Marcia Z. Parks πΊπ¦ Loves Words Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Marcia Z. Parks πΊπ¦ Loves Words on XAuthor and poet. Stay curious and stay inspired. Member #SCBWI, #12x12, and The Writers' Loft. PBParty 2023 Honorable Mention. Seeking representation.

Hatchet
Gary Paulsen'Dogsled' and 'Hatchet' and all the Brian books..."Guts"...now I need to read 'Gone to the Woods.' https://www.npr.org/2021/10/20/1047416065/remembering-gary-paulsen-author-of-dogsled-and-hatchet?utm_campaign=storyshare&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social
Paperback, 2007
$8.99Member price:$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Winterkill
Marsha Forchuk SkrypuchTwo timely middle grade novels sensitively handle a little-known horrific event. I am SO glad my dad was back in this country before Holodomor! https://t.co/l4LdReTPuM
Paperback, 2022
$7.99Member price:$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
Simms TabackRemembering Simms Taback, writer and graphic artist, he illustrated over 35 books. He won the Caldecott Medal in 2000 for JOSEPH HAD A LITTLE OVERCOAT. https://t.co/nFEz4BYkoG
Hardcover, 1999
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
You Are Here: Connecting Flights
Ellen OhIt happens--and it shouldn't. Read and learn. https://t.co/8iMA6YyCJT
Paperback, 2024
$9.99Member price:$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
My Side of the Mountain
Jean Craighead GeorgeCelebrating Jean Craighead George, winner of over 20 awards for writing #ChildrensBooks: Newbery Honor 1960 for "My Side of the Mountain, Newbery Medal 1973 for "Julie of the Wolves," and author of over 100 fiction and nonfiction titles. https://t.co/R9OAPvTf6f
Paperback, 2001
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
Norman BridwellRemembering Norman Bridwell, author & cartoonist, best known for CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG series. Turned down as an illustrator by 15+ publishing houses, an editor suggested that he turn one of his drawings into a story. Result: the Clifford books. #ChildrensBooks #kidlitart https://t.co/ClOSurlEN0
Hardcover, 2018
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Wind in the Willows: The Classic Heirloom Edition Hardcover with Slipcase and Ribbon Marker
Kenneth GrahameRemembering Kenneth Grahame, Scottish writer best known for THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS. Tales that were initially told to his son became this classic. #ChildrensBooks https://t.co/3dLrhmCjVo
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Mythology
Edith HamiltonRemembering Steele Savage, Michigan-born artist best known for his illustrations for Edith Hamilton's MYTHOLOGY. #ChildrensBooks #kidlitart #Illustrator https://t.co/oOCz7U4Kdv
Paperback, 2013
$22.99Member price:$11.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Hot Dog: (Winner of the 2023 Caldecott Medal)
Doug Salati"...you can try and try again" and come up with something wonderful. Congratulations! https://t.co/B04QMRIqGi via @publisherswkly
Hardcover, 2022
$20.99Member price:$19.94 + Free shipping5% off
King of the Wind
Marguerite HenryRemembering Marguerite Henry, American author of 50+ novels about animals, including horses and dogs. "King of the Wind won the 1949 Newbery, her second. She first published at age 11. Her last book was published at age 94. #ChildrensBooks #kidlit https://t.co/Gltmi37rjt
Paperback, 2006
$7.99Member price:$3.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book