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Michigan Reading Association Summer Literature Conference

May.18.2012

Tues. July 10, 2012--Janet Heller will be speaking about “Using Stories and Nonfiction for Kids to Combat Bullying” from 1:30 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. at the Michigan Reading Association’s Summer Literature Conference at the Bavarian Inn Lodge and Conference Center in Frankenmuth, Michigan. She will also host a table at the Authors’ Luncheon from 12:30 p.m. to 1:20 p.m., and her books will be on display and for sale. Janet Heller will autographing her poetry book Traffic Stop (Finishing Line Press, 2011) and her award-winning children's book about bullying How the Moon Regained Her Shape (Sylvan Dell, 2006). The theme of the conference is “Literacy for All: Instilling the Love of Literature and the Power of Language.” Location: The Bavarian Inn Lodge, 1 Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth MI 48734. For more information, please e-mail the Michigan Reading Association at mra@michiganreading.org , phone the MRA at 800-672-7323,...

Janet's Latest Blogs

Apr.14.2012 - 4:53 pm
On April 5, 2012, the new documentary movie Bully, which had originally been rated "R," received a revised rating of "PG-13" after an extensive petition drive.  The...
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Nov.16.2011 - 9:53 pm
Last Sunday, I watched PBS's The Song of Lunch on Masterpiece Theatre.  This drama focuses on a reunion of two former lovers, who meet for lunch in an Italian restaurant...
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Oct.26.2011 - 2:38 pm
I'm enjoying the episodes of Case Histories on PBS's Masterpiece Theater.  Each program covers several interlocking cases.  The first episode involves mysteries...
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Sep.12.2011 - 2:04 pm
            Two years ago, when she was penalized for a foot fault, star tennis player Serena Williams completely lost her...
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Comments from Janet

Dec.09.2011 - 1:40 pm
In response to: Author Event at Kazoo Books on Parkview
Other authors and artists available that day at Kazoo Books include Loreen Niewenhuis, Vic and Ruth Eichler, Erika...
Oct.26.2011 - 2:45 pm
In response to: Case Histories on PBS's Masterpiece Theater
I would like to write a mystery.  I have always liked to solve puzzles. 
Sep.30.2010 - 1:52 pm
In response to: Frequently Confused Similar Words
Dear Jodi, Thank you for your comment about pronoun confusion.  I agree that this is another example of pretentiousness...
Sep.30.2010 - 1:48 pm
In response to: Frequently Confused Similar Words
Dear Eric, Thank you for your humorous comment.  Yes, we do need to have a sense of humor when dealing with word...
Jun.08.2010 - 6:56 pm
In response to: Literature for Children Should Break Rules and Defy Boundaries
Dear Nina Schuyler, Thank you so much for your comment.  You are the first person to comment on my new blog and website...

Published Reviews

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May.14.2012
Published by Kristi's Book Nook
Book Review: How the Moon Regained Her Shape, Posted by Kristi Bernard, Monday, May 14, 2012, website http://kristisbooknook.blogspot.com   Title: How the Moon Regained Her...

Upcoming Events

10 Jul 2012 - 12:30 pm
Frankenmuth, Michigan 48734