Mum Writes Reviews Award-winning Children's Book The Golden Pathway

In the continued celebration of Black History Month I'm thrilled to announce, Mum Writes reviews The Golden Pathway and offers FREE giveaway of The Golden Pathway with Teacher's Guide and Lap Book.

Visit Mum Writes, read and comment on her review and enter at your chance to win
http://www.mum-writes.com/2012/02/the-golden-pathway-by-donna-m-mcdine-a-review-a-giveaway/.

Also, don't forget to stop by http://thegoldenpathway.blogspot.com/2012/01/golden-pathway-celebrates-black-history_30.html and enter at your chance to win a $25 Starbucks gift card.

Thank you for your time and interest.

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

The Children's Book Review interviews award-winning author, Donna McDine

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to be interviewed by Bianca Schulze of The Children's Book Review and invite you to stop by for a visit. Be prepared to stay for awhile, for you will surely enjoy surfing their website and getting to know many fabulous authors.

Donna's interview: http://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/weblog/2012/02/donna-m-mcdine-tackles-american-history.html

About The Children's Book Review:  Named one of the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) Great Web Sites for Kids, is a resource devoted to children’s literacy. We publish reviews and book lists of the best books for kids of all ages. We also produce author and illustrator interviews and share literacy based articles that help parents, grandparents, teachers and librarians to grow readers.

Thank you for your time and interest.

Also, don't forget to stop by http://thegoldenpathway.blogspot.com/2012/01/golden-pathway-celebrates-black-history_30.html and enter at your chance to win a $25 Starbucks gift card.

Thank you for visiting!

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Dennis P. McHugh Piermont Library - Local Author Book Fair - October 16, 2011

I am excited to share with you that I will be appearing at the

25 Flywheel Park West

Piermont, NY



If you live locally and you have the time to stop by I'd be delighted to see you there.

Thank you.

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

The Golden Pathway Educator's Guide Now Available - Gift with Purchase

I am pleased to announce that The Golden Pathway Educator's Guide is NOW available as gift with purchase. The educator's guide is a comprehensive across the curriculum based teaching tool for English, Social Studies, Math, Science, and Art teachers, as well as Homeschooling families. The guide is 25 pages and includes the following topics:

• Book Summary/About the Author
• Interview with Author, Donna McDine
• About the Illustrator
• Interview with Illustrator, K.C. Snider
• Underground Railroad Background, Discussion Questions

ACTIVITIES: 

• Language Arts: Writing/Vocabulary
• Integrated Language Arts/Social Studies: Topical Study/Presentation Boards
• Social Studies: Timeline, Mapping and Geography
• Math: Map Work Mathematics, Calculations, Time, Recipe Math, Quilt Math
• Science: Astronomy, Skin, Plants and Crops, Alcoholism, Five Senses
• Role Playing, Disguises and Escape/Safe Houses
• Toys and Games of the 19th Century: Make a Rag Doll, Make a Nettie Doll, Information on Games/Toys
• Songs of Slavery and the Underground Railroad: Background Information and Lyrics
• More Fun Art Projects, Activities, and Resources: Coloring Sheets, Printables, Juneteenth, Make A Tin Can Lantern
• Books For Further Reading
• Websites and Resources

If interested, order directly from me at - http://www.donnamcdine.com/ - autographed and personalized copies available

Guardian Angel Publishing: http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Amazon:  http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Pathway-Donna-M-McDIne/dp/1616330880/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1282836673&sr=1-1

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-golden-pathway-donna-m-mcdine/1025630552?ean=9781616330880&itm=1&usri=the%2bgolden%2bpathway

Once you receive your email order confirmation forward to me at donna@donnamcdine.com and I will email you The Golden Pathway Educator's Guide in PDF to you.

Thank you for your time and interest.

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Understanding the Reading Process: Predicting - Verifying - Clarifying by Carol Fraser Boles

"Understanding the Reading Process: Predicting - Verifying - Clarifying"

by Carol Fraser Boles, Literacy Specialist for the National Writing for Children Center


I invite you to visit the National Writing for Children Center and read the Carol Fraser Boles article on "Understanding the Reading Process: Predicting - Verifying - Clarifying," which uses The Golden Pathway as an example.

"The thought process children (or anyone) go through to understand what they are reading involves a specific sequence of steps. These steps are: predicting, reading, verifying and clarifying, reading..."
 
http://writingforchildrencenter.com/2011/04/18/understanding-the-reading-process-predicting-%e2%80%93-verifying-%e2%80%93-clarifying/
 
Join in the discussion sparked by this article. We welcome your comments and experience.
 
