tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20079690872495488592024-03-13T12:15:33.747-07:00The web site of Lisa SchroederLisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.comBlogger826125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-16119130868994187732022-05-14T19:42:00.003-07:002022-05-14T19:43:14.512-07:003 books in one!<p>Over ten years ago, I wrote a book that has become one of the most popular books I've written: IT'S RAINING CUPCAKES. I didn't start out thinking I'd write two more companion books, but lots of kids wrote to me with questions after they finished the first and so, because of those emails and letters, I wrote a second book and then a third.</p><p>And now - something really fun is happening with those books.</p><p>Simon and Schuster is releasing a paperback bind-up of all three books for one very inexpensive price.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrZJpPkIif3SNIfPC8PQmTbeovzY46HxrWs4yV4P9U_zkhRn-s4GVDsxhE1p-DDfygiyTD-7csn4lyHkh7Yctg4SgTQlrQI_HI1h-4kZg6DZy18THSoPu_zEOKZH_QBhxZjJjIJhnLO1V8z3WquZxev0FGGXym980VFxv1hFflqvTJC98ElDNzIHh/s946/Screen%20Shot%202021-10-17%20at%207.40.33%20PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="946" data-original-width="638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrZJpPkIif3SNIfPC8PQmTbeovzY46HxrWs4yV4P9U_zkhRn-s4GVDsxhE1p-DDfygiyTD-7csn4lyHkh7Yctg4SgTQlrQI_HI1h-4kZg6DZy18THSoPu_zEOKZH_QBhxZjJjIJhnLO1V8z3WquZxev0FGGXym980VFxv1hFflqvTJC98ElDNzIHh/s320/Screen%20Shot%202021-10-17%20at%207.40.33%20PM.png" width="216" /></a></div><p>I love the cover so much. The artist took details from each of the three books and put them in the cover art. SO fun!</p><p>Available May 24, 2022. Happy reading!</p>Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-90887085922985274242021-09-05T08:34:00.012-07:002022-10-04T09:17:21.036-07:00New YA novel coming March, 2022!<p>Exciting news!</p><p>I sold a YA novel in March to a fairly new line at Penguin Random House called Underlined. It focuses on page-turning reads for teens and publishes most in paperback, so they are more affordable. I just love that! I haven't had a young adult novel published for over five years, so I'm excited to be back in that space again. But that's not all - it's my first mystery, a murder mystery to be exact. When I wrote this book, I was substituting in libraries and when I would work in middle and high school libraries, just about every other student that came in asked for a mystery. I thought, "Maybe I should write one." So I did. </p><p>We have worked hard and quickly to get it ready for publication for spring of 2022!! And the REALLY good news is that it is already up for pre-order on many sites. Pre-orders help authors so much because it lets the publisher know there is interest which may cause them to put a bit more into marketing and promotion.</p><p>The premise: When a boy finds a girl's body in the ditch on prom night, he becomes the primary suspect in her murder. </p><p>Here's the cover:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dRUyPHmltnA/YTThawzVCNI/AAAAAAAAJgc/d9GF3O29gPUDDF6_qhgVQB5RbefGbJH-gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/9780593481530%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="377" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dRUyPHmltnA/YTThawzVCNI/AAAAAAAAJgc/d9GF3O29gPUDDF6_qhgVQB5RbefGbJH-gCLcBGAsYHQ/w251-h377/9780593481530%25281%2529.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><p>Follow this <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/695905/a-night-to-die-for-by-lisa-schroeder/" target="_blank">LINK</a> to see all the places it's available to order. I appreciate your support so much!</p>Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-18231516855151002152020-12-27T11:07:00.002-08:002020-12-27T11:07:35.317-08:00What will I remember about 2020?<div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-un45Bd8m2CI/X-jbKdBNNFI/AAAAAAAAJWU/pk0uKHoYvWctHqwDSoV42WMhNGmMQeXMwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1526/IMG_3327%2B%25282%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1526" data-original-width="1512" height="418" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-un45Bd8m2CI/X-jbKdBNNFI/AAAAAAAAJWU/pk0uKHoYvWctHqwDSoV42WMhNGmMQeXMwCLcBGAsYHQ/w415-h418/IMG_3327%2B%25282%2529.jpg" width="415" /></a></div><br /><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sometimes I wonder what I'll remember about 2020. Most likely I will remember the anger and grief I felt on a regular basis. The stark realization that far too many people don't have the compassion and empathy for our fellow human beings in order to have the kind of society I long to live in. The truth laid bare during a once-in-a-lifetime national crisis that far too many politicians value power and wealth over all else. </span></div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;">But I believe (and hope) I will remember so much more. The music that lifted me and/or comforted me. The shows that made me happy and felt like a giant hug at a time when I really needed them, like Ted Lasso and Soul. The books and shows that lifted me up and took me to faraway places, like The Invisible Life of Addie Larue and The Mandalorian. The love and admiration for my family and friends that has only grown during this difficult year. Those joyful moments of dog walks, bike rides, and spontaneous day trips to soak up the great outdoors, because through the darkness, those light-filled moments feel infinitely more special. </div></div><div class="o9v6fnle cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q" style="animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; margin: 0.5em 0px 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; transition-property: none; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;">I hope I remember that in the midst of it all, I was able to do that which I love to do -- write. What a treat to spend time with characters I grew to love, but in order to find them, I had to begin, and what an important lesson that is for me. I hope I remember how hard I tried to bring kindness and light to others. I probably didn't always succeed, but I tried and in the trying, I myself found light and joy. I am fortunate in that I have not struggled the way many have struggled. I give thanks for that fact every day. But we have all experienced loss this year, in some form or another. Still, because of scientists, medical professionals, bright minds, creative souls, artists, musicians, storytellers, dreamers, loving hearts, comforting paws, and my own sheer determination and resilience, I made it through. And if you're reading this, you did too. And I hope I remember