Fireflies: A Writer's Notebook
Colleen Paratore at a school visit promoting Fireflies: A Writer's Notebook
FIREFLIES: A Writer’s Notebook (all ages), Little Pickle Press. With sage bits of advice, inviting questions, and lots of colorful blank pages for writing, this is the gift of encouragement I wish to offer writers of all ages, beginner
or pro…YOU -- a place to capture ideas when they spark,
to travel to the firefly fields inside your own mind and heart -- to write what only you can write, without worrying about "the rules." $12.95 bookstores nationwide.
(25% school discount, 50% Title 1 at:
www.littlepicklepress.com)
Invite me to your school, conference, library, bookstore, company, or community organization for a FIREFLIES Writing Workshop, Signing, or Talk. I love getting people excited about writing!! cmparatore@aol.com
Upcoming Firefly Events
Please see "Events and Writing Workshops" Page. Click here.
Fireflies in the News
A Spark in Troy... a feature in the Albany Times Union: http://www.timesunion.com/living/article/A-spark-in-Troy-5674907.php#photo-6696123
Photo cred Shelby Smith
Feedback on Fireflies
“Like a good friend, this book offers wise advice, plenty of encouragement, and lots of space to be yourself.”
—Sara Pennypacker, New York Times best-selling author of Clementine series
“Fireflies sparkles with ideas and inspiration. It is a perfect gift for young writers, and is sure to become a treasured keepsake.”
—David Lubar, author of Hidden Talents
“Fireflies will help children find their moments of inspiration. Open it up, grab your favorite writing tool, and capture some Firefly moments.”
—Peter DeWitt, Principal, Poestenkill Elementary School Finding Common Ground Blog, Education Week magazine
“With such excellent advice as the importance of dating entries and circling recurring themes, the journal emphasizes each writer’s unique thoughts and experiences. Users could end up with a cache of ideas and a habit that could conceivably last a lifetime.”
Kirkus Reviews
“The kids and teachers loved your presentation. The FIREFLIES journals are a great hit! The kids want to write in them continually. I see them huddling up to write, disappearing into their own private worlds of thought and creativity. They absolutely love them!”
Darlene, 5th grade teacher, Rensselaer Park
“You created a space where we could be fearless with our writing.” Marcy, retired teacher, Fireflies Writing Workshop, Arts Center of the Capital Region
“The goal is to get students excited about reading and writing. FIREFLIES has done just that. Coleen has found a way to encourage students to become lifelong readers and writers.”
Jamie, school librarian
"Enthusiastically recommended."
Midwest Book Review
"Oh where was this book when I was a teenager? I would have loved it! Using the imagery of fireflies and sparks, you know chasing your thoughts like fireflies in the dark, those little sparks of inspiration! With simple, yet inspiring prompts, this journal gently guides a writer through emotional responses and inspiration."
Amanda, web reviewer
"This would make a perfect and very thoughtful gift. Especially for a tween who is hard to shop for. I think the book is suited for a large range of ages. If they can read and write, they can navigate this book. The book is not too girly that a boy would not enjoy it. This is one I hope to purchase for my kids as they grow older!"
Katie, web reviewer
—Sara Pennypacker, New York Times best-selling author of Clementine series
“Fireflies sparkles with ideas and inspiration. It is a perfect gift for young writers, and is sure to become a treasured keepsake.”
—David Lubar, author of Hidden Talents
“Fireflies will help children find their moments of inspiration. Open it up, grab your favorite writing tool, and capture some Firefly moments.”
—Peter DeWitt, Principal, Poestenkill Elementary School Finding Common Ground Blog, Education Week magazine
“With such excellent advice as the importance of dating entries and circling recurring themes, the journal emphasizes each writer’s unique thoughts and experiences. Users could end up with a cache of ideas and a habit that could conceivably last a lifetime.”
Kirkus Reviews
“The kids and teachers loved your presentation. The FIREFLIES journals are a great hit! The kids want to write in them continually. I see them huddling up to write, disappearing into their own private worlds of thought and creativity. They absolutely love them!”
Darlene, 5th grade teacher, Rensselaer Park
“You created a space where we could be fearless with our writing.” Marcy, retired teacher, Fireflies Writing Workshop, Arts Center of the Capital Region
“The goal is to get students excited about reading and writing. FIREFLIES has done just that. Coleen has found a way to encourage students to become lifelong readers and writers.”
Jamie, school librarian
"Enthusiastically recommended."
Midwest Book Review
"Oh where was this book when I was a teenager? I would have loved it! Using the imagery of fireflies and sparks, you know chasing your thoughts like fireflies in the dark, those little sparks of inspiration! With simple, yet inspiring prompts, this journal gently guides a writer through emotional responses and inspiration."
Amanda, web reviewer
"This would make a perfect and very thoughtful gift. Especially for a tween who is hard to shop for. I think the book is suited for a large range of ages. If they can read and write, they can navigate this book. The book is not too girly that a boy would not enjoy it. This is one I hope to purchase for my kids as they grow older!"
Katie, web reviewer
FIREFLIES won the 2014 Mom's Choice Gold Award in the Inspirational-Motivational Category
Fireflies has also won the Gold Medal in the Apps and Software category for Ages 9 to 12! |
FIREFLIES won the 2014 Benjamin Franklin Digital Gold Award for the "Catching Fireflies" APP
|
Purchase Fireflies!
Click here to find a local bookseller in your area
Click here to purchase from Amazon
Click here to purchase the App for I-Pads
Click here for more purchase options
Click here to purchase from Amazon
Click here to purchase the App for I-Pads
Click here for more purchase options
Interested in Booking an Event?
Download more information below.
| author_sheet_july_14-updated.docx |
