Like a River by Kathy Wiechman Calkins Creek Release Date: April 7, 2015 ISBN-13: 978-1629792095 | I am tickled to devote this blog to debut author Kathy Wiechman whose historical fiction novel Like a River will be released in early April. It has received a starred review from KIRKUS as well as other reviews like this one: “Silence guards a girl’s secret in one of Kathy Cannon Wiechman’s rich and real portraits. Like a River is beautifully researched, and it smells right.” -Richard Peck, Newbery Medalist for A Year Down Yonder |
Jennifer's Review: (Some Spoilers)
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"From Jackson Square to the Mississippi River, the story sparkles with French phrases, New Orleans colloquialisms, and vibrant, comic-book-style artwork depicting the city’s characters and treasures." - Back Cover
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I remember the excitement of visiting the public library as a child. The magic and suspense of reading favorites like The Velvet Room and The Secret Garden tugged at my imagination. Biographies of George Washington Carver and Betsy Ross allowed me to see the lives of those who came before me and to appreciate their accomplishments. Poetry collections like my favorite The Tall Book of Poems, which I took with me on sleepovers, introduced me to a range of poetry where I could consider how the placement and rhythm of words affected your mood – sometimes bouncy, other times melancholy. Plus, I really loved the way that book felt in my small hands. My goal in writing children’s books, I think, is an attempt to recreate those feelings, those early years of reading books where everything seemed possible.
I received an M.F.A. in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University and won the Karen and Philip Cushman Late Bloomer Award from SCBWI. I worked as a Children's Librarian for 20 years and still prefer to read books written for young people. I have two Cavapoo dogs named Prince Albert and Daisy Wu, and a black kitten named Mortimer. I am married and split time between homes with my husband Rod in Dayton, OH and in Cadiz, KY where we enjoy our pontoon boat on Lake Barkley.
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