the immense gratitude I feel for that. </div><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;"><br /></div><div dir="auto" style="animation-name: none; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;">(<span class="pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu" style="animation-name: none; display: inline-flex; font-family: inherit; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; transition-property: none; vertical-align: middle; width: 16px;"><img alt="đź“·" height="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t5d/1/16/1f4f7.png" style="animation-name: none; border: 0px; transition-property: none;" width="16" /></span>: me, on one of our daily dog walks)</div></div>Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-58859370805755780972020-11-08T11:54:00.004-08:002020-11-08T11:54:46.998-08:00Book trailer for Don't Judge Me<p>Last week I participated in a chat on twitter with teachers and librarians and many said they like to have a book trailer to show kids when they are talking up a book. So, with my limited iMovie skills, I made one! Feel free to use it at your school, and thanks for your interest!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GtlYwgvRDeE" width="560"></iframe></div>Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-67236137239130105322020-10-13T17:23:00.006-07:002020-11-21T10:37:15.387-08:00Free virtual pre-recorded visits<p>I've been trying to figure out how to do some virtual visits this fall when I'm busy working my day job. So here's what I've decided to do - I will record a FREE 30 minute video for you to show to students in grades 4-7 at your school. So if you're an educator and you're looking for some reading/writing content that you don't have to teach, hit me up! So here's how it works.</p><p>Send me the date you'd like to share the video. If you think multiple teachers want to be involved please coordinate with them FIRST so I can do one video for all of you. Multiple classes/grades will get first priority so it's actually to your advantage to have multiple classes participating. </p><p>I'll confirm that it's doable for me to record a video before then and once you have confirmation, you'll want to have one educator gather questions somehow and then forward the best ones on to me a week before you plan on showing the video (please have names attached to the questions so I can talk to each student and personalize my answers). I will do my best to make the videos fun and engaging while also being educational. I plan on recording a short presentation with some writing tips (and have my cute dog Alfie make an appearance) and then I'll answer questions. Once the video is done, I'll upload it to youtube as an "unlisted" video labeled for kids (no comments will be allowed that way) and send you the link. This will allow me to control my content and delete the videos I create in a couple of months. </p><p>If there is something you specifically would like me to talk about to help your students, just let me know! I'm more than happy to tackle a subject you are wanting to teach as long as it's something I can go over in 15-20 minutes or so, allowing time for questions. </p><p>For now I will offer this up through mid-December. If it goes well, I may do it again in 2021. </p><p>If you are reading this and are not an educator, I'd love it if you'd send this post to any grade 4-7 teachers and librarians you know. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ouh1K0Rr5gY/X4HiTKrDumI/AAAAAAAAJTU/TQskqJ6xLYIjcKRq_3x5MUECgP_sqYEVACLcBGAsYHQ/s551/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-10%2Bat%2B9.32.41%2BAM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="517" data-original-width="551" height="375" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ouh1K0Rr5gY/X4HiTKrDumI/AAAAAAAAJTU/TQskqJ6xLYIjcKRq_3x5MUECgP_sqYEVACLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h375/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-10%2Bat%2B9.32.41%2BAM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Please email me at lisaschroederbooks@gmail.com with questions if you have them or to get your pre-recorded virtual visit scheduled!</p>Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-29869828205763475782020-10-01T15:43:00.001-07:002020-10-01T15:52:48.210-07:00Thursday thoughts with Lisa - dealing with your internal critic<p>Figuring out how to deal with the negative voice inside your head so you can get your writing down on paper is something *every* writer has to figure out. Knowing that it's there and isn't necessarily something you should listen to is half the battle! But there are some other things you can do too.<span style="text-align: center;"> </span></p><p>In case you want an easy link to the Annie Bloom's pre-order going on, you can go <a href="https://www.annieblooms.com/book/9781338628548" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5cRlts9SOtA" width="560"></iframe></div>Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-81549238320738634752020-09-17T16:52:00.003-07:002020-09-17T16:52:44.810-07:00Here's a little sample from my upcoming novel, DON'T JUDGE ME!<p style="text-align: left;">DON'T JUDGE ME comes out in less than two months, on November 10th. This novel is about a 6th grader named Hazel who finds a notebook that rates girls on their looks. She knows she has to do something, and she can't do it alone. The wave she'll be making might turn into a tsunami, but if Hazel can find the courage to speak up, she just might change everything.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The first professional review is in and it's a nice one!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-op4XMCH1Kvo/X2P2hEXjSdI/AAAAAAAAJSI/i9d0eFyEmy84B-N29e9ur23gMCNNlmBXwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1080/Kirkus%2Bsays_%2B%25282%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-op4XMCH1Kvo/X2P2hEXjSdI/AAAAAAAAJSI/i9d0eFyEmy84B-N29e9ur23gMCNNlmBXwCLcBGAsYHQ/w400-h400/Kirkus%2Bsays_%2B%25282%2529.png" width="400" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;">Pre-order at <a href="https://www.annieblooms.com/book/9781338628548">www.annieblooms.com</a> and get a signed, personalized copy plus free gifts!</p><p style="text-align: left;">This week's video offers a tiny taste - watch as I read aloud!</p>
