by Jennifer Phillips | Aug 17, 2022 | Book News, News Updates |
What Are Psychotic Disorders? What Are Psychotic Disorders? is a hi-lo non-fiction book written for teens and grown-ups. The book teaches about psychosis, how it affects everyday life, and treatment options that can help people with this condition lead more productive...
by Jennifer Phillips | Dec 8, 2021 | Book News, News Updates |
The Invitation Ready for Book Deserts A magical box arrived last week. I almost didn’t open it, thinking it was a holiday gift from a relative. Luckily, I noticed Room to Read as the sender. Inside was a full paperback set of the non-profit’s Peace & Equality...
by Jennifer Phillips | Aug 4, 2021 | Book News, News Updates |
Nina Kosterina Biography Book Recognition My Nina Kosterina biography just received a 2021 Purple Dragonfly Award in the young adult category! — 2nd place in the young adult nonfiction category! I’m excited about any recognition that might get Nina’s...
by Jennifer Phillips | Jul 15, 2021 | Book News, News Updates |
Remembering Robert Wadlow Robert Wadlow passed away on this date in 1940. When he died at age 22, he was the world’s tallest person at a height of 8 feet 11 inches – a record he still holds. Robert didn’t choose his situation, but his accomplishment was in how...
by Jennifer Phillips | Jun 15, 2021 | Book News |
Take-Aways from Recent Panel Discussion The non-profit Room to Read, publisher of my picture book The Invitation, invited me to participate in a May talk about Diversity of Diversity – The Power of Books in Fostering Inclusive Communities. The Invitation is...
by Jennifer Phillips | Jun 15, 2021 | Book News |
Introducing The Invitation – Available Free Online As I wrote about in December, I was among the authors and illustrators hired by the non-profit Room to Read in the fall to develop a Peace & Equality picture book collection during a book sprint...