New Book Trailer for "Just Line Around"

Hey Everyone,
I just created a new book trailer for my children's book, Just Line Around. I did it using Stop Motion animation. Check it out and let me know what you think.

-Kinsy

"The Robot Book" Book Giveaway

Visit the Children's Book Review for a chance to win this free book, The Robot Book, by Heather Brown. It looks like a great interactive book that kids will love. Click here to enter the giveaway and watch a trailer for the book.

Good Luck!!

-Kinsy

Gililland Creativity Contest Finalists

And here they are! The first three finalists from one of my school visit art contests!! The wonderful artwork below was created by awesome artists from Gililland Elementary after reading my children's book, Just Line Around. Nearly every student at Gililland created a drawing, and there were tons of great ones. It was very difficult to pick just three, so I picked 4!! Thank you to all of the students who participated. Keep that creativity flowing!

Take a look at the pictures below and vote for your favorite by leaving a comment at the bottom. The picture with the most votes/comments by midnight on November 6th will win a free copy of my book along with some fun art supplies!!

Thanks for voting. I'm sure the kids will really appreciate all of the positive comments about their art. ;)

Kinsy

Picture 1 - Jordon 4th Grade

Picture 2 - Teia 5th Grade

Picture 3 - Raymond, 5th Grade

Picture 4 - 4th Grade

Line Art

Line Art Contest

To add some fun and excitement to my school visits this year, I will be having line art contests for the students to participate in. The three best artworks from each school will be posted here, where anyone can comment on their favorite. The winner, after one week of voting, will be given a free copy of my book and some art prizes!

The Rules

1. All artwork must be student-created. Parents are free to suggest or inspire, but the drawings must be completed by the students.

2. The artwork should be created from one, continuous black line (crayon, pen, marker, etc.). If you use a pencil, be sure to trace it with a pen or marker or it may not scan well.

That's it! Pretty simple. You can draw anything from a cool pattern to a complex picture. Drawings will be judged on creativity and originality.

To get you started along the right track, I've included some sample designs.

Get that creativity flowing and best of luck!

-Kinsy

Stew Heads to Abilene

Stop by and see Stew and I as we join more than 50 other Texas authors at this years West Texas Book and Music Festival.

Here's the information:

Where: Abilene Civic Center,

6100 N. 6th St

Abilene, TX

When: Saturday, September 25th

10 am - 4 pm

Feel free to register for this event on my Facebook page.

Stew and I hope to see you there!

-Kinsy

Help My School... Please!

During the month of September, my school has the opportunity to win up to $10,000 in much-needed technology (our printers are 7+ years old!). All I need from you is your vote!

Click here to visit my school's Digital Wish profile and then click on the large blue button that says "Click. Sign in. Vote!". On the following site, you will need to sign-in or sign-up on the Pepsi site and then click "Vote for this idea".

Please bookmark the link above and vote EVERY DAY in September.

Thank you all for your help! Any help we could recieve through this program would just be amazing!

-Kinsy

Children's Book Giveaway

Don't miss out! During September, I will be giving away three autographed copies of my children's book, Just Line Around, on TheChildrensBookReview.com. All you have to do is visit this blog, leave a comment, and you're entered! That's it. Simple, huh? Just like a horizontal line... ;)

Click here to enter!

Feel free to share the info with anyone and everyone! Best of luck!

-Kinsy