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!!EXCITING NEWS ABOUT THE AUTHOR!! Dr. Elana Ashley is an AWARD-WINNING FINALISTin the National Best Books 2008 Awards sponsored by USA Book News. Ashley is a Finalist in the category of "Children's Picture Book: Hardcover Fiction with Audio CD" with her Bilingual Book [Splunkunio Splunkey Detective and Peacemaker Detective y pacificador Case One: The Missing Friendship Bracelet Caso primero: El brazalete de la amistad desaparecido], Audio CD and Teaching Guide for Educators and Parents. To view an article about Dr. Elana Ashley and Her Mysery Adventure Series that appeared in EL CONQUISTADOR, a bilingual newspaper in Illinois, September 26, 2008, press the following link: El Conquistador Article about Dr.Elana Ashley - pdf - 2 pages
MEET THE AUTHOR AND STORYBOOK CHARACTERS
From
left to right, meet the author and protagonists of our detective
series - Better yet, meet the author and storybook characters in person! *** FREE EVENT Sunday - November 2nd, 2008: Welcome to the GRAND OPENING of the EARLY LEARNING CENTER at THE WAUKEGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY 128 N. County Street Waukegan, IL Sunday - November 2nd, 2008 Tours of the New Center Children's fun fair in the Bradbury Room with lots of games and attractions, as well as a visit from Dora! Award-Winning Finalist in the National Best Books 2008 Awards, Guest Author Dr. Elana Ashley and Her Puppet Storybook Character Ellie Elephant join in the celebration! *** Learn about the Author Dr. Elana Ashley is the founder and Executive Director of Great Imaginings, Inc., an Illinois not-for-profit corporation which promotes imagination and creativity. A storyteller, singer and puppeteer, Ashley presents educational and entertaining performances and workshops to children, parents, teachers and families in schools, libraries, community organizations, and on television. Great Imaginings, Inc. provides children and adults with the tools, strategies and inspiration which enable them to imagine, pursue their dreams, and achieve their goals. For more information about Great Imaginings, visit http://www.greatimaginings.org. ***FLASHING NEWS*** Literacy Donation to Caregivers by Dr. Elana Ashley Waukegan Township and Community Partners Present: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren [Caregivers] EXPO
Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:00am - 3:00pm Park Place Senior Center 414 S. Lewis Avenue, Waukegan
Educator and Author Dr. Elana Ashley will donate her Three-Part Adventure Package [Book, Audio CD & Teaching Guide] to the first 25 caregivers who visit her booth. Children will be introduced to Ashley's bilingual, mystery adventure story with the help of Puppet Storybook Character Ellie Elephant!
EXCITING NEWS Dr. Ashley and her Puppet Crew are working on Case Two in Splunkey's Mystery Adventure Series. Two editions of Case Two: Big Bully Holly Howler will be coming out in English and English-Spanish in 2009! Keep your eyes pealed for CASE TWO! Programs with the Author & Storybook Characters Dr. Ashley looks forward to presenting dramatic readings of her work. Following the readings, the storybook characters literally come to life for her audiences when the author brings out the heroes themselves - puppets Splunkey®, Ellie and/or Eli - who talk, sing, recite poetry, share jokes and tell stories. For information and the booking of programs, write: drashley@greatimaginings.org To learn more about general program offerings, visit http://www.greatimaginings.org
Splunkey and His Web Site Splunkey welcomes you to his web site - http://www.splunkey.org Splunkey's site is designed for families - for parents and older siblings to read to and with young children. Discover how Splunkey first met Dr. Elana Ashley, the author of his detective series. You can read about Splunkey the Peacemaker, and find out about other things that are important to him. Learn about his international friendship club. Membership is FREE! You will find all kinds of interesting, fun things on his site, so jump on board his spaceship for a delightful adventure with Splunkunio Splunkey Space Spokespuppet of the Sky!
***** The name Spokespuppet is the registered trademark of Elana Ashley. The name Splunkunio Splunkey is the registered trademark of Elana Ashley. © 2008 Dream Image Press, LLC |
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