Tag Archives: Scholastic

An Interview with Art Director Jess Tice-Gilbert, by Virginia Law Manning

Posted on March 8, 2019 by EasternPennPoints

Each year I kick off the first day of my summer camp letting the children explore different picture book formats—the traditional hardcover, the less expensive paperback, sturdy board books, and a wide variety of novelty books. Books with flaps, tabs, … Continue reading →

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A Cafe Chat with Senior Editor and Author Orli Zuravicky, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on April 17, 2017 by EasternPennPoints

Orli Zuravicky is a senior editor at Scholastic, and she has written and edited over a hundred books for children. She’s about to add “2017 Pocono Retreat Faculty Member” to her long list of accomplishments! Here she is with a … Continue reading →

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Web Wednesday: Late January Edition, by Lori Ann Palma

Posted on January 25, 2017 by EasternPennPoints

Happy Wednesday! It’s late January, which means we’re one month down with winter, and if you’re like me, the end can’t come soon enough! I also want to remind you that there are *two days* left to submit to the … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Author Christine Kendall on Character and Intuition, by Anna Forrester

Posted on January 16, 2017 by EasternPennPoints

Christine Kendall lives and writes in Philadelphia. Her debut middle grade novel, RIDING CHANCE, was released by Scholastic in October, and has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category of ‘Outstanding Literary Work – Youth/Teens.  “Troy is a kid with a passion. And dreams. … Continue reading →

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A Cafe Chat With Jenne Abramowitz, Senior Editor At Scholastic, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on September 25, 2014 by EasternPennPoints

Here it is, Ladies and Gentlemen….the first of our newest series of Cafe Chats with the faculty of Fall Philly and Pitch Shop! Jenne Abramowitz, senior editor at Scholastic, has stopped by to talk books. Lucky us! Lindsay: Hi Jenne, … Continue reading →

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