<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kbR2PPBhKiA" width="560"></iframe></div>Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-33742468252766786342020-09-03T19:44:00.001-07:002020-09-03T19:44:23.761-07:00Thursday thoughts with Lisa - the #1 thing you can do to improve your writing<p>I'm having a lot of eye pain this week for some reason so I'm not looking very well in this video, hopefully you will forgive me for that! But today I wanted to share what advice I give the most to kids who write to me and ask me what they can do to become a good writer. Can you guess what it is??? Find out in the video!</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Brd071iXMRE" width="560"></iframe></p>Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-26136902245879181822020-08-27T16:03:00.003-07:002020-08-27T16:03:39.813-07:00Thursday thoughts with Lisa - staying motivated during the 1st draftWriting is fun until it isn't. And then it just becomes work. So how you do stay motivated while writing the first draft so you can FINISH it? I share a few tips in this video!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J54rUA0QrZQ" width="560"></iframe></div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-76682160493016953842020-08-20T16:54:00.002-07:002020-08-20T16:54:15.614-07:00Thursday thoughts with Lisa - Book Recommendation: FROM THE DESK OF ZOE WASHINGTON<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7MwndWHq7e4" width="560"></iframe></div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-40588977249810161212020-08-20T16:52:00.001-07:002020-08-20T16:52:28.812-07:00Pre-order campaign - order between now and November 8th and get free stuff!!<div style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px;">
You might not know that 2020 has been a REALLY rough year for authors, publishers and bookstores. And lucky me, I have a novel coming out right after one of the biggest elections in American history when people will be thinking about a million other things besides my little book. So, in an effort to try and get some orders before November, I've partnered with a fantastic little bookstore in Portland called Annie Bloom's Books for a pre-order campaign. Order through them and on Nov. 10th I'll head over, sign/personali<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">ze books, stick some special gifts I've prepared into the package, and they will mail it off to you (or if you live in Portland, you can pick it up curbside). You'll be doing so much to support me, Scholastic, and Annie Bloom's.</span></div>
<div class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #1c1e21; display: inline; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">
<div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 6px;">
DON'T JUDGE ME is inspired by the true story of girls who found a list being passed around at school rating them on their looks. It's a book about learning to speak up when you see something that's wrong and want to work to create change. It's about looking for and finding others who will stand with you. It's about being true to yourself even when it's challenging.</div>
<div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
It's too early for professional reviews but the incredible Barbara Dee's quote will be on the cover. "A realistic treatment of an important topic. Readers will root for Hazel!" And Ms. Hottinger, a Middle School teacher, just read a review copy and told me, "I absolutely LOVED it." <span class="_47e3 _5mfr" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: 0; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle;" title="smile emoticon"><img alt="" class="img" height="16" role="presentation" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4c/1/16/1f642.png" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: -3px;" width="16" /><span aria-hidden="true" class="_7oe" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0px; width: 0px;">:)</span></span> How can you beat that!? It's primarily for kids ages 9 and up, but I think Hazel's growth and transformation could be inspiring for just about anyone. Or if you are a fan of tortoises, you're in luck, there's one in the book named Pip. I truly appreciate friends and family's support, now more than ever. </div>
<div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 6px; margin-top: 6px;">
<br /></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-niWGgOjYlS4/Xz8MS8v0vlI/AAAAAAAAJRQ/iBrmRY5tRYEd7zVQnT7JysvKyzVFsuXmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/Pre-Order%2BCampaign.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-niWGgOjYlS4/Xz8MS8v0vlI/AAAAAAAAJRQ/iBrmRY5tRYEd7zVQnT7JysvKyzVFsuXmwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/Pre-Order%2BCampaign.png" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Direct link to order: <a href="https://www.annieblooms.com/book/9781338628548">https://www.annieblooms.com/book/9781338628548</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-24755571106722579642020-08-10T12:09:00.000-07:002020-08-10T12:09:04.518-07:00Wonderful blurb for DON'T JUDGE ME<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B620lj8PD_I/XzGbJJo0OAI/AAAAAAAAJRA/Bh4YjSIxRXsJZd-RGkySnSfqmqcdgem6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/_Blurb%2BGraphic%2B%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B620lj8PD_I/XzGbJJo0OAI/AAAAAAAAJRA/Bh4YjSIxRXsJZd-RGkySnSfqmqcdgem6wCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/_Blurb%2BGraphic%2B%25281%2529.png" width="640" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-91585636131837171742020-08-06T15:58:00.003-07:002020-08-06T15:58:29.731-07:00Thursday thoughts with Lisa - writing haikusToday we talk about the haiku poem. I hope you'll try writing one after watching the video - I find them to be not too hard and kind of calming. Enjoy!<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dQfWpGc85Y4" width="560"></iframe></div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-8991203848816498662020-07-30T16:27:00.000-07:002020-07-30T16:27:45.983-07:00Thursday thoughts with Lisa - what makes a good beginning<div style="text-align: left;">
Grabbing the reader's attention and getting them to continue reading after the first couple of pages isn't easy. So how do authors do it? What makes a good beginning, anyway? I explore some ideas in this video. Thanks for watching!</div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uukNIEtl-nw" width="560"></iframe></div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-11693197411866761532020-07-23T19:29:00.003-07:002020-07-23T19:30:09.472-07:00Thursday thoughts with Lisa - using memories in your writingHave you ever hear that saying, write what you know? What does it mean? Should we ONLY write what we know? I talk about all of that in this video and share one of my books that has a big part of "me" in it.<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AjZNHqpAtzU" width="560"></iframe></div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-72472729265513029782020-07-16T12:20:00.005-07:002020-07-16T12:21:37.223-07:00Thursday thoughts with Lisa - where do ideas come fromToday I talk about ideas since that's what I'm working on right now - trying to come up with the best idea in the whole wide world for a new book! Ah, no pressure or anything, right?<br />
