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Hook Kids on History and Reading in 2006
With The Young Patriots Series!

April is National Poetry Month

Meet the Newest Young Patriot!

April 1-31 National Poetry Month (see article below)
April 10

Birthday of Young Patriot Lew Wallace*, author of Ben-Hur and native of Indiana.

April 10 - 16 National Library Week. The week-long festivities, which celebrate the contributions of libraries and library workers, include an observance of National Library Worker’s Day on April 12.
April 26 The newest Young Patriot’s birthday! Who is it? Find out below!

* Included in the Young Patriots Series. To learn more about these titles and the entire Young Patriots Series, visit the Patria Press website.

Special Announcement
From the Creator of
the Young Patriots Series

Hello all! A busy month welcomes the newest Young Patriot and brings some very special visitors to Indiana:Don't miss the opportunity to meet Young Patriots Series Illustrator AND Author on April 24 at Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana.

Young Patriots Series children's book author Montrew Dunham and illustrator Cathy Morrison will talk about their books, including how to get works published, at 6:30 pm in the Franklin College Napolitan Student Center's Branigin Room. Their collaborative efforts include James Whitcomb Riley, Abner Doubleday and Mahalia Jackson, three titles in the Young Patriots Series for children. The event is sponsored by Patria Press, the Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism, the Edinburgh Public Library, Johnson County Public Library, Greenwood Public Library and the Johnson County Community Foundation.

Doors for the free program in the Napolitan Student Center's Branigin Room will open at 5:30 p.m. The libraries will have displays set up with information and give-aways. Books written and illustrated by Dunham and Morrison, respectively, will be available for sale, and following their presentation, they will sign books for attendees. A portion of the proceeds from book sales that evening will be donated to the Franklin College Pulliam School of Journalism.

"We're excited about the opportunity to reach out to the local community," said Pulliam School of Journalism Director John Krull. "It's an insightful program on a worthwhile and interesting topic."

Dunham has written 15 books for young adults, all centering on historic American figures. A native of Indianapolis, some of her most recognized works are included in the Young Patriots Series of historical fiction.Morrison’s illustrating career spans over more than 20 years. She has illustrated a variety of award-winning titles, including all 13 Young Patriot books.

For information about the program, persons may call 317-738-8208 Won’t you all join us for what will be a wonderful evening for children’s book lovers!

Warmly,

Florrie


A New Young Patriot Joins the Line-up!

Introducing John Audubon, Young Naturalist

The newest offering from the Young Patriots Series features the childhood of John James Audubon, the world-famous wildlife artist, whose drawings of birds and animals still set the bar for excellence today. The young John's love of drawing sends him into the fields and woods near his country house in pursuit of winged models. Games and adventures also beckon: John confronts a ghost in the old water mill tower, presents his friend Cecile with a surprise birthday gift (that goes horribly wrong!), and sails off to seek his fortune in America. Check out a sample chapter, free Teacher’s guide and webquest and more at the John Audubon, Young Naturalist website!

Special Offer for this Newsletter ONLY!

To celebrate the “birth” of a new Young Patriot AND the birth of John James Audubon on April 26, all who purchase a copy of John Audubon, Young Naturalist during the month of April directly from our website will be put in a drawing to receive a Canadian First Day of Issue Cover and Stamps depicting images from John James Audubon’s famous collection, Birds of America. Suitable for framing, the stamps are the second set of a three-year series and were created from the original engraved images using Audubon’s original masterpieces owned by the New York Historical Society. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a piece of history! Order John Audubon now at the special introductory price of $13.95 ($15.95 after June 1)

 

Bring Science into the classroom with Audubon Adventures, a year-long program to bring hands-on natural history to your upper elementary students!

Celebrate National Poetry Month!
The Young Patriot Poets . . .

The importance of nurturing the creative thoughts of our children and students through poetry is the focal point of this month as we celebrate National Poetry Month! Think of creative ways to bring poetry into your daily reading activities.

Try this! A fun activity to incorporate both history research and poetry is to have your child or student research a past or present poet. Have him/her examine the tone of the poems by the chosen poet. How did the poet grow up? What historical events were happening during the poet’s lifetime that are evident in the poetry? Now that you know more about the poet and how and when he/she lived, write your own poem as if you were that poet, using the same tone and themes.

For example, Young Patriot James Whitcomb Riley had become known as “The Hoosier Poet” and “The Children’s Poet” because of his vivid description of Hoosier and American life in the during the turn of the century, many of them geared toward children.
Another Young Patriot poet, Phillis Wheatley, was the first African-American poet and writer of consequence. The themes and tones of her poetry are quite different from those of James Whitcomb Riley, as she was born nearly a century earlier and sold as a slave at the age of seven.

Save 25% on James Whitcomb Riley and Phillis Wheatley during National Poetry Month.
 

Resources for National Poetry Month:

Visit the Children’s Book Council  Poetry Showcase website and find an extensive list of free resources for celebrating Young People’s Poetry Week, (April 10-16) including ideas for teachers, librarians, booksellers and parents.


Beyond the Book . . .
Activities for Kids, Parents and Teachers
In honor of New Young Patriot—John Audubon!

Volume 12 of the Young Patriots Series
– John Audubon, Young Naturalist–
depicts the boyhood adventures of the
 famous bird and wildlife artist.

From the John Audubon, Young Naturalist
Teacher’s Guide

Onomatopoeia means words that are invented to
Imitate real sounds. Some bird names (e.g.,
chickadee, whippoorwill) sound just like their songs!
Challenge children to think of more birds that were
named for the sounds they make.

Find the complete Teacher’s Guide and Webquest here.

 

Looking Ahead . . .

The New Young Patriots Series Catalogue to be Released!

  • Not sure if you are on our list to receive our FREE catalogue? Please email us your address with your catalogue request.

  • May is Physical Fitness & Sports Month! We’ll show you ways to keep your brain and body in shape!

  • Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up in May. Click Here for more information.
Look for these topics and more in next month's newsletter!

We Want to Hear From You!

Thank you for all your suggestions in our previous months’ discussion topics. You are the most important element to the continued success of the Young Patriots Series.

We would love to hear from you and will personally answer your email with questions, suggestions or concerns.

Celebrate John Audubon, Young Naturalist – Special Discount Offer!

In honor of the release of our newest Young Patriot, receive John Audubon at a special introductory discount price of just $13.95 for the hardback and $8.95 for the paperback
AND
You will be entered in a drawing to win a Canadian First Day Cover and Stamp Issue of John Audubon bird illustrations!

To take advantage of this special offer, print the special order form, order online, or fax to 413-215-8030, or MAIL to Patria Press, Inc. PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.

Remember!

The Young-Patriot-of-the-Month Gift Pack may be ordered at ANY time during the year and lasts for the twelve months following the order month! Click Here for The Young-Patriot-of-the-Month Order Form with a book-of-the-month subscription!

All Young Patriots titles may also be ordered from your favorite wholesaler. Teacher's Guides and Webquests are always free and may be downloaded at our website.

Schools and libraries may also fax your purchase order to 413-215-8030, or mail to Patria Press, Inc., PO Box 752, Carmel, IN 46082.

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