With just a little over two weeks to go to the launch of Zig Zag Zeffy, written by Barbara Ann Miller and illustrated by EM Gales, we're spooling up for the virtual book tour. Lots of folks have already hopped on the band wagon (and some have posted) but it's not too late if you want to join the tour. Just email or message me and let me know. Here is where the tour has been and where it will be heading: June 12 - Mary Lanni Reads - on YouTube and Goodreads July 1 - CanLit for Little Canadians - summer watch list July 31 - Maeve, on behalf of Atlantic Book Reviews - enthusiastic reading! August 1-7 - Dartmouth Book Exchange Author Spotlight August 4 - Lisa Haselton's Reviews & Interviews August 5 - Miramichi Reader August 8 - Terri Protelli's Bookly Matters August 10 - AJ Korman's Blog - Children's Books and Literature - Bringing Stories to Life August 15 (launch day) - interview on The Author Journey , presented by OC Publishing August 16 - interivew
I recently had the pleasure of beginning work on a book project with one of my best friends. We taught pre-school together in the early 80s and developed a bond over our love of children that expanded into our outside lives and continues on to this day. We also share a love of animals, and on August 15, my friend, and Halifax-based author, Barbara Ann Miller, will launch the first in a series of children’s books, Zig Zag Zeffy , that will teach themes such as inclusion and self-esteem. “This wonderful early childhood book keeps the young reader’s attention as the love develops between a puppy and his Hu-Mom,” said Marg MacDonald, Recipient of the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education (2021). “The descriptive and fun story flows well, and is accompanied by colourful illustrations, providing many opportunities for teachable moments.” Zig Zag Zeffy is a heart-warming story of a Hu-Mom who adopts an energetic, fun-loving Puggle named Zeffy. It's a rhymi