Books

Read Local Challenge

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Art is being created all around you. The person you meet at your local pool or pizzeria may have created your favorite book! 

We invite all schools, libraries, homeschool groups, scout troops … groups of any size to join us! Take the challenge to read as many of these books from local authors/illustrators as you can, for a chance to win fabulous prizes, such as signed books and free Skype visits with one of our Read Local authors or illustrators. Then visit our websites to find our already-scheduled book signings and events, or to schedule a visit to your school or library.

 

All of our Read Local authors and illustrators have agreed to offer a 10% discount on their speaking fees for any school or library participating in the Read Local Challenge. Now is the perfect time to schedule a visit. We’d love to get to know you! Joint visits at special rates are also available. If you’d like to set up a special panel for your school or library, please email Veronica Bartles, Published and Listed Coordinator for the MD/DE/WV chapter of SCBWI at mddewv (at) scbwi (dot) org.

For more information and graphics please visit:

http://mddewv.scbwi.org/read-local/

 

Release of “Friends in Fur Coats”

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I’m so excited to announce the release of Friends in Fur Coats

Written by Claire Buchwald and Sarah Buchlaw
Illustrated by yours truly! (Rebecca Evans)
Published by The Gryphon Press

In this beautifully illustrated picture book, Noah finds out from his animal friends why fur belongs on animals, not people. Sitting on his bed with his cat Mango and his furry toy animals, Noah asks, “Why do you get to have fur coats, but I don’t?” In his dream that night, Noah’s animals offer a variety of answers. He learns how vital each animal’s coat is to its survival and happiness.

Friends in Fur Coats

 

Available now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Books-a-million

2015 TAZ Author Award for Someday I’ll Fly

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I almost jumped out of my seat and screamed in a crowded restaurant last night when I heard that my book Someday I’ll Fly won the 2015 TAZ Author Award! I’m grateful and humbled that I was chosen and want to thank everyone who had a part in the creation of the book, especially my publishers Red Engine Press (Joyce and Pat) for giving me this amazing opportunity and my mentor EB Lewis for helping me make the illustrations the best they could be.

 

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Someday I’ll Fly TAZ Book Award Finalist

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Wow! I’m excited to announce that my book “Someday I’ll Fly” is a finalist for the author zone TAZ book award!
http://www.theauthorszone.com/2015-taz-finalists/

We will hear the results October 22nd. Wish me luck everyone!

Book Release “The Good Things”

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I’m excited to announce the release of my newest illustrated book “The Good Things” Written by Jennifer Green Quimby. Available on Amazon, this is a book about the loss of a loved one and learning to find the good things in life again.

The Good Things

Interview with Author, Author Shine Out Loud™

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I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed by Joanne Quinn-Smith on Author Author Shine Out Loud™ Podcast for my new book “Someday I’ll Fly”. I hope you enjoy hearing it as much I enjoyed creating it!

Click here to listen in:

http://www.positivelypittsburghlivemagazine.com/broadcast.php?IdChan=70&IdItem=1

Rebecca Evans Children's book Illustration

Global Girl Awarded Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Award

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I wanted to share with you all some amazing news!

Global Girl TM An Innovative Collection of Ethnically Diverse Educational Play Dolls and Children’s Books is Awarded an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2014 Toy of the Year Award Gold Seal

You can see it online The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio here

Congratulations Global Girl for all your hard work, I’m honored to be a part of it all!

Visit globalgirl.com for your very own Global Girl Doll or book.

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Introducing “Someday I’ll Fly” by Rebecca Evans

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I’m so excited to finally share the first book I’ve both authored and illustrated “Someday I’ll Fly” published by Red Engine Press!

Someday I'll Fly

In 1943, during World War II, ordinary little girls are expected to learn to cook, sew, and play with dolls. But Pam wants to do more, to be more¬-to help her brother and all the other soldiers. When Pam meets the Women’s Air Force Service Pilots, she discovers exactly what she wants to be when she grows up. She even begins to build her very own plane. But when her friend becomes sick, Pam has to decide what is most important to her. An adaptation of WINDSHIFT by Joyce Faulkner Written and Illustrated by Rebecca Evans ©2014 Rebecca Evans Red Engine Press

To purchase a copy please visit amazon.com

Or to purchase a signed copy please contact me directly via my contact page.

Global Girl Book Release

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I’m so excited to finally be able to share the release of the Global Girl Dolls and Books which I have had the privilege of working on for the past year! This is an amazing line of dolls from all around the world and each has a complimenting book set in their respective country. This project has been so much fun, learning about other cultures and having the opportunity to draw settings and people from all around the globe. You can visit globalgirl.com to learn more about the dolls and books.

Global Girl Book Collection

 

A collection of six engaging fictional books will take children on a journey with each doll character in her respective country. You will be introduced to inspiring and empowering girls who live in various countries around the world. Meet VivienneTM from France, AmahleTM from South Africa, TatianaTM from Russia, Mei LingTM from China, MarcelaTM from Argentina and TiffanyTM from the United States.

Each book will have a fun, culturally relevant fictional story that has been beautifully illustrated, and a special non-fiction back of book which will teach children words in the different languages, facts about the culture, landmarks and monuments, as well as currency, cultural celebrations, and a brief history of the country. The books will educate children on different cultures and traditions around the world.

Written by Shirley Velasquez
Illustrated by Rebecca Evans

Sold exclusively at globalgirl.com

 

Naughty Nana Book Release

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The children’s picture book, Naughty Nana, is being launched this month, just in time for holiday shopping.  Written by former teacher and administrator, Saralyn Richard, and illustrated by veteran artist Rebecca Evans, it tells of the mostly-true exploits of an irresistible Old English sheepdog puppy, who just wants to have fun.  Her laugh-out-loud adventures will give readers many hours of memorable and thought-provoking pleasure.
Reading is so important to the development of children, and this book is not only entertaining, but also presents a positive message for young readers.  It will be of interest to adults who have children or grandchildren, as well as all of the dog lovers out there.
 Naughty Nana
The book is available in hardback and softcover through the website:  https://palmcirclepress.com.  Purchasers can opt for autographs by the author and by Nana, herself!
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