Authors Booking Service Google Group

Three exciting new members!

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:39:00 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

As the school year draws to a close we would like to thank the many dedicated educators who have hosted author visits for their students. Feedback consistently tells us that few things inspire students to read as much as meeting and hearing from an author. For this, we applaud your efforts.

More awards for Shane Peacock!

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:06:50 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

We TRIPLED May's Book draws! Congratulations to the Winners: Rosanna Herman, Michele Cavanagh, Bonnie Moffat, Ruta Kulnys Douglas, Judy Dunn Hoggarth, Shelley MacBeth, Claire Hazzard, Joan Power, Randy Martin, Jenny Aylsworth, Nicole Clemmer, Jennifer Campbell, Janice Hess, Lesley McGill and Laura Hill. Book draw winners select a title of their choice from a list of autographed books from our authors.

Marsha has been Pinned!

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:52:36 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

We will not be sending out newsletters during the summer break for school. However, this does not mean we're not here and available to help you plan a fall author visit. Drop us a line, browse our author list - we'd love to hear from you!
Reminder!! FALL SUBSIDIES are now available. Schedule your author visit today. Not sure about dates? We can help with that so that you can still get your subsidy application in early!

Kickstart - exciting new presentations!

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Thu, 29 May 2008 12:12:29 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

In last week's issue of this newsletter we acknowledged various professionals who encourage and support reading in students and who contribute their time and energy toward programs such as the OLA Forest of Reading. It was later brought to our attention that we failed to include Library Technicians in that list, and we would like to apologize for this oversight and to assure you that, whatever your title, you are truly appreciated for the important work you do.

Congratulations, Helaine Becker, 2X Silver Birch winner!

mar...@calla.com (Marsha Skrypuch) — Thu, 22 May 2008 21:40:20 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,
*We held the press in order to bring you this news....
*
*Helaine Becker's Secret Agent Y.O.U. is the Silver Birch non-fiction
winner for 2008!!! Helaine also won the Silver Birch in 2006!!!
*
*Congratulations, Helaine!
*
For complete results, here is the link for the Forest of Reading Awards:

Fall subsidies? Book now to qualify

mar...@calla.com (Marsha Skrypuch) — Tue, 13 May 2008 03:27:18 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,
We've doubled the book draws for April! Congratulations to winners:
*Susan Whitney, Linda Sutherland, Bev Mayer, Joan Power, Gavin McIntosh,
Jane Venus, Christine Habrowych, Sharmin Muller, Lisa Barry and Nicole
Clemmer.* Book draw winners select a title of their choice from a list

Thinking ahead pays off!

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:25:19 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

FALL SUBSIDIES are now available. Schedule your author visit today. Not sure about dates? We can help with that so that you can still get your subsidy application in early!

In this week's issue:

Meet the OLA Forest of Reading Authors - Vikki Grant and Don Aker

Helaine and I and our grade six beginnings

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:59:37 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

Be sure to check out the new AWESOME VISITS column to see what authors are saying about some of the things educators have done to help make school visits special.
In this week's issue:

Meet the OLA Forest of Reading Authors - Valerie Sherrard and Helaine Becker

Launches, a Play and other author news!

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:21:36 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

Something new! We asked our authors to tell us some of the things that educators have done to make their school visits more beneficial for students and enjoyable for the authors. Beginning today and over the next few weeks we'll be featuring their answers in the column we've called AWESOME VISITS!

Surprise Visit from Michael Kusugak!

mar...@calla.com (Marsha Skrypuch) — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:26:48 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

Thank you for passing along this message to your colleagues! We
regularly receive surprised notes from those who have just heard about
our free service to educators.

We are at: [link] <[link]>.
Please stop in and browse our author list.

Willow Nominees Announced

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:49:58 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

We are at: [link]. Please stop in and browse our author list.

Congratulations to the Winners in our March book draws: Peggy Lloyd, Nancy Woodruff, Claire Perrin, Sherri Coulter and Rosemary Renton. Book draw winners select a title of their choice from a list of autographed books from our authors.

"Daughter of War" to be launched!

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:32:49 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

We are at: [link]. Please stop in and browse our author list.

ABS Welcomes Jessica Westhead!

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 01:01:39 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

We are at: [link]. Please stop in and browse our author list.
In this week's issue:

WITS Funding Update
Bits of News and New Books from our Members!
Linda Bailey may have an opening in her April tour!
AVAILABILITY LIST FOR EDUCATION WEEK
ABS Welcomes Jessica Westhead

Welcome Back!

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:26:45 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

Congratulations to the Winners in our February book draws: Peter Carnide, Yvonne Day, Beth Maddigan, Martha Martin and Peggy MacDonald.

Every session booked through Authors' Booking Service automatically earns you one ballot. Some of you may be contacting authors directly, thinking this will save time or money. Neither is true - we pride ourselves on speedy responses, and there is no difference in an author's fee whether booked directly or through this service. The bottom line is that if we don't know about your booking your name will not be in the draws for free books.

Everything you need to know about availability, but were too busy to ask!

val...@nbnet.nb.ca (Valerie Sherrard) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:40:18 UT

Dear Teachers and Librarians,

There will be no newsletter next week due to March Break (we hope you all have a good one!). We'll be back the following week with some exciting news about new members!

In this issue, we are featuring author availability for:

March - a great way to use up the heaps of leftover money in your budget! (Or, scrape up what's left and make it count with a memorable event for your students.)