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Speaking Engagements

JULY 19

Break Into Prink Now with Children's Books
Shirley Raye will cover the intricacies of the craft of writing for kids and share an insiders' knowledge of marketing books for children. Discover how writing kid fiction differs from adult fiction and learn trade "secrets" such as tying your book topic to school curriculum to catch the eye of a New York editor. Learn key lessons in plotting children's fiction. She'll use a combination of writing exercises and discussion to help students break into the exciting world of writing for children.

 Price: $140.00 + NM gross receipts tax 
Register at WORDHARVEST
 

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BOOKS

Shirley Raye's latest title, Pup's Prairie Home (Picture Window Books) is in bookstores now.

 

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Do you want to learn all about mermaids? Check out Shirley Raye's book MERMAIDS, from Thompson Gale's MONSTER series.

 

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Shirley Raye's children's titles, The Princess and Her Pony and The Princesses' Lucky Day (both Picture Window Books), are in bookstores now.

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The Shepherd King

Shirley Raye's latest novel, The Shepherd King,  published by Vintage Romance Publishing, is in bookstores now. The Shepherd King is an historical novel set in northern New Mexico in 1891. Read more about it here. It's getting rave reviews!

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Book Signings

 

Want signed copies of Shirley Raye's books?

We've got great news for you! If you'll order the titles you want from Otowi Station and request inscription, Shirley Raye will sign them before Otowi ships them to you. You can call Otowi Station (505-662-9589) or email them for more information.

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Book News

 

PIGEON HERO! is now part of a traveling museum exhibit called "Keep 'Em Flying: Everyday Life in a WWII Fighter Squadron" sponsored by the Mid-America Arts Alliance, Texas Association of Museums, Texas Commission on the Arts; and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership, and a lifetime of learning. For more information about the exhibit, you can log on to the museum website HERE.

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Patriots in Petticoats: Heroines of the American Revolution (Random House) has just been named one of the "Best Children’s Book of the Year" for 2005 by the Bank Street College of Education. The nominating committee is comprised of educators, librarians, authors, parents and psychologists who share a common passion for the world of children’s literature.

 
 

 
 
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Patriots in Petticoats was named one of the best children's books of 2005 by Bank Street College of Education in New York

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Shirley Raye's PIGEON HERO has just received an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award for 2004.

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