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Reading To Children

READING TO CHILDREN One of the best things about being an author is reading to children.  There is an indescribable feeling (even for the most seasoned writer) when you glance up from the page and see the ignition of interest … Continue reading

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SUMMER READING

Set during the 4th of July weekend and perfect for summer reading, Saltwater Taffy follows the lives of five ‘tween-age’ friends as they embark on an epic journey of treasure hunting adventure and self-discovery. “A perfect read for the summer.  A … Continue reading

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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSEMBLY Inspire your students and book your next author visit school assembly with award-winning Saltwater Taffy author and filmmaker, Eric DelaBarre.  Having reached over 15,000 children across the country with schools and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Eric’s … Continue reading

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INSPIRING YOUNG READERS WITH SALTWATER TAFFY

INSPIRING YOUNG READERS WITH SALTWATER TAFFY Inspiring young readers is what being a children’s author is all about.  While it is great to read from the pages of your latest book, an author has a responsibility to entertain the kids … Continue reading

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7 SECRETS TO CREATE AVID TWEEN READERS

7 SECRETS TO CREATE AVID TWEEN READERS The reason we have 7 secrets to create avid tween readers is because recent statistics by the National Endowment for the Arts shows us that there is a rapid decline in reading skills of American children. … Continue reading

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Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Award WINNER

Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Award WINNER Saltwater Taffy has been given the 2012 Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Award in the LIFE SKILLS category!!!! The Gelett Burgess Children’s Book Awards advisory council looks for books that entertain and teach with an … Continue reading

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HOW TO HANDLE PEER PRESSURE

HOW TO HANDLE PEER PRESSURE Before we get to the 7 Simple Steps – How to Handle Peer Pressure, let’s talk about the super-secret ideal for anyone dealing with Peer Pressure: Stop worrying about being cool.

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AUTHOR VISITS – MERCER ISLAND, WA

AUTHOR VISITS – MERCER ISLAND, WA With multiple author visits on Mercer Island, WA. we are happy to report that Saltwater Taffy is alive and well on the island.  After the Mercer Island BOYS READ BOOK CLUB fell in love … Continue reading

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FEELING GREAT: IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

FEELING GREAT: IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD There is a secret to feeling great and that secret is this: it’s all in your head.  When you say nice things to yourself about yourself, you will feel the amazing energy of … Continue reading

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7 STEPS FOR CREATING YOUNG READERS

CREATING YOUNG READERS As the author of Saltwater Taffy, I feel I have learned what it takes to create young readers.  Here are 7 Steps for Creating Young Readers: 1. START EARLY: Twenty-six percent of children between the ages of three … Continue reading

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