Tasting the Sky, by Ibtisam Barakat

Some months ago I mentioned that my friend Ibtisam had written a memoir of her Palestinian childhood. Here it is, now published. Please click on this entry title to see the full description of the book, plus blurbs by Naomi Shihab Nye, Suzanne Fisher Staples, and me.

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The American Story in action...

Here's a blog entry from a mom (and fellow writer) whose son has connected current presidential scandal mess to Nixon's devolution, courtesy of my Watergate store in The American Story.

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The Winner's Circle running now in New York Post

This is chapter one of my Saratoga racing-themed serial novel, The Winner's Circle. It's been running in newspapers around the country for about three years, as part of the Breakfast Serials program. It's a ghost story. It's a horse story. Enjoy!

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The American Story named one of 2006's best by Chicago Public Library

According to Andrew Medlar, Chicago Public Library, Children and Young Adult Services,

"Many elements come into play in this selection of the most outstanding
titles for children and young adults that belong in every library and home.
Throughout the year we look carefully for:
* Books that meet high standards of writing and illustration
* Books that have a significant curriculum link
* Books that reflect living in an urban, multicultural society
* Books that present a topic not previously available in a juvenile
format
* Books that add zip to programs and special projects"

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