Thank you for your time and interest.


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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Children’s Author, Donna McDine’s 6-day Author Showcase hosted by the National Writing for Children Center kicks off Mon, April 18

M E D I A  R E L E A S E
CONTACT: Suzanne Lieurance

Email: suzannelieurance@hotmail.com

Website: http://writingforchildrencenter.com/

Children’s Author, Donna McDine’s 6-day Author Showcase hosted by the National Writing for Children Center kicks off Mon, April 18

Children’s Author Donna McDine is being showcased the entire month of April at the National Writing for Children Center. Part of this showcase includes a 6-day virtual book tour. Join Suzanne Lieurance, founder and director of the National Writing for Children Center, and the virtual specialist tour hosts as they welcome Donna McDine for her exclusive tour that starts Monday, April 18.

Donna McDine is an award-winning children's author, Honorable Mention in the 77th and two Honorable Mentions in the 78th Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competitions. Her stories have been published in many print and online publications and her interest in American History resulted in writing and publishing The Golden Pathway. Donna has two more books under contract with Guardian Angel Publishing, The Hockey Agony and Powder Monkey. She writes, moms and is the Editor-in-Chief for Guardian Angel Kids and Publicist for the NWFCC from her home in the historical hamlet Tappan, NY. McDine is a member of the SCBWI and Musing Our Children.

Travel back in time and learn more about the Underground Railroad and Ms. McDine through her virtual book tour:

Monday, April 18

“Meet the Author”

Host: Terri Forehand – http://www.terri-forehand.blogspot.com/


Tuesday, April 19

“The Writer’s Life”

Host: Nancy I. Sanders – http://www.nancyisanders.wordpress.com/


Wednesday, April 20

“Tradebook Tips for Teachers”

Host: Lori Calabrese – http://www.loricalabrese.blogspot.com/


Thursday, April 21

“Writing Tips

Host: Nicole Weaver – http://www.melangeofcultures.wordpress.com/


Friday, April 22

“On the Go”

Host: Irene Roth – http://www.rothsinspiringbooksandproducts.wordpress.com/


Saturday, April 23

“Become a Facebook Fan”

Host: Suzanne Lieurance – http://www.suzannelieurance.com/

Thank you for your interest, we look forward to your visit.

Authors interested in being showcased at the National Writing for Children Center can download an application www.writingforchildrencenter.com or email Suzanne Lieurance for more information at info@writingforchildrencenter.com.  

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Let's Get Our Young Muses Talking About Books at the National Writing for Children Center

What better way to get our young muses excited about books, by joining in lively book discussions. This will provide them a unique opportunity to meet an author through safe channels, where everyone's input is valued.

I invite you to join in the National Writing for Children Center's "Let's Talk About the Book," featuring The Golden Pathway at http://writingforchildrencenter.com/2011/04/03/the-golden-pathway-lets-talk-about-the-book.

Synopsis:
Be transported through time to the Underground Railroad, where high-pitched screams echo each night. David’s cruel Pa always chooses the same victim. Despite the circumstances during slavery, David uncovers the courage to defy his Pa.


Raised in a hostile environment where abuse occurs daily, David attempts to break the mold and befriends the slave, Jenkins, owned by his Pa. Fighting against extraordinary times and beliefs, David attempts to lead Jenkins to freedom with no regard for his own safety and possible consequences dealt out by his Pa.


I am looking forward to your visit.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Book Review ~ The Golden Pathway - powerful story of good and evil

I'm pleased to share with you the latest book review of The Golden Pathway.

Title: The Golden Pathway

Written by: Donna McDine

Illustrated by: K.C. Snider

Ages: 8-12

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Hardcover: ISBN: 978-1-61633-081-1; 1616330813

Soft cover: ISBN: 978-1-61633-088-0; 1616330880

eBook: ISBN: 978-1-61633-082-8; 1616330821

Published: August 2010

Abused by a callous father, David, a sensitive boy, knows by his kind and compassionate nature, the difference between right and wrong. When he observes his father’s cruel and constant punishment of Jenkins, a sixteen year old slave, David knows he must save him. But, how?

Follow David as he tends to Jenkins’ wounds from Pa’s relentless beatings. And be there as David gathers information as to how a slave can make his way to freedom, a dangerous undertaking for the brave and caring boy.

Award winning children’s author, Donna McDine, has produced a powerful story of good and evil, a must read for every child. She defines, in a beautifully written and poignant way, one man’s inhumanity to man and the redeeming qualities of his son.

The author also provides the reader with a strong bibliography and an interesting Author’s Note section, giving insight into the various terms used during the Underground Railway years.