<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-LLKeznFPIA" width="560"></iframe></div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-90399748129095818652020-07-09T12:29:00.001-07:002020-07-09T12:30:37.608-07:00Thursday Thoughts with Lisa - writing an acrostic poemSo, I'm back with another video and a plan to do one every Thursday! I'll give writing tips, do some writing exercises for you, talk about books, maybe do some reading, whatever I feel like that day. I want them to be short and sweet and something you know to look for every Thursday. Feel free to let others know - they'll be posted here as well as on youtube. If you'd like to leave a comment or ask a question, you can do so here.<br />
<br />
Here's the first Thursday Thoughts with Lisa video. Enjoy!!<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/z3yH8n8P24k" width="560"></iframe></div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-72337298222622245432020-04-16T11:10:00.001-07:002020-04-16T11:24:32.503-07:00Bookshop - a new way to shop and support indie bookstoresI'm taking a break from my read aloud of KEYS TO THE CITY to tell you about a new place to buy your books online. For a lot of people, Amazon has provided a much needed service to get books to people who don't have bookstores near by. But they hold so much power, and that's not a good thing.<br />
<br />
So some good news! You can now shop at <a href="http://www.bookshop.org/">www.bookshop.org</a> and support independent bookstores along with authors in the process!!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thw7xOnFcRo/V7JAdMOvvYI/AAAAAAAAIWw/KkL3p_E1-iAWTc5_gpvUXGAN1-pc9kfiACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/quotes-reading-heart-oprah-480x480.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-thw7xOnFcRo/V7JAdMOvvYI/AAAAAAAAIWw/KkL3p_E1-iAWTc5_gpvUXGAN1-pc9kfiACPcBGAYYCw/s320/quotes-reading-heart-oprah-480x480.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
I've created pages for my books that are still in print. I'll be updating my web site in the next week with links as well. But for now, check out the pages below with links to buy all in one place.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/ya-novels-ages-12-written-by-lisa-schroeder" target="_blank">Here's the page</a> to shop for my YA novels.<br />
<br />
And <a href="https://bookshop.org/lists/novels-for-kids-8-12-written-by-lisa-schroeder" target="_blank">here's the page</a> for novels for kids (generally 8-12).<br />
<br />
In the coming weeks, I'll make other lists - like my favorite verse novels.<br />
<br />
This is so cool and SO exciting. I know it's a hard time for a lot of people right now, but anything we can do to support bookstores and authors is appreciated by everyone who works in the publishing and bookstore business.<br />
<br />
Stay well and happy reading!Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-91582920033417776562020-03-08T11:29:00.001-07:002020-03-08T11:40:54.850-07:00Verse Novel Recs for International Women's DayHello!<br />
<br />
Happy International Women's Day!<br />
<br />
This past month, I received the following message:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqhXiq09QUQ/XmUwZxyPfvI/AAAAAAAAJLU/mhu1QoVO8ngdBG4FYAAXzCUNNgmG2x_DQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1716.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="750" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqhXiq09QUQ/XmUwZxyPfvI/AAAAAAAAJLU/mhu1QoVO8ngdBG4FYAAXzCUNNgmG2x_DQCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IMG_1716.jpg" width="360" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am humbled and overjoyed by this news. It's no small thing that over ten years after it was published, I HEART YOU, YOU HAUNT ME is continuing to be discovered and loved in schools across America. I'm deeply thankful to librarians for continuing to put my verse novels in front of students.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
In light of that, I wanted to visit (or revisit) some of my favorite verse novels by female authors because today is International Women's Day - what a great day to lift these amazing authors up. In order to save time, I'm not posting photos of the covers but instead providing links to indiebound.org via the title so you can read more about the book and check out the cover. In case you have kids, I'm providing the recommended age, but please know adults can and do also enjoy these books.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Title: <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780147512499" target="_blank">AUDACITY</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Author: Melanie Crowder</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Recommended Age: 12 and up</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Short Description: <b style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">The inspiring story of Clara Lemlich, whose fight for equal rights led to the largest strike by women in American history</span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Title: <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780385374149" target="_blank">MAY B.</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Author: Caroline Starr Rose</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Recommended Age: 8-12</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Short Description: <b><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">This historical novel, told in verse, brings to life the rigors faced by homesteaders on the Kansas prairie in the late 1870s. May Betts unexpectedly finds herself stranded, alone, in a sod house some distance from her family. As winter approaches, she must find food and fuel to stay alive and figure out how to get home before the cruel weather or roving wolves are the death of her.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> </span></span></b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Title: <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780147515827" target="_blank">BROWN GIRL DREAMING</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Author: Jacqueline Woodson</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Recommended Age: 10 and up</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Short Description: <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><b>Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement.