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 | Dec 20, 2020 | Book News |
More Book News: Design Prize The talented designer Roberta Morris emailed me the other day to share that Elijah Lovejoy’s Fight for Freedom won a Graphic Design USA Award in its annual competition! I’m so happy for Roberta. We have collaborated on all three of... by Jennifer Phillips | Dec 10, 2020 | Book News |
Book News: Nina Biography Released, Goodreads Giveaway Alrighty. The second edition is now available of my young adult biography, Nina Kosterina: A Young Communist in Stalinist Russia! I’m calling it a great strong girl story with history woven in. Nina... 
by Jennifer Phillips | Dec 1, 2020 | Book News |
The Time Warp of November I’m not sure how to describe November except that sufficient sleep was not in the cards. Not all bad, although life as a special needs parent during a pandemic is presenting extra challenges and I work for a hospital managing an...