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Hook Kids on History and Reading in 2007
With The Young Patriots Series.

April is National Poetry Month! See our feature below.
April 4

The 9th U.S. President and Young Patriot William Henry Harrison* died on this day in 1841 from pneumonia after only one month in office. He was the first president to die in office.
April 10

Birthday of Young Patriot Lew Wallace*, Governor, foreign minister, Civil War general, artist and author of the best-selling novel Ben-Hur. Did you know that Lew Wallace was also an inventor who held a patent for a new kind of railroad tie and fishing pole?  Learn More.
April 15 - 21 National Library Week. “National Library Week is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries, librarians and library workers and to promote library use and support…” Read On.
April 18 Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride. Young Paul Revere was an express rider employed in Massachusetts. In the spring of 1775, Revere was instructed to ride to Lexington, Massachusetts to inform Samuel Adams and John Hancock* that British troops were planning to arrest them. As he rode through the night on April 18, 1775, Revere warned each house along his way that “the British are coming!” Read more about Paul Revere in Volume 9 of The Young Patriots Series John Hancock: Independent Boy.
* Included in The Young Patriots Series. Click HERE for more information on all of The Young Patriots.

From the Creator of
the Young Patriots Series

FlorrieDear Subscribers-

As a child growing up in the 1950's, I would ride my blue Schwinn Flexible Flyer bike to the library every week. I can still remember the whiff of pencil shavings from the Boston pencil sharpener on the bookshelf mingled with the faint scent of musty covers from the old World Book Encyclopedia. The ink-on-paper aroma from the rows of Nancy Drew, Bobbsey Twins, Black Beauty and Wizard of Oz books in the Children's Room mixed with the smell of cardboard from the thousands of cards neatly filed in the wooden card catalogue file.

The card catalogue is digital now and the concept of a "book" has changed dramatically from 1950 to 2007, but the library remains the hub of the community and the keeper of our culture-celebrate National Library Week and take the young reader in your life to the library today!

We are thrilled to announce the debut of the first 9 volumes of the Young Patriots Series in audiobook format. Available from Blackstone Audio, the audiobooks have been two years in the making! Get the details later in the newsletter.

Happy Spring!

Warmly,

Florrie


Poets Among Us.

Celebrating National Poetry Month this April

The magnificent poets of our past have enriched our history to one of cultural diversity and beauty.

Friend of Mark Twain and President Benjamin Harrison, 19th-century poet and Young Patriot James Whitcomb Riley immortalized life in the Midwest in his beloved poetry still read today in classrooms around the country. Because of his vivid depictions of barefoot children tromping among the cornfields and through the “watering holes,” laced with “good ol’ family values” and crisp morning dew on the harvest, Riley became known as the “Children’s Poet.” Riley has inspired many of us—some to see things as they are, some to see things as they could be and some…to follow in Riley’s own footsteps in strive to inspire others.

Perhaps there is a young woman today, whom you may already know, who possesses the ability to educate others regarding human sacrifice and political injustice in a manner so beautiful one may mistake it for simply a lovely demonstration of poetry. Such were the works of Young Patriot Phillis Wheatley, a young girl sold into slavery during the Revolutionary era, who was largely self-taught and later became the first notable African-American writer in America.
“…young readers will be fascinated by Young Patriots like the gifted Phillis Wheatley, her ultimate triumph over circumstances that would defeat most people.” – ForeWord Magazine.

Celebrate National Poetry Month this April by finding a poet who inspires you!

 


Beyond the Book . . .
Activities for Kids, Parents and Teachers
Lew Wallace

Volume 3 of the Young Patriots Series
– Lew Wallace, Boy Writer –
depicts the boyhood adventures of one of the
most famous writers of the 19th century.

In honor of Lew Wallace’s birthday this April, here is a classroom activity from the Lew Wallace, Boy Writer
Teacher’s Guide:

Lew’s teacher tells him that the secret to writing is: “Everything must be clearly stated—Everything!” Challenge students to write a set of directions for a very common task, such as brushing one’s teeth, sharpening a pencil, or making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. When they’re done, have students read their directions aloud as you follow them, EXACTLY. This can be a really fun (and funny) exercise and will surely drive home the point about the value of precision in writing.

Find the complete Teacher’s Guide and Webquest here.

 

LISTEN to the Young Patriots!

Patria Press is proud to announce a new addition to the lineup of favorite Young Patriot books…audiobooks!

Now available for sale or rent through Blackstone Audio, the 3rd largest producer of unabridged audiobooks in the world, are the first 9 volumes of the Young Patriots Series.

During those long car rides and plane flights young readers can enjoy the views around them, yet still be engrossed in the fascinating adventures of the Young Patriots.

Following is the lineup:

Amelia Earhart, Young Air Pioneer
William Henry Harrison, Young Tippecanoe
Lew Wallace, Boy Writer
Juliette Low, Girl Scout Founder
James Whitcomb Riley, Young Poet
Eddie Rickenbacker, Boy Pilot and Racer
Mahalia Jackson, Gospel Singer and Civil Rights Champion
George Rogers Clark, Boy of the Northwest Frontier
John Hancock, Independent Boy

Visit www.blackstoneaudio.com for more information AND to hear free samples!

 

April 2007 Subscriber Offer!

In celebration of National Poetry Month, we are offering HUGE savings.

Order either of the poets in the Young Patriots Series (listed below) in hardcover and take 30% off the list price! That's a savings of more than $4.00 per book!

  • James Whitcomb Riley, Young Poet
  • Phillis Wheatley, Young Revolutionary Poet

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

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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