</b></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Title: <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062747808" target="_blank">OTHER WORDS FOR HOME</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Author: Jasmine Warga</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Recommended Age: 8-12</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Short Description: <strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">A gorgeously written, hopeful middle grade novel in verse about a young girl who must leave Syria to move to the United States.</span></strong></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<strong style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></strong></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Title: <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781452156484" target="_blank">HOUSE ARREST</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Author: K.A. Holt</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Recommended Age: 12 and up</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Short Description: <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Timothy is a good kid who did a bad thing. Now he's under house arrest for a whole year.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"> </span></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><br /></span></b></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Title: <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780735232136" target="_blank">BLOOD WATER PAINT</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Author: Joy McCullough</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Recommended Age: 12 and up</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Short Description: <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Her mother died when she was twelve, and suddenly Artemisia Gentileschi had a stark choice: a life as a nun in a convent or a life grinding pigment for her father's paint. She chose paint.</b></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Title: <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780312535636" target="_blank">HOME OF THE BRAVE</a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Author: Katherine Applegate</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Recommended Age: 10-14</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Short Description: <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>Kek comes from Africa where he lived with his mother, father, and brother. But only he and his mother have survived. Now she's missing, and Kek has been sent to a new home.</b></span></span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I could go on and on, but my time is up. Need to get back to working on my books! I'll do more of this in the future. My verse novels (ages 12 and up) are all listed on <a href="http://www.lisaschroederbooks.com/p/books-for-teens.html" target="_blank">THIS PAGE</a>. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Happy reading!!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Lisa</div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-91501268202210635632020-01-23T06:39:00.000-08:002020-01-23T06:39:02.693-08:00DON'T JUDGE ME cover!This book started with a story in the news.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/03/26/teen-boys-rated-their-female-classmates-based-looks-girls-fought-back/" target="_blank">A story about girls</a> standing up to tackle the misogyny and toxic masculinity at their school.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">From the article, "They felt violated, objectified by classmates they considered their friends. They felt uncomfortable getting up to go to the bathroom, worried that the boys might be scanning them..."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">I wanted to explore what that would feel like, to realize you're being watched and judged based on how you look. And then, how do you find the courage to stand up to that behavior? And so, a book was born. I decided to set it in middle school so it's appropriate for kids in 3rd-8th grade.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">~*~</span></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;">Inspired by a true story of girl empowerment, DON'T JUDGE ME explores trust, self-worth, and speaking up -- especially when you're told to keep quiet.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;">Hazel doesn't like to make waves. Middle school is hard enough without causing more trouble, right? She's happy just eating lunch in the library with her BFF, writing secret haikus, and taking care of an adorable rescue tortoise.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #181818;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;">But then Hazel discovers a list that rates the girls at her middle school based on their looks -- started by her best friend's older brother. She knows she has to do something, and she can't do it alone. The wave she'll be making might turn into a tsunami, but if Hazel can find the courage to speak up, she might just change everything.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;">Coming November 10, 2020 from Scholastic.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><br /></span></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1EFUIFUgkfI/XihrquR9HGI/AAAAAAAAJJ8/jlnArbzwSmQqmJII6JhlpTuNWndsxgDbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/DontJudgeMe_HIRES_cvr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1EFUIFUgkfI/XihrquR9HGI/AAAAAAAAJJ8/jlnArbzwSmQqmJII6JhlpTuNWndsxgDbgCLcBGAsYHQ/s400/DontJudgeMe_HIRES_cvr.jpg" width="266" /></a></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;">Links to preorder:</span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.annieblooms.com/book/9781338628548" target="_blank">Annie Bloom Books</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Judge-Me-Lisa-Schroeder/dp/1338628542/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=" target="_blank">Amazon</a></span><br />
More to comeLisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-61622979914960349592019-11-25T16:51:00.001-08:002019-11-25T16:51:18.274-08:00The importance of school visits<span style="font-family: inherit;">I came across <a href="https://bookriot.com/2019/11/19/the-positive-impact-of-author-visits-on-students/" target="_blank">this article</a> about how school visits have "a lasting impact" on students and thought I'd mention it here. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">From the article:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 28px; margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<span style="font-family: inherit;">"In June 2019, <a href="https://literacytrust.org.uk/news/our-new-report-finds-that-author-visits-to-schools-boost-children-and-young-peoples-literacy/" style="border: 0px; box-shadow: rgb(235, 168, 32) 0px -1.5px 0px inset; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">The National Literacy Trust in the UK reported</a> that pupils had authors visit their schools:</span></div>
