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Blogger ghosting issues

Well, yet again I have failed to finish a proposed blogging schedule. I set out to do 12 days of Christmas books, took all the photos and got two books in before I just ghosted. Not even sure what happened, but here we are mid-April and I’m just resurfacing to the book blog. Well I know what happened. Life. Anyone else just have an incredibly exhausting winter? I had holiday markets, family visiting, illustration projects, and major house renovations; as well as just regular busy schedules with two middle year daughters. Things haven’t been that much better on my regular blog, but I have put out a few things there at least. But nothing here. It’s embarrassing and ridiculous. I’m attempting to come back. Books continue to be found and purchased. I just need to find a sustainable way to talk about them like I love. So apologies on the abruptly incomplete Christmas books if anyone is still even here reading – maybe I’ll finish those out next Christmas. I could start now and have them ready to go!

I will be back soon with a newly acquired vintage book. I promise. I’m already writing it up!

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Happy Book Birthday, Jerry!

Today is the day! Not So Scary Jerry by Shelley Kinder, illustrated by me, Caryn Schafer, is officially out in the world. I cannot wait for you to meet Jerry! I’ll be back to posting regularly again very soon and have lots to share about the creation of Jerry and other exciting projects. Pick up Not So Scary Jerry at Clear Fork Publishing, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and ask your local bookstore and library to carry it!

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Big Illustration News

Pardon the post interruption—I have some big news. I have recently signed to illustrate my first picture book!

I am so thrilled and honored to get this project! It is written by Shelley Kinder and due to arrive September of 2017 with Clear Fork Publishing. I’ve got a lot of work set out before me, so bear with me as posts will likely be even more intermittent than usual. Thanks for your support and encouragement as I work towards this goal! If you miss me and want to see what I’m working on in my sketchbook, check out smellingoranges.blogspot.com.

Stay tuned for a revised version of my yearly picture book Christmas countdown!

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Caldecott, Newbery, Coretta Scott King… the Awards are in for 2016!

If you happened to be following me on any social media platform yesterday, you probably witnessed some nerding-out over the ALA Award Announcements. It is an exciting time of year for children’s book lovers! I am very excited about all the winners that I was familiar with, which was mostly the Caldecott, Newbery, Coretta Scott King, Pura BelprĂ©, & Geisel categories. I am especially excited about the book I happened to highlight over the weekend, Last Stop on Market Street.

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A Reading Announcement—Caryn’s Bookshelf

Pardon the interruption from my normally scheduled picture book posting, but I have an announcement to make: I read a lot of books. I know, shocking. But actually the announcement has to do with my new method of keeping track of all the other books I’m reading and loving and dying to share. Three Books a Night is devoted to sharing picture books and I want it to stay that way, but I love all kinds of books and love to talk about them too. So, if you are interested in seeing what other books I may be cramming onto my bookshelf, check out my new tumblr: Caryn’s Bookshelf.

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