Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Win the Captain No Beard Picture Book Series Prize Pack


Win the Captain No Beard Picture Book Series Prize Pack

Sponsored by Carole P. Roman
The Children’s Book Review | August 30, 2019
Hey, Landlubbers! It’s time to get your sea legs ready for Talk Like a Pirate Day …
Whether you identify with bucko, buccaneer, hearties, lad, lass, matey, scallywag, swashbuckler, or simply *pirate*, Captain No Beard and his crew are the perfect pals for you! This year, talk like a Pirate Day is celebrated on September 19, 2019.
Enter for a chance to win the Captain No Beard picture book series prize pack—includes a LEGO Creator Pirate Roller Coaster set and a $25 Target gift card.
One (1) winner receives the grand prize:
  • A set of the Captain No Beard series (10 books) autographed by award-winning author Carole P. Roman
  • A LEGO Creator Pirate Roller Coaster Building Kit
  • A $25 Target gift card
Value: $204
Three (3) winners receive:
  • A set of the Captain No Beard series (10 books) autographed by award-winning author Carole P. Roman
Value: $99.90
Age Range: 4-8
Giveaway begins August 30, 2019, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends September 20, 2019, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
 
About The Captain No Beard Books

CaptainNoBeardCaptain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale Of A Pirate’s Life
Captain No Beard and his pirate ship The Flying Dragon set sail for a voyage of the imagination with his fearless crew of four: First Mate Hallie, Mongo the Monkey, Linus the loudmouthed lion, and Fribbit the floppy frog. Normally a young boy named Alexander, his cousin Hallie, and three stuffed animals, once they board his bed their world is transformed into a magical vessel, sailing the seven seas on dangerous and exciting adventures! Captain No Beard – An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life named to Kirkus Reviews’ BEST OF 2012 for Children’s Indie Books, and garnered the star of remarkable merit! “Roman charms with an imaginative,whimsical picture book that will entertain even the oldest pirates.” Kirkus Review

Pepper-Parrots-Problem-with-PatiencePepper Parrot’s Problem With Patience
The crew of the Flying Dragon are sailing again. This time, new crewmember, Pepper Parrot is having a hard time keeping up with the drills. Captain No Beard and his mates join together to help Pepper achieve her goals with patience and tolerance.

StuckInTheDoldrumsStuck In The Doldrums: A Lesson In Sharing
When the wind stops blowing, Captain No Beard and his crew, including First Mate Hallie, Linus the Lion, Fribbet the Frog, Mongo the Monkey and Polly the Parrot, are stuck on a desert island. Maroon with nothing to do, they begin to play and enjoy themselves. However, Captain No Beard has other ideas, bossing his crew around and making playtime cheerless for everyone. Soon, Captain No Beard decides he has had enough and storms off. When his ship is attacked by a giant squid, he realizes he needs his crew more than ever. Captain No Beard and his crew show young readers that’s it’s important to cooperate and share your belongings. The crew teaches us that if you want to have friends, then you must be a friend too.

strangers on the high seas coverStrangers On The High Seas
Captain No Beard and the crew of the Flying Dragon welcome a new crew member, when Cabin Girl Cayla joins the ship. Responsible for his little sister, Captain No Beard is not very happy because he finds his newest charge a distraction. When faced with danger, the captain must find a way to escape. While learning valuable lessons about strangers, the crew realized not to judge somebody because they are young or small. Strength comes in all sizes!

The Treasure of Snake Island: A Captain No Beard StoryThe Treasure Of Snake Island
After a fierce battle with a storm, the crew goes in search of treasure. Alexander, that is, Captain No Beard uses a map to locate it on the ominous sounding Snake Island. Bravely they dig until they find the best treasure ever!
 

The Crew Goes Coconuts!: A Captain No Beard Story Volume 6 By Carole P. RomanThe Crew Goes Coconuts
There is a storm brewing on the Flying Dragon, and it’s not about the weather. When the crew finds themselves parched and not enough juice to go around, blame falls on Matie the goat, Hallie’s friend. Divided, they square off, ready for a fight and Captain No Beard must teach his crew that not only is bullying wrong, they must learn to value and respect each and every member of the crew. Watch the crew of the Flying Dragon learn an important lesson about being a true friend.

Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis By Carole P. RomanCaptain No Beard And The Aurora Borealis
Captain No Beard and his crew of loyal pirates heave anchor for another adventure, this time in the icy waters of the Arctic. Captain No Beard’s steering a course due north, sailing by the light of the North Star. Everyone on the crew wonders what the captain’s up to, especially as he gets embarrassed when they ask. When the captain finally admits his plan, the crew discovers he plans to steal the aurora borealis, the beautiful northern lights that brighten the arctic sky. They’re all shocked. They may be pirates, but even they know stealing is bad. Besides, how can anyone steal the lights from the sky? A charming, engaging tale about doing what’s right, Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis is the latest installment in Carole P. Roman’s award-winning pirate series. The first book, Captain No Beard—an Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life, received the Kirkus Reviews Best of 2012 award and the Star of Remarkable Achievement. The series presents real-life problems in an imaginary setting and encourages discussion with both parents and educators.

Fribbet the Frog and the Tadpoles by Carole P RomanFribbet The Frog And The Tadpoles
Fribbet’s gone missing! The crew searches for the excitable frog and finally find him troubled and crying in the stern. Fribbet is very upset, and it’s up to Captain No Beard and the crew to find out what’s wrong. Fribbet the Frog and the Tadpoles is another great voyage into problem solving and friendship, as well as an adventurous trip into the imagination. Join the Captain No Beard and his friends as they learn the value of sharing our troubles with others and that help is always there when we need it.

Captain No Beard A Flag for the Flying DragonA Flag For The Flying Dragon
It’s business as usual on the Flying Dragon. Their mission is to find a flag for the ship. Captain No Beard sighs, “Being a captain is hard work,” as he watches the busy crew preparing the vessel for their next adventure. Polly is giving out pretzels; Linus is polishing a lamp. Matie is cracking coconuts, Cayla is stuffing holes, and Hallie is swabbing the deck. High overhead, trouble is brewing, and it is not the weather. Mongo does not want any help from the newest crew member, and it is creating a hurricane of a mess on board. The team must come together and find a task that will fit Zachary without interfering with their own fun. On the way, they acquire a flag that will unite them as both friends and crew. Join the problem-solving crew of the Flying Dragon as they find a flag for their ship and a job for Zach.

Being A Captain is Hard Work- A Captain No Beard StoryBeing A Captain Is Hard Work
Captain No Beard is determined to travel to Dew Rite Volcano. He won’t listen when Mongo predicts a storm or Linus indicates they are headed in the wrong direction. He insists Polly cook in the galley even though the seas are getting rough. What’s a crew to do with a stubborn, know-it-all captain? Will they convince the captain he is barreling headlong into danger, or will Captain No Beard jeopardize both his safety and the crew’s with his single-minded determination to go where he wants?

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About Carole P. Roman
Carole P Roman
Carole P. Roman
Carole P. Roman is the award winning author of the nonfiction series of children’s books, If You Were Me and Lived in … . The first title in the collection, If You Were Me and Lived in…Mexico, won the Pinnacle Award for Best in Children’s Nonfiction in 2012. If You Were Me and Lived in…Russia and If You Were Me and Lived in…France were finalists in the Indie Fab Foreword Review Book of the Year. Norway and South Korea have also been named as Book of the Year with Rebecca’s Reads and Children’s Reader’s View Book of the Year. Roman has also found success with her Captain No Beard children’s books. Her debut, Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life, was named a Kirkus Best of 2012, received a Star of Exceptional Merit, and won the Pinnacle Award in 2012. Roman lives on Long Island with her husband and very near her children.

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  • One (1) grand prize winner receives:
    • A set of the Captain No Beard series (10 books) autographed by award-winning author Carole P. Roman
    • A LEGO Creator Pirate Roller Coaster Building Kit
    • A $25 Target gift card
  • Three (3) winners receive:
    • A set of the Captain No Beard series (10 books) autographed by award-winning author Carole P. Roman
  • Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.
  • Winners will be selected at random on or about October 3, 2019.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids - Interview, Raffle and more!

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THE BIG BOOK OF SILLY JOKES FOR KIDS

“Why do fish live in saltwater? Because pepper makes them sneeze!” The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids is brimming with over 800 knock-knock jokes, riddles, tongue twisters, and silly stats for endless hours of hilarious entertainment anywhere.
Learn About The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids
Purchase "The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids" by Carole P. Roman for lots of laughs today!
A few months ago, to my assistant's delight, I was asked to write a joke book. I never thought about writing a joke book, and of all the subjects I write, that genre hadn't occurred to me.

I love a challenge and accepted the assignment from the publisher. As we gathered what we needed to do, Brittney, my assistant chattered on about what a great idea the project was going to be.

When I asked herwhy, she responded that a joke book was one of her favorite books when she was growing up. It brought her countless hours of entertainment in her youth, and she kept it for years.