<ul style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 21px; vertical-align: baseline;">
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Were twice as likely to read above their expected level for their age</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Were more likely to enjoy reading and writing</span></li>
<li style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Were more likely to be highly confident in their reading"</span></li>
</ul>
<div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Take those points in for a moment and really think about what they mean. ONE author visit can make a world of difference for kids.</span></div>
<div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div>
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kPISomthzdg/WQEcDPqCspI/AAAAAAAAImE/QZ-ntGvSRSgUohzMvhZjS9iBrLbFA5jEACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/Thank%2BYou.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="602" data-original-width="1376" height="280" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kPISomthzdg/WQEcDPqCspI/AAAAAAAAImE/QZ-ntGvSRSgUohzMvhZjS9iBrLbFA5jEACPcBGAYYCw/s640/Thank%2BYou.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A wonderful class I Skyped with</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I know sometimes the thought of hosting an author for a day can be intimidating to someone who has never hosted an author before. But please remember, we want the day to be successful too and will work with you and help you. I have a tip sheet I send whenever I book a visit along with a short list of items I need to help make the visit go smoothly. Honestly, the number one thing is not difficult, it just takes a commitment from the teachers, and that is getting the kids familiar with the author's work before the day of the visit by book talking and reading aloud. Kids do much better if they feel like the know the author versus going to a presentation by a stranger, and the way they feel they know the author is through getting to know the work.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I also help you figure out if it's feasible to partner with a bookstore or not for selling books and am happy to provide order forms for you. And if you can't or don't want to do it, it's okay! Students do love getting signed books but I think most authors understand that you are busy and you may not have the bandwidth to make it happen. Some schools have great volunteers to help make it happen, but that isn't the case everywhere so don't feel bad if it's not feasible. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Funding is often the big thing that holds schools back from hosting an author but there are lots of solutions. I've done a couple of visits that were funded by grants that teachers applied for. A school can also seek out sponsorship with a business who would fund the author for some advertising in return. Sometimes the PTO is more than happy to do a special fundraiser for the visit. There are also bookstores that offer schools a 20% discount on books so the school can sell them at full-price and use that money to pay for the visit. That's just a few ideas, there are plenty more.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
There is an <a href="https://www.lisaschroederbooks.com/p/author-visits.html" target="_blank">informational page</a> on this website about my school visit presentations and pricing, but please feel free to reach out if you have questions and I'm happy to answer anything you'd like to know. And if a Skype visit would be more your thing, I'm always willing to do those as well. A short Q&A Skype is free if the students have read one of my books, or you can pay for a longer one with a writing presentation and time for questions at the end.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
If you're a parent, student, teacher, or librarian and would like one of my author visit brochures to present to pass around and/or share with the administration, you can drop me a note with a mailing address at lisaschroederbooks@gmail.com.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I love getting kids excited about reading and writing. That's my number one goal at my school visits. When I talk about using juicy words or how revision is more than fixing spelling and talk about what REAL revision means, teachers tell me later that they love that I'm reinforcing what they've been telling their students for months. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Yes, school visits take some extra work. But work that is very much worth it in the end.</div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-45090347619629031102019-10-27T11:10:00.000-07:002019-10-28T14:27:45.146-07:00Looking for Alaska and looking back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Back in 2005, I had been pursuing my dream of writing and publishing books for young people for about four years. I had signed my first contract for a picture book titled BABY CAN'T SLEEP to be published by Sterling. I was going to conferences and reading as much as I could online about books and authors in the kidlit world. Somehow, I don't remember how, I heard about this book called LOOKING FOR ALASKA. So I picked it up and read it.<br />
<br />
I specifically remember closing the last page on the patio, so sad it was over that I immediately began rereading it. I loved those characters. They made me laugh and cry and think. My husband remembers me laughing in bed and asking, "What's so funny?" and me reading parts to him. Six months later or so, I listed the book on my "best of" list on my LiveJournal blog in December, 2005.<br />
<br />
When it won the Printz in January of 2006, I did a little blog post about it and who should reply but John Green himself. At that point, he wasn't famous. He was just a regular person, like me, trying to make a go of writing books for kids and/or teens.<br />
<br />
So this past week, I watched the adaptation in the 8-part series that's on Hulu. It is so well-done. Truly one of the best book-to-screen adaptations I've ever seen, if not the best. (Please note: it's not appropriate for children. I'd say 14 and up is probably about right).<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://i0.wp.com/www.paperbackparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/looking-for-alaska-casting.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Image result for looking for alaska photo" border="0" class="irc_mi" height="300" src="https://i0.wp.com/www.paperbackparis.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/looking-for-alaska-casting.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
