: Joi Nobisso (Gingerbread House)
Friday: Carol Nevius (Marshall Cavendish)
Set your DVR or visit the CBC website to find links to the segments!
This Book Week, watch The Balancing Act on Lifetime every morning from 7 to 8 a.m. for a daily dose of great children's authors! The CBC has paired with the show to produce a week-long celebration of Children's Book Week. Monday to Friday, May 10 - 14, one author each day will appear on air to talk about their work, writing for children, and of course, Children's Book Week. Read on for the viewing guide!
Monday: Jon Scieszka, inaugural National Ambassador for Young People's Literature (Penguin and Simon & Schuster)
Tuesday: Johnette Downing (Pelican Publishing)
Wednesday: Barbara Bottner (Random House)
Thursday: Joi Nobisso (Gingerbread House)
Friday: Carol Nevius (Marshall Cavendish)
Set your DVR or visit the CBC website to find links to the segments!
TMD Celebrity News Reviews Today is Monday in Louisiana
Today Is Monday In Louisiana
Product Description
On Monday, there are red beans to eat, and on Tuesday, po-boys. On Wednesday, gumbo is served, and on it goes throughout the week, each day bringing another unique and tasty Louisiana dish to the table.
“Today Is Monday in Louisiana,” based on a song by New Orleans singer/songwriter Johnette Downing, rhythmically takes children through a culinary calendar, noting a meal a day that represents the best of Cajun, Creole, African, and French foods. Includes a glossary and a recipe for red beans and rice.
Read More at Amazon.com: Today Is Monday In Louisiana
TMD Celebrity News is Associated with Amazon.com
April 20, 2010
http://tmdcelebritynews.com/today-is-monday-in-louisiana/09844
3 Responses for “Today Is Monday In Louisiana”
Shu-chin Chen says:
April 30, 2010 at 9:01 am
Excellent book!! Even my 22-month-old daughter can read by herself, and she loves to read again and again everyday.Rating: 5 / 5
A. T. Stanga says:
April 30, 2010 at 9:55 am
awesome book! so true about how we eat here in southern louisiana! great pictures and easy for the kids to memorize!Rating: 5 / 5
Jenifer Kellystrauss says:
April 30, 2010 at 11:58 am
This is a fun book to read or sing a long to. Sometimes, we play Johnette’s CD, From the Gumbo Pot, and turn the pages to the song instead of reading words. My son loves this book and so do the kids in my Pre-K class! It exposes/teaches the children to so many things: great story, collage art as an illustrative tool, Louisiana culture, days of the week, rhythm…. My picky 2 1/2 year old has also become interested in trying some of these foods! So, I love it!Rating: 5 / 5
Product Description
On Monday, there are red beans to eat, and on Tuesday, po-boys. On Wednesday, gumbo is served, and on it goes throughout the week, each day bringing another unique and tasty Louisiana dish to the table.
“Today Is Monday in Louisiana,” based on a song by New Orleans singer/songwriter Johnette Downing, rhythmically takes children through a culinary calendar, noting a meal a day that represents the best of Cajun, Creole, African, and French foods. Includes a glossary and a recipe for red beans and rice.
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April 20, 2010
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3 Responses for “Today Is Monday In Louisiana”
Shu-chin Chen says:
April 30, 2010 at 9:01 am
Excellent book!! Even my 22-month-old daughter can read by herself, and she loves to read again and again everyday.Rating: 5 / 5
A. T. Stanga says:
April 30, 2010 at 9:55 am
awesome book! so true about how we eat here in southern louisiana! great pictures and easy for the kids to memorize!Rating: 5 / 5
Jenifer Kellystrauss says:
April 30, 2010 at 11:58 am
This is a fun book to read or sing a long to. Sometimes, we play Johnette’s CD, From the Gumbo Pot, and turn the pages to the song instead of reading words. My son loves this book and so do the kids in my Pre-K class! It exposes/teaches the children to so many things: great story, collage art as an illustrative tool, Louisiana culture, days of the week, rhythm…. My picky 2 1/2 year old has also become interested in trying some of these foods! So, I love it!Rating: 5 / 5
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