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Kim Baccellia

Kim Baccellia

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I'm the YA author of EARRINGS OF IXTUMEA, CROSSED OUT, and NO MORE GODDESSES.   I'm a reviewer for YA Books Central.

Mice & Spiders & Webs...Oh My!

Mice & Spiders & Webs...Oh My!

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<p>Mice &amp; Spiders &amp; Webs...Oh My! Is your child a good listener? Rosemary is a little girl who is worried about returning to school after her teacher warns the class that they would soon have some mice, spiders, and webs in the classroom. Could Rosemary have misunderstood something? How can mice and spiders and webs belong at school? Full of &quot;Computer Speak,&quot; this story introduces young readers to basic computer terms in a delightful way! See if your child can discover the mystery of the misunderstood words, and learn about the fun of computers with Rosemary. This is the seventh rhyming children's book by this award-winning author, whose other bestselling books include My Fingerpaint Masterpiece, Manner-Man, Gimme-Jimmy, The Magic Word, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys, and Santa's Birthday Gift. Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won twenty-eight awards for her six previous rhyming books, and is also the author of seven published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. She has been called &quot;a modern day Dr. Seuss&quot; by GTMA Review. &quot;I love to teach, and this book teaches basic computer terms in a fun way. I am retired and spend six months of the year with my husband of 55 years, traveling from coast to coast and sharing books along the way. I grew up in The Willard Hotel in Washington, D.C. , where my father was the manager. I'm the original Eloise!&quot; Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/SherrillSCannon</p>

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<p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">&quot;Dream balances nightmare as Lupe makes a spiritual journey, comes face to face with living gods, and learns the truth about her parents, her own origins, and her destiny. Author Kim Baccellia uses Lupe's spiritual journey to frame some profound thoughts about our view of physical perfection (and how a Latina copes in a blonde world) and how traditional beliefs integrate with those of a faith like Catholicism. (When you're being threatened by Tezcatlipoca, do you pray to the Virgin of Guadalupe or to Ixchel?) Though herself a Mormon, Baccellia seems to have a good grasp of Latin Catholic sensibilities. In a genre market (fantasy) that is dominated by Celtic mythology and heroes drawn from a northern/western European aesthetic, a book featuring a young Latina heroine and a culture drawn from Native Central American and Hispanic influences is a welcome change.&quot; -<strong> Midwest Book Review</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">&quot;I highly recommend this book for Latinos and gringos alike... it is an enjoyable read and would be a good addition to anyone's library. Its energy is similar to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. However, it is not a re-write of it by any means. It is a substantial work on its own. This book (also available as an e-book) is an excellent find and I for one would love to see a sequel from this promising author.&quot; - <strong>Thunder Child Review</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">&quot;The use of Latino folk tales and culture was refreshing and gave a new twist to a familiar tale. The most well-developed character was Lupe's mother, whose inner struggle between serving the man she loves and saving her daughter was intriguing...&quot; - <strong>Writer's Post Journal</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">&quot;This is a fast-paced, easy read that will not only carry you to a fantasy land, but give you some insight into one of the fastest rising immigrant cultures in the United States. Classic themes are recombined and made new in this miniature saga.&quot; <strong>Huntress Reviews</strong>, three star review ***</font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">&quot;I just wanted to tell you that I recently purchased your book on Virtual Tales and I am very impressed. I am also Latina and a former ESL teacher (currently a fourth grade teacher) in Huntington Beach, CA. I love your details and it is great to find literature that my students can relate to.&quot; - <strong>Temple Salas-Yoshii</strong></font></p>