I'm probably going to watch it again. It's that good. And on twitter I told the producer, Josh Schwartz, how much I enjoyed it and he kindly replied: "Thank you. Everyone on the show was committed to honoring what the book has meant to so many."<br />
<br />
I went to an SCBWI conference in July, 2006, and John's editor presented a session that I attended. During the Q&A time, I told her that I had read the book in 2005, before it had won the Printz and how much I loved it and I said something like - "I know the book changed a lot during the revisions, but when you read the book the first time, did you know you had something special?" And I remember her talking about the memories she had as she read it for the first time and knew, without a doubt, she had something incredibly special.<br />
<br />
Thinking back to 2005 is a strange and beautiful thing. I was so excited to have sold a book but also wanted so much more. Our community on LiveJournal was special and magical. I was caring for two children, working, and getting up early to write books. In 2006, as the TWILIGHT craze was growing, I thought, what if I try writing for teens? I drafted one novel but just couldn't get it to work. And then, I had a dream about a girl whose boyfriend died but he loved her so much, he didn't want to leave. I woke up that morning with a strong sense of love, went to my computer, and started writing. It was different, a little strange even, but man, was I excited about that book. I wrote this (and more) on my livejournal blog after that first exciting morning or writing.<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">A new story is inside me</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">and now starting to appear to me</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">outside of me.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">On paper.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Where it can become</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">what it is meant to be.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">It haunted me all night.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">Haunted is exactly the right word.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">It's a titled A Haunted Love Story.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">It's written in free verse.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">I could write it all day long</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">if only I could write all day long.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">But there's that thing called work.</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">So, Ava and Jackson,</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">I will see you again,</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">later on,</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">if not on paper,</span><br style="background-color: white;" /><span style="background-color: white;">then in my dreams.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">I love LOOKING FOR ALASKA for the characters and a whole lot more. But I also love it because it reminds me of those days early in my career when publishing was new and exciting and anything and everything seemed possible. John Green's debut novel has been MUCH more successful than mine, but I HEART YOU, YOU HAUNT ME hasn't done *too* badly, as far as debut novels go. It's still in print, 11 years later (and in its 11th or 12th printing). A lot has changed in the YA world since 2005. But one thing I know for sure, that Josh and John reminded me of this past week - it's all about the characters. Watching his show made me want to try writing YA again. Maybe I'll be successful in publishing something, maybe I won't, but if I can find characters like Ava and Jackson that make me excited to sit down and write every day, at least I'll have fun. And that's what it comes down to me these days - the writing better bring me joy, or why even bother? Oh, and I also want to try writing a screenplay. Because...why not!?</span></span><br />
<br />Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-89656171444915792892019-10-20T16:48:00.000-07:002019-10-20T16:48:00.506-07:002020 middle grade novelThe last six months, I've been working on a new novel and I can finally tell you about it!<br />
<br />
Here's the official announcement:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iYjiG2pvh7c/XazwRquRcfI/AAAAAAAAJGc/6kJNw8PYABI6oWhd0yvdjxApJBB8dD_KACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/IMG_1177.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="755" data-original-width="736" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iYjiG2pvh7c/XazwRquRcfI/AAAAAAAAJGc/6kJNw8PYABI6oWhd0yvdjxApJBB8dD_KACLcBGAsYHQ/s400/IMG_1177.jpg" width="388" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
So yes, the new title is DON'T JUDGE ME, which I really like even though it's much different than what I was using for my working title. This was a tough one so I'm thankful that my editor kept working at it until she found something that is pretty powerful and also memorable, I think.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Not sure when I'll have a cover to share, but I'm guessing it will be in the next couple of months. In the meantime, I'm going to try and get back to blogging more regularly. I deactivated FB although before I delete it entirely, I want to go back and direct people to subscribe to my blog here so they can get updates and news that way. I'd love to return to sharing writing tips, books I've read and enjoyed, and maybe some interesting publishing tidbits. Since I have a regular job alongside my publishing career, there isn't a lot of extra time, but I want to try and make more of an effort. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br />As always, thanks for reading. I appreciate your support!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<br />Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-21184508555365320592019-07-08T11:21:00.002-07:002019-07-08T16:38:14.476-07:00New book, new book, new book!This is the week!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YA2blqC7-Ss/XJuvWB4keHI/AAAAAAAAI-8/399_4H3iWtQJBSHgwGS0Ygi3VqYSND08ACPcBGAYYCw/s1600/WISH%2BON%2BALL%2BTHE%2BSTARS%2Bfinal%2Bfront%2Bcover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1060" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YA2blqC7-Ss/XJuvWB4keHI/AAAAAAAAI-8/399_4H3iWtQJBSHgwGS0Ygi3VqYSND08ACPcBGAYYCw/s320/WISH%2BON%2BALL%2BTHE%2BSTARS%2Bfinal%2Bfront%2Bcover.jpg" width="210" /></a></div>
