The Imaginary Blog of Lynn E. Hazen, Author of Books for Children & Young Adults
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Seymour Celebration!
Books, Berets, Friends & Fun!
Yes, last Saturday was fun with a celebration for my new book, THE AMAZING TRAIL OF SEYMOUR SNAIL illustrated by Doug Cushman. It was doubly fun because it was a double book launch party for Elissa Haden Guest and her new book, HARRIET'S HAD ENOUGH! Here come some pics of the celebration.
(Above) Elissa & me in front of Cover to Cover Booksellers. Yep, I'm wearing my beret with a snail decoration on it. (Seymour the Snail wears a beret on the cover of the book, too!)
(Below) Mr. Stink Bug in the window holding a copy of THE AMAZING TRAIL OF SEYMOUR SNAIL.
Me, my son Mike & Liz. Mike helped with the mechanics of Seymour zipping around and around the window display on a hidden Lego train. Thanks, Mike! See the video below. What fun!
Charlesie, Lynn & Ryoko (Charlesie helped paint the cool platform to hide the train, and she made the super yummy cookies below left in the box that looked like little mini painting palettes!) Ryoko helped make the cool bug and flower art in the window. Yes, it takes a village to launch a book! More friends below:
Frances, Lynn & a young reader!
(above) Venus & her Little Stars and Lynn
(above) My inspiration for Charlie & Prince Charming Whiskers in Cinder Rabbit.
Okay, the snails all slowly slime their way home. Thanks for taking a look. If you missed the party but still want a signed copy of any of Lynn's or Elissa's books, please call Cover to Cover at 415-282-8080
The two authors again. Thanks to Tracy & Mark at Cover to Cover for hosting. And thanks to everybody who came to the party to celebrate with us!
4 comments:
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said...
You all look so natty in your berets! I am so sorry to have missed this slimicious event. - Shirl
Hi Shirl, Hi Bethany. Wish you could have been there. The cheese by the way was brought by Karen from local Harley Farms Goat Dairy. It was so yum. Looks like you can order online at http://www.harleyfarms.com
Thanks for sharing this event with us! I watched your video, and I do have two remarks: 1. I want a snail train for Christmas. 2. That boy can move! I'm worried that the Snail Police are going to give Seymour a speeding ticket. Yes, the beret is excellent. Off to look for Seymour on Amazon...
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4 comments:
You all look so natty in your berets! I am so sorry to have missed this slimicious event. - Shirl
Lynn,
Great event! Great pics! Great kids...and I am oohing over the lovely goat cheese!
Can't wait to add Seymour to my shelf!
Bethany
Hi Shirl, Hi Bethany. Wish you could have been there. The cheese by the way was brought by Karen from local Harley Farms Goat Dairy. It was so yum. Looks like you can order online at
http://www.harleyfarms.com
Thanks for sharing this event with us! I watched your video, and I do have two remarks:
1. I want a snail train for Christmas.
2. That boy can move! I'm worried that the Snail Police are going to give Seymour a speeding ticket.
Yes, the beret is excellent. Off to look for Seymour on Amazon...
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