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Apples and Teachers

4.17.2012




It is a long-standing fact that apples have been associated with teachers. Never in all my years of school did I give a fresh apple to any of my teachers. My mother would always give presents to our elementary school teachers at Christmas and sometimes at the end of the school year; although we weren’t in the habit of giving fresh fruit. I decided to ask the question; Why are apples associated with teachers? 

  • A teacher’s salary was barely enough to live on, especially in the small prairie towns, so to say thank you for a job well done parents would send apples to school to give to the teacher.
  • Apples were a present when no other gift could be presented.
  • Apples come in different colors and represent children in their varieties of sizes.
  • Apples grow from the strongest branches on the tree after being cultivated and nurtured and just as children are cultivated and nurtured with education they become strong of mind and wisdom.
Being that the 2011/2012 school year is almost at an end will you be giving a present to your child’s teacher.  Will it be some type of apple? 


 

A Boy Called Duct Tape Reviewed at Cozy With a Book

4.12.2012



Chris Cloud, author of the young adult book, A Boy Called Duct Tape is on his virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. Today, his book is reviewed at Cozy with a Book is spotlighted at Visit his tour page during the month of April to follow along his tour. 

About A Boy Called Duct Tape 

Pablo Perez is a 12-year-old poor kid without much going for him. His classmates have dubbed him “Duct Tape” because his tattered discount-store sneakers are held together with…you guessed it, duct tape. He can’t escape the bullying. 

Pablo’s luck, however, changes after he finds a $20 gold coin while swimming in a river near his home. Pablo later buys a $1 treasure map at the county fair. The map shows the route to the “lost treasure” of Jesse James. Pablo can’t help but wonder: Is there a link between the map and the gold coin? He is determined to find out, and he, his 9-year-old sister and 13-year-old cousin hire an ill-natured cave guide, and begin a treacherous underground adventure in search of treasure.

Purchase in kindle or book form at Amazon
 
If you would like information about a book tour, please visit my blog, Writing Daze or email Rebecca at Rebecca.camarena@yahoo.com


 

The Adventures of Baby Jaimie Interviewed at The Children’s and Teen’s Book Connection

4.10.2012



Jaimie Hope, author of the children’s book, The Adventures of Baby Jaimie: Baby Jaimie gets Stage Fright is on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book  this month of April, 2012 to talk about her book, the writing life and her future projects. Today she will be visiting The Children’s and Teen’s Book Connection.
 
About The Adventures of Baby Jaimie

Baby Jaimie is in her first year of school. She has made many new friends and learned lots of things. Now she will learn what it means to be a team player when she is in her very first play. Follow Baby Jaimie as she learns the lesson, there are no small parts, only small actors. 

Purchase the book at Amazon
 
If you would like information about a book tour, please visit my blog, Writing Daze or email Rebecca at Rebecca.camarena@yahoo.com


 

A Boy Called Duct Tape Interviewed at Beyond the Books

4.06.2012



Chris Cloud, author of the young adult book, A Boy Called Duct Tape is on his virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. Today, he is spotlighted at Beyond the Books. Visit his tour page during the month of April to follow along his tour. 

About A Boy Called Duct Tape 

Pablo Perez is a 12-year-old poor kid without much going for him. His classmates have dubbed him “Duct Tape” because his tattered discount-store sneakers are held together with…you guessed it, duct tape. He can’t escape the bullying. 

Pablo’s luck, however, changes after he finds a $20 gold coin while swimming in a river near his home. Pablo later buys a $1 treasure map at the county fair. The map shows the route to the “lost treasure” of Jesse James. Pablo can’t help but wonder: Is there a link between the map and the gold coin? He is determined to find out, and he, his 9-year-old sister and 13-year-old cousin hire an ill-natured cave guide, and begin a treacherous underground adventure in search of treasure.

Purchase in kindle or book form at Amazon
 
If you would like information about a book tour, please visit my blog, Writing Daze or email Rebecca at Rebecca.camarena@yahoo.com


 

The Adventures of Baby Jaimie Book Excerpt at Bluebell Books

4.05.2012



Jaimie Hope, author of the children’s book, The Adventures of Baby Jaimie: Baby Jaimie gets Stage Fright is on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book  this month of April, 2012 to talk about her book, the writing life and her future projects. Today she will be visiting Bluebell Books

About The Adventures of Baby Jaimie

Baby Jaimie is in her first year of school. She has made many new friends and learned lots of things. Now she will learn what it means to be a team player when she is in her very first play. Follow Baby Jaimie as she learns the lesson, there are no small parts, only small actors. 

Purchase the book at Amazon
 
If you would like information about a book tour, please visit my blog, Writing Daze or email Rebecca at Rebecca.camarena@yahoo.com


 

A Boy Called Duct Tape Virtual Book Tour Chats Interviewed at As The Pages Turn

4.03.2012



Chris Cloud, author of the young adult book, A Boy Called Duct Tape is on his virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book. Today, he is spotlighted at As the Pages Turn. Visit his tour page during the month of April to follow along his tour. 

About A Boy Called Duct Tape 

Pablo Perez is a 12-year-old poor kid without much going for him. His classmates have dubbed him “Duct Tape” because his tattered discount-store sneakers are held together with…you guessed it, duct tape. He can’t escape the bullying. 

Pablo’s luck, however, changes after he finds a $20 gold coin while swimming in a river near his home. Pablo later buys a $1 treasure map at the county fair. The map shows the route to the “lost treasure” of Jesse James. Pablo can’t help but wonder: Is there a link between the map and the gold coin? He is determined to find out, and he, his 9-year-old sister and 13-year-old cousin hire an ill-natured cave guide, and begin a treacherous underground adventure in search of treasure.

Purchase in kindle or book form at Amazon
 
If you would like information about a book tour, please visit my blog, Writing Daze or email Rebecca at Rebecca.camarena@yahoo.com


 

The Adventures of Baby Jaimie spotlighted at Maureen’s Musings




Jaimie Hope, author of the children’s book, The Adventures of Baby Jaimie: Baby Jaimie gets Stage Fright is on her first virtual book tour with Pump Up Your Book  this month of April, 2012 to talk about her book, the writing life and her future projects. Today she will be visiting Maureen’s Musings

About The Adventures of Baby Jaimie

Baby Jaimie is in her first year of school. She has made many new friends and learned lots of things. Now she will learn what it means to be a team player when she is in her very first play. Follow Baby Jaimie as she learns the lesson, there are no small parts, only small actors. 

Purchase the book at Amazon
 
If you would like information about a book tour, please visit my blog, Writing Daze or email Rebecca at Rebecca.camarena@yahoo.com