<br />
Some nice teachers and librarians read it a bit early and here's what they have to say:<br />
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"I loved how a contemporary issue like immigration is weaved into a story that kids can relate to. They might not know anyone who faces the same fears, but they understand families, friendships, and the challenges of navigating life as an adolescent." - Kelly Tate, Teacher, Laurens-Marathon CSD</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"<i>Wish On All The Stars</i> is a heartwarming story of three girls trying to make their world a better place. The girls are trying to save their local bookmobile while dealing with divorce, immigration, deportation and other family issues. I can’t wait to share <i>Wish On All The Stars</i> with my students in the fall!" - Aimee Bartis, Director of Library Services, Sunnyvale ISD</span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;"><span style="color: #333333;">"Wish on All the Stars </span></i><span style="color: #333333;">is a must read for preteen readers. Juliet, Emma, and Carmen are perfect examples of how friends can follow their hearts to make a difference in others’ lives and their community. These friends will tug at your heart strings and make you believe that with kindness, generosity, and perseverance you can make a lasting impact." - Deaneen Pashea, Teacher, East Noble School District</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">"This book is a great reminder to show students that they are never too young to start changing the world! The girls tackle the task of saving their local bookmobile as they struggle with other issues at home.” - Deana Sain, Library Media Specialist, Bolivar Middle School</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">***</span></div>
<br style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;" />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">If it's not at your nearest bookstore, it'd be wonderful if you'd request that they order it. It'd help me out a lot. You can also ask that your library order a copy. It wasn't reviewed in many publications this time, so libraries may not </span>even<span style="font-family: inherit;"> be aware it's available, sadly. So if you have a library card and logon to your library system now and then, you can </span>check and see if there's an online purchase form you can fill out.<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Okay, back to work on the new book that hasn't </span>been<span style="font-family: inherit;"> announced yet. Stay tuned! And if you read <i>Wish on All the Stars</i>, thank you!! I really hope you enjoy it. </span><br />
<br />
<br />
LisaLisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2007969087249548859.post-24589245457004596362019-03-09T12:17:00.000-08:002019-03-09T12:17:01.735-08:00Hello from PuppylandFriends, meet Alfie, or say hello again if you've seen him on some of my social media sites. He's a little over six months old and a ton of fun, except for the occasional messes in the house because getting used to a new family, new routine, etc. isn't exactly easy. But besides that, he's doing amazingly well. I thought he might be sad for a while from missing his old home and family who had to re-home him, but he just settled right in. I can hardly believe how relatively easy it's been.<br />
<br />
The best part of it all is that I had hoped he and our cat, Luna, would become friends and play together and wow, do they! They love chasing each other around the house and through the garage.<br />
<br />
<span id="goog_932152647"></span><span id="goog_932152648"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6RVxA6Ral0Q/XIQcpHiYjEI/AAAAAAAAI9w/TQPOAMguS6UZtj5rv10hhDjp_ARLzZVjwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1512" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6RVxA6Ral0Q/XIQcpHiYjEI/AAAAAAAAI9w/TQPOAMguS6UZtj5rv10hhDjp_ARLzZVjwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0258.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PJP2_DY9QK4/XIQcp40m8WI/AAAAAAAAI94/XNXab_6Nh1069QcscL-2EQ6RsGHGQa12gCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0295.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1510" data-original-width="1512" height="319" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PJP2_DY9QK4/XIQcp40m8WI/AAAAAAAAI94/XNXab_6Nh1069QcscL-2EQ6RsGHGQa12gCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0295.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PFLIpiiBK8A/XIQcpK9RmuI/AAAAAAAAI9s/hT2yNFHwcokXrSkKq41yl1UCO41uOYTGACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0280.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PFLIpiiBK8A/XIQcpK9RmuI/AAAAAAAAI9s/hT2yNFHwcokXrSkKq41yl1UCO41uOYTGACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0280.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e1qTUJzWWYU/XIQcpRrpMBI/AAAAAAAAI90/ppcyvmDw_68bcKPr1Ld-rJbpqA61zMuqACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0292.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-e1qTUJzWWYU/XIQcpRrpMBI/AAAAAAAAI90/ppcyvmDw_68bcKPr1Ld-rJbpqA61zMuqACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0292.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vjuRxCA7Ml8/XIQco8rROmI/AAAAAAAAI9o/Dlf6BvDR2-wqGERlTckTlJky3fVFOM5bACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_0261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vjuRxCA7Ml8/XIQco8rROmI/AAAAAAAAI9o/Dlf6BvDR2-wqGERlTckTlJky3fVFOM5bACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_0261.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: left;">And in non-puppy news, please don't forget I have a book coming out this July. In fact, exactly four</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="text-align: left;">months from TODAY! I'm excited because it will be my first middle-grade novel available on audio!</span></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NobE1cECMCw/XIQeWfNIbWI/AAAAAAAAI-M/3cI532gFb0MxeieFYfHjGhDWo6OBlbkSwCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_1341.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NobE1cECMCw/XIQeWfNIbWI/AAAAAAAAI-M/3cI532gFb0MxeieFYfHjGhDWo6OBlbkSwCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_1341.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Hang in there, spring is just around the corner!</div>
Lisa Schroederhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10677227681455190084noreply@blogger.com0