FeedNews About My Picture Books–Super YAY!
March 13, 2013 in Elementary Educators, Picture Book, Preschool to 1st grade teachers Tags: detective, Guardian Angel Publishing, High Hill Press, picture books, Red Ribbon Week
Meet Lucy! by Pamella Withroder
I am taking a slight break from talking about FINDING MY PLACE, my middle-grade historical fiction novel, to share a bit about my picture books that will be coming out in the future. The first one is Lucy and the Red Ribbon Week Adventure, publisher–High Hill Press, and here is an illustration from that book! The illustrator, Pamella Withroder, uses watercolor to bring Lucy alive in her classroom with Mr. Grant, who is busy teaching students the ins and outs of drugs during Red Ribbon Week. Lucy has a hard time listening and makes many mistakes this week, including missing the demonstration from the police dog! But in the end, she realizes what it takes to listen and even helps a friend. Isn’t Lucy the cutest? Love this illustration!
Lucy’s illustrations are finished. High Hill Press is working on a cover and formatting, and it will be out this year–HOPEFULLY!
My second book is Maggie Mae, Detective Extraordinaire, and the Case of the Missing Cookies, which is based on a true story about my grandma whose cookies went missing while she was baking. In the TRUE story, she blamed my grandpa, when really it was their dog, stealing cookies off the table. In the fiction version, Maggie uses her detective skills and tools to figure out WHO is taking the cookies–and it’s not as easy as it looks.
I am super excited that Guardian Angel Publishing publisher, Lynda Burch, has chosen Jack Foster (a book he illustrated is pictured to the left) to illustrate Maggie Mae. His style fits the book perfectly, and I can’t wait to see what he comes up with.
Stay tuned–when I know more about either of these, I’ll let you know!
March 13th, 2013 at 8:30 am
Yeah, Margo!! I am so excited for you!!
March 13th, 2013 at 10:52 am
I’m excited!
March 13th, 2013 at 11:12 am
Wonderful news, Margo. The illustration is a delight, and I love the story about the stolen cookies.
March 13th, 2013 at 12:33 pm
So exciting for you Margo!!! The cookie story is too funny.
March 13th, 2013 at 1:29 pm
Hooray Margo!
I can’t wait til I can get my hands on these books and read them with the boys!! You are such a wonderful and creative writer! Keep it up. 
March 13th, 2013 at 2:46 pm
Thank you, Judy, Donna, and Teresa for stopping by and leaving a comment.
Betty: I AM EXCITED, TOO! Pamela–oh, that’s so sweet. I hope the boys will like them. 
March 13th, 2013 at 7:16 pm
Hi Margo, that sounds great! Congratulations and best wishes for two successful launches!
March 13th, 2013 at 9:40 pm
Way to go, Margo! You’ve taken flight and will be reaching the stars soon!
Congrats on everything. You truly deserve it!
March 13th, 2013 at 10:55 pm
I love that the dog stole the cookies. Illustrations look good. It’s not easy to use watercolor for details.
March 14th, 2013 at 1:50 pm
@Penelope and @Becky: Thank you.
I appreciate it immensely–your support means everything because I know you both know how hard this business is but how rewarding it is, too. 
@Carole: Thanks–Pamella teaches watercolor painting, too, so she knows what she’s doing. I just love how she made Lucy look so cute!
March 14th, 2013 at 5:34 pm
Wow, Margo — Lucy is SO cute! Can’t wait to read them both:) 2013 is definitely going to be a great year for you–
March 17th, 2013 at 4:05 pm
Thanks so much, Tasha!
March 18th, 2013 at 10:25 am
Congratulations, Margo! Lucy is adorable, and the illustrator for Maggie Mae looks incredible. I can’t wait to read them both! The true cookie story sounds hilarious! Very exciting times for you.
xo
March 19th, 2013 at 12:52 am
Yes!! I love Jack Foster’s illustrations. I have 6 or 8 of his illustrated books. And I love the picture of Lucy!
March 19th, 2013 at 12:05 pm
They both sound wonderful. Glad to know that you have succeeded.
June Sengpiehl
March 20th, 2013 at 1:58 pm
Thank you, June and Susan!