Dino Manners

November Panel Chat: Writing and Publishing + Mini Book Fair

Tuesday November 16, 2010
6:30 - 8:30 pm
The PLAY Boutique
464 First Street
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
$15 general admission
FREE for Power MOB members whose memberships have not expired as of November 15, 2010
Click here to register online - RSVP is required

 

Interested in getting published? For many business owners, publishing helps add credibility and position the business owner as an expert in his/her field. Whether you are looking at publishing nonfiction or fiction books or articles, this panel chat session features local experts with writing tips and suggestions on how to get published.

 

Whether you are looking at publishing nonfiction or fiction books or articles, this panel chat session features local experts with tips on how to get published.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT

Party Idea - Invite an author to your event

Tired of the bouncy house idea for parties?  Why not invite a local author?  Check the SCBWI website to see if there is one near you that would be happy to come to your event for a signing or reading.  The money would be better spent giving the children the opportunity to speak with a real author, have a book signed and ask questions.

Great idea for a charity event, too.

What about a corporate event or workshop weekend?  Invite a topic related author to your event to talk about what they've written about and then answer questions, sign books, etc. This is much more memorable than a magician or quartet.

This is also a wonderful gift or donation for a school.  Many schools have courses on the writing process. Why not inspire them to continue to develop this skill by bringing in an author to talk to them directly about what it takes to write a book?

Consider it. 

If you are in the Beaverton/Portland area, contact me about these events. I'd love to work with you.

Illustrators also like to get out of their creative caves to speak and inspire.  Again, try the SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) website to find someone near you.

Raleigh Hill School Gallery Night

Gallery Night is a fundraiser for Art Literacy at Raleigh Hills School. I've been invited to bring Dino Manners to share with the attendees, as well as sell as a fundraiser.  How can I say no?

There will be jazz music, a violinist, an exhibition of art from all classes produced throughout the year, donated  refreshments to be sold as a fundraiser, areas for children to make more art and decorate paper to be made into plates.  I'm so glad, I was getting low on plastic plates for camping!

The cafeteria will be transformed, as will the rest of the school.

To see what this school does in their Art Lit program, you can see the projects and download the lesson plans at: http://www.artlit.us.

Event:

April 29, 2010 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Beaverton, Oregon

Rossmoor Elementary and The Writing Process

Susan Finch was invited to Rossmoor Elementary School in Los Alamitos to talk about the writing process to the student body.  It was a beautiful morning. Parents set out the class tarps for the grassy field known as, "Lake Rossmoor" as the students filed in for their regular Friday Morning assembly.

Storytime blog: Books aplenty in O.C.

From Dr. Seuss to 'Dino Manners,' we can't get enough kid book events. By Kristen SchottPublished: March, 2010

Wow – this week is like a kids-book bonanza. Let me tell you a little bit about what's been going on here, and what's happening this weekend: On Tuesday, in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday, I participated in the National Education Association's Read Across America Day. This was the second year in a row that I've taken part in this grand book-themed adventure, and I was so excited to be able to participate again. The program actually runs year-round and works to motivate kids and teens to read – and it all culminates on Dr. Seuss' birthday (of course!)

With the Help of Dino Manners, Kids Learn Safety Isn’t Only For the Birds

Author Susan Finch puckers up before Officer Byrd plants a kiss

They’ve been partners for 33 years, the turquoise-and-orange macaw and retired Los Angeles Police officer Michael Simonsen.

Chief John Welter answers a question about dinosaurs from Austin Finch

“He was the seventh animal at LAPD,” Simonsen told dozens of awe-struck children Friday at the Anaheim Family Justice Center. “His name isn’t James Bond; it’s James Byrd, and he’s not trained to shoot. He’s trained to poop.”

More than 50 children – some participants in APD’s Cops4Kids program – watched Officer Byrd’s every move as he rode a mini bicycle, picked up trash and looked both ways before he crossed the street.

Simonsen – and former Anaheim Web designer Susan M. Finch – visited the justice center to read from their children’s books, “The Adventures of Officer Byrd” and “Dino Manners.”

“It was so much fun to watch the children pick up important safety tips in such an entertaining way,” said Kerith Dilley, executive director of the AFJC Foundation.

Police Chief John Welter and City Attorney Cristina Talley read Dino Manners to the children. Afterward, Welter handed out gold APD badge stickers. And local McDonald’s owner Scott Frisbie donated refreshments.

“It’s nice to see the generosity of our community,” Dilley added, noting the authors offered 30-percent of book sales to AFJC. “And it’s always refreshing to watch young children interact with and build positive relationships with our police officers.”

Readers can buy Dino Manners until the end of March and a portion of the sale will benefit the foundation, Dilley said. “The book would be a great gift for the women and children in our survivor’s academy,” she said.

Kids enjoyed Officer Byrd's safety messages

Filed under: Community Programs, Family Justice Center | Tagged: LAPD, Los Angeles Police Department, Officer Byrd

Top Dino Stories of 2009...a Year in Review

Updated December 31, 2009

Top Dino & Fossil Finds of 2009, Chosen by Nat Geo News Readers

National Geographic

Large, lost, or simply unusual, a bevy of prehistoric beasts were brought to life in National Geographic News's most popular paleontology stories of the year.

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Travis R. Tischler/Australian Age of Dinosaurs

Fossils of three new dinosuars, like this Australovenator wintonensis, were discovered in Australia this year. But they were just one of the ten best discoveries of the year.

Large, "lost," or simply unusual, a bevy of prehistoric beasts were brought to life in throughout the year. A paleontologist's work is never done, it seems! 

But keeping up with the discoveries is a full-time job in itself. This past year saw new dinos in Australia, swarms of trilobites, snakes that were longer than buses, and more.

Teach your child to embrace "Plan B."

We had an unexpected weekend filled with Plan B's and sometimes C's, D's and E's.  At 3:30 Sunday morning we were awakened to our son sobbing that his lizards would die because the power went out.  Sure enough, the house was quiet and completely dark. Usually there are the random LED glows around the house from various equipment. Our trailer doesn't get this dark.

We assured him we would get the lizards warm.  Then my mind flew to thoughts of very cold tropical fish - the FISH TANK!  This is when Plan B went into action.

What the teachers are saying

"What a wonderful mix of informational text about dinosaurs and kid-friendly teaching in social relationships. 
This book weaves the magnetic appeal of dinosaur facts with much-needed tips on social manners for children. "

Kim Gerde

Raleigh Hills School - 2nd Grade teacher and mother.

A few activity pages to hold you over until you have your book.

Download sample_coloringpages.pdf (168.8K)

We'll have more pages and potentially a full activity book.

These are just a few puzzles to hold you over.  Sorry, these samples don't have the "answers in the back of the book"

Best of luck!

If you really like it, please email a copy of your colored sheets to us