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... 
by Jennifer Phillips | Feb 1, 2021 | Book News |
Lovejoy Biography Award I’m happy to share that Elijah Lovejoy’s Fight for Freedom received 1st place in the YA nonfiction category in the annual Royal Dragonfly Award competition sponsored by Story Monsters. And my Lovejoy book trailer received...