My daughters and I are back from the U.S. National Short Track Championships, held with the American Cup Finals, in Wausau, Wisconsin. What a blast!
There were incredible talents there on the ice. Up for grabs were a spot on the 2010 World Short Track Team for the American Cup men and every age-group championship title.
My girls and I skated four distances each. Corina’s lean is really improving in her new boots, and Antonia got two personal bests. I managed to get one personal best and finished out the season with both long track and short track national titles.
Now comes a short period of rest before the real work starts — dryland training over spring and summer. Running hills and stairs will remind me once again what sore legs feel like.
I’ve had the honor and immense pleasure of skating with many of the speed skaters that will be competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics. There aren’t many sports in which an amateur can train right alongside the best of the best, but speedskating is one of them. I’ve gotten to know a bunch of them, including Shani Davis, Nancy Swider-Peltz, Jr, Mitch Whitmore, Jilleanne Rookard, and others, and I can honestly say that they’re friendly and humble and fun people.
I wish them all great success. They train tirelessly, sacrifice much, and challenge themselves day in and day out. Congrats to them for what they’ve already accomplished and what is to come!
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The American Library Association has just released the 2010 list of literary award winners for the most prestigious awards that children’s books can receive.
The John Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to children’s literature goes to When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead and published by Wendy Lamb Books.
The Randolph Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children is The Lion & the Mouse, written and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney and published by LIttle, Brown, and Company Books for Young Readers.
The ALA announced many other awards and honors bestowed. You can find the announcement here and immediately add to your own reading list.
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USA Today has released its list of best-selling books for 2009. I’m happy to say that I’ve read most of top ten at least, which I’ve listed below, and many others are on my to-read list.
It’s no surprise that numbers one through four are New Moon, Eclipse, Twilight, and Breaking Dawn, in that order, all by Stephenie Meyer. Next come The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown and The Shack by William P. Young. Numbers seven and eight are both Diary of a Wimpy Kid installments, The Last Straw and Dog Days by Jeff Kinney. Rounding out the last two places are Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey and Going Rogue: An American Life by Sarah Palin.
Wondering how many of the books on USA Today’s list you’ve read? Check it out here and congratulate yourself for a year of good reading.
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Wow, it feels great to reach a goal. I’d hoped to finish a revision on a work in progress by the end of 2009, and I did it! I feel the piece is much stronger now than before and I’m really very pleased with it.
Now to move on to a Young Adult project that I’ve put on hold for half a year (It’s amazing how time flies!). It’s fun rereading what I’d put down so far; I’m liking the direction. I’ve got a long way to go before that manuscript’s finished, but the fun is in the journey.
Here’s hoping your goals for 2010 are met and exceeded! A new year, a new decade, a new chance to show ’em how it’s done!
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Anyone with a webcam can record him- or herself reading a book and send the link to loved ones, say a grandchild or family living stateside. There are even discounts for the brave men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces.
That child will then be able to see both the book fullscreen, page by page, and their loved one in a smaller screen reading it. Recipients can watch the reading over and over again, as many times as they want. Check out the site and especially the excellent demo!
What a great gift for those who want to be a regular part of a child’s life but find that distance gets in the way!
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Short Track Nationals
/0 Comments/in Speedskating /by SilviaMy daughters and I are back from the U.S. National Short Track Championships, held with the American Cup Finals, in Wausau, Wisconsin. What a blast!
There were incredible talents there on the ice. Up for grabs were a spot on the 2010 World Short Track Team for the American Cup men and every age-group championship title.
My girls and I skated four distances each. Corina’s lean is really improving in her new boots, and Antonia got two personal bests. I managed to get one personal best and finished out the season with both long track and short track national titles.
Now comes a short period of rest before the real work starts — dryland training over spring and summer. Running hills and stairs will remind me once again what sore legs feel like.
Success for the 2010 Olympics!
/1 Comment/in In The News, Speedskating /by SilviaI’ve had the honor and immense pleasure of skating with many of the speed skaters that will be competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics. There aren’t many sports in which an amateur can train right alongside the best of the best, but speedskating is one of them. I’ve gotten to know a bunch of them, including Shani Davis, Nancy Swider-Peltz, Jr, Mitch Whitmore, Jilleanne Rookard, and others, and I can honestly say that they’re friendly and humble and fun people.
I wish them all great success. They train tirelessly, sacrifice much, and challenge themselves day in and day out. Congrats to them for what they’ve already accomplished and what is to come!
2010 Award Winners
/0 Comments/in In The News /by SilviaThe John Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to children’s literature goes to When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead and published by Wendy Lamb Books.
The Randolph Caldecott Medal for most distinguished American picture book for children is The Lion & the Mouse, written and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney and published by LIttle, Brown, and Company Books for Young Readers.
The ALA announced many other awards and honors bestowed. You can find the announcement here and immediately add to your own reading list.
USA Today’s List of 2009 Best-Sellers
/0 Comments/in In The News /by SilviaIt’s no surprise that numbers one through four are New Moon, Eclipse, Twilight, and Breaking Dawn, in that order, all by Stephenie Meyer. Next come The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown and The Shack by William P. Young. Numbers seven and eight are both Diary of a Wimpy Kid installments, The Last Straw and Dog Days by Jeff Kinney. Rounding out the last two places are Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man by Steve Harvey and Going Rogue: An American Life by Sarah Palin.
Wondering how many of the books on USA Today’s list you’ve read? Check it out here and congratulate yourself for a year of good reading.
Meeting a Goal
/0 Comments/in A Writer Writes /by SilviaNow to move on to a Young Adult project that I’ve put on hold for half a year (It’s amazing how time flies!). It’s fun rereading what I’d put down so far; I’m liking the direction. I’ve got a long way to go before that manuscript’s finished, but the fun is in the journey.
Here’s hoping your goals for 2010 are met and exceeded! A new year, a new decade, a new chance to show ’em how it’s done!
Really Great Way to Be Right There!
/1 Comment/in In The News /by SilviaThis is so cool.
My husband’s children’s book, Welcome to Monster Isle, is now offered digitally on astorybeforebed.com. This is a great site with a super mission.
Anyone with a webcam can record him- or herself reading a book and send the link to loved ones, say a grandchild or family living stateside. There are even discounts for the brave men and women serving in the United States Armed Forces.
That child will then be able to see both the book fullscreen, page by page, and their loved one in a smaller screen reading it. Recipients can watch the reading over and over again, as many times as they want. Check out the site and especially the excellent demo!
What a great gift for those who want to be a regular part of a child’s life but find that distance gets in the way!