I thought about that when I selected the jokes to go in the book. I wanted it to be flexible for many ages. It had to be silly enough that a younger child would want to share it with an older sibling that would enjoy the humor as well. I cataloged the jokes, riddles, and tongue twisters to get more complex as the reader went deeper into each category of jokes.

I also wanted it to be a multigenerational book that could be shared across a dinner table.

Compiling the jokes brought back memories of my childhood with my brothers. I found myself calling them when I found an old chestnut we chuckled to in our youth. It made us laugh together as well as spark incidents we had long forgotten. Those jokes were as much a part of my childhood as they will soon be for my new readers.

For instance, my brother laughed out loud when I asked him, "What's black and white and red all over? An embarrassed zebra!"

I tried many of the jokes on my personal audience, my office, my kids, and my grandkids. I was delighted when the children ages ranging from 5 to 11, demanded copies as soon as we could get our hands on the early production ones. They parroted the jokes back, memorizing the punchlines and waiting to hear the explosions of laughter that followed.

"Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Meow.
Meow, who?
Take me-ow to the ballgame!"

It made me think about the value of this book. It had the potential to turn into a little treasure for parents.

1- It kept the kids busy for hours. They were engaged actually talking to each other. Each one couldn't wait to take their turn reading another joke.

"What do you call a pod of musical whales? -orcaAn stra!"

2- Yes, reading my friends! They voluntarily wanted to read the book. The younger ones needed help; the older kids were eager to help! It's an excellent way for kids to exercise those reading chops!

"What do you get if you cross a snake and a LEGO set? A boa constructor."

3- The book teaches children how to communicate. They can learn how to deliver a joke, make people laugh, get themselves out of an uncomfortable situation.

 "What's more amazing than a talking llama?A spelling-bee."

4- Many of the jokes need to be explained. They have double meanings and are perfect gateways to conversations on everything from food to animals.

"What animal grows down as it grows up? goose!"

5- Tongue twisters are a healthy exercise for the mouth. I have a granddaughter who is globally aphasic. I started my tongue twisters with the easiest I could find to allow a beginner to have success. They become harder as the reader moves through them. My good friend and fellow author, Erica Graham, who is also a speech therapist explained the value of tongue twisters.

"I saw a kitten eating chicken in the kitchen." Try saying that three times fast!

6- Knock, knock jokes are jokes that make kids stretch their imagination. They might have started with jokes from the book, but ended up inventing their own, that turned out to be hilarious. Even the ones they created that I didn't understand, left the kids in fits of silly giggles.

"Knock, knock.
Who's there?
Juno.
Juno who?
Ju-no where Europe is on the map?"

This one's great because you can get in a lesson on Greek mythology as well as a geography lesson.

7- Laughter is the best medicine. It really is. Nothing will chase away the clouds better than a shout of laughter. When the kids are not getting along, and they are out of patience, ask them to make each other laugh. That's is a much more pleasant sound than hearing, "Jason took my toy." or "Amanda won't stop touching my truck."

8- In this day of video games, sometimes I think kids have forgotten how to talk to each other. Reading a joke and waiting to see someone's reaction is a good lesson in communication as well as manners. They learn patience.

"Why did the spider go to the computer? To check his website!"

It brought back a memory of when my kids were young. We used to practice listening to each other. They learned they had to wait for the other person to finish what they are saying to respond. The book is also filled with silly stats that will prepare your child to be a game show contestant in the distant future!

A bunch of bananas "Silly Stat: are called a hand."

9- Riddles and puns are thoughtful devices to make everyone stretch their minds. Some of them were incredibly clever.

"What has a neck, but no head? A bottle!"

10- Lastly, I think there can never be enough laughter in the world, don't you? The end of the book is filled with blank pages and a few tips for a child to create their own brand of humor. Who knows where this book will take their imagination?
Enter to Win! 5 Lucky Winners to receive a signed copy of “The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids” by Carole P. Roman. One grand prize winner to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card AND a signed copy of the book!
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Peter J. Liang Author Interview - Originally posted on Medium.com

Author Interview — Peter J. Liang, Founder of Leadership4Kids and Creator of “I AM A LEADER” Journals

Peter J. Liang

Jul 26 · 6 min read
This article first appeared in Absolute Author Publishing House Author Interview, July 20th. Thank you Dr. Caudle for a great interview!!


Author Interview — Peter J. Liang, Founder of Leadership4Kids

Tell our readers a little about yourself, where you grew up, where you live now, where you went to school etc.
I was born in a very small town in the Northeastern part of China in 1977. In the early 1990s, my family immigrated from China to upstate