The well known Oregon artist, K.C. Snider, has done heroic work with her illustrations. They are not only realistic, but timeless. They provide a compelling backdrop to the author’s commanding prose. She gives one a tender glimpse into a world gone mad, where one boy stands alone and makes a difference.

Please take a look at Donna McDine’s web sites and learn more about this talented author:

http://www.donnamcdine.com/

http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com/

http://www.thegoldenpathway.blogspot.com/

K.C. Snider’s beautiful artwork may be viewed at:

http://www.kcsniderart.com/

http://blog.kcsniderart.com/

Review by: Nancy Stewart, children’s author and university professor of education, specializing in Children’s and Young Adult Literature

Website: http://www.nancystewartbooks.com/  

Blog: http://www.nancystewartbooks.blogspot.com/

Thank you for your time and interest.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Best wishes,

Donna M. McDine

Award-winning Children's Author

The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

The Writing Mama, VS Grenier interviews Donna McDine

Hello All:
Hope you had a wonderful weekend and your Monday is off to a terrific start.
The Writing Mama, VS Grenier is hosting me today at http://thewritingmama.blogspot.com/2011/03/vbt-guest-author-spotlight-donna-mcdine.html. If you can, please stop by and leave a comment, I'd enjoy interacting with you.

Thank you for your time and support!
Have a great day!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

What Reviewers Are Saying about The Golden Pathway

What Reviewers Are Saying about The Golden Pathway

"This story by author Donna M. McDine, with full-page, full-color illustrations by K. C. Snider, is an attention-grabbing way to introduce students to the fact that slavery once existed in this country and also illustrate how the “Underground Railroad” helped slaves to escape north so that they might gain their freedom. It is a great book.” – Wayne S. Walker, Home School Book Review

“Author Donna McDine pulls you in from the first sentence, and doesn’t let you go. Her writing is filled with sensory detail that puts you into the story and the era. She has created living, breathing characters, so much so, that I strongly felt their lives before and after the tale.” – A.R. Silverberry, author of Wyndano’s Cloak

“Once children have read about David and the part he played in the Underground Railroad, they’ll be eager to find other stories to enhance what they’ve learned in The Golden Pathway.” – Beverly Stowe McClure, author of Rebel in Blue Jeans, Just Breeze, and Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines

“The Golden Pathway, will teach children how people can come together and overcome seemingly impossible odds and learn a bit about American history and how to deal with a situation of bullying and abuse.” –Lauren S. Smith, She Writes http://www.shewrites.com/

“A tale sure to inspire anyone who doubts their own courage.” – Lori Calabrese, award-winning author of The Bug That Plagued the Entire Third Grade

“The Golden Pathway is a story about courage and friendship.” – Renee Hand, author of The Crypto-Capers series and the award-winning, The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill: Case #1: The Great Pie Catastrophe

“In Donna McDine's debut book witness a poignant depiction of the best and worst of humanity. The portrayal of the brutality dealt a slave and a white boy's sense of right and wrong are expertly exposed. K.C. Snider is a fine artist and each illustration is a masterpiece. The historical fiction picture book's succinct and imaginative story coupled with the illustrations are a buffet for readers of all ages. I highly recommend this book.” – J. Aday Kennedy, award-winning multi-published author of inspirational/Christian pieces and of children’s literature

“The best thing about this book is that it raised other questions… Any book that can cause a child to crave more knowledge on a subject is a good one.” – Lynn’s Reading Corner

“I thought this was a very well written story for children to understand.” – Chrissy’s World of Books

Interested? Read an excerpt at: http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

It's official!! The Golden Pathway is NOW available

It's official!! The Golden Pathway is NOW available:

Title: The Golden Pathway

Written by: Donna McDine

Illustrated by: K.C. Snider

Ages: 8-12

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Hardcover: ISBN: 978-1-61633-081-1; 1616330813

Soft cover: ISBN: 978-1-61633-088-0; 1616330880

eBook: ISBN: 978-1-61633-082-8; 1616330821

Published: August 2010

Synopsis:
Raised in a hostile environment where abuse occurs daily, David attempts to break the mold and befriends the slave, Jenkins, owned by his Pa. Fighting against extraordinary times and beliefs, David leads Jenkins to freedom with no regard for his own safety and possible consequences dealt out by his Pa.

Author: Donna McDine http://www.donnamcdine.com/ 

Artist: K. C. Snider http://www.kcsniderart.com/

Ordering information:

Guardian Angel Publishing: http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm 

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Pathway-Donna-M-McDIne/dp/1616330880/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1282836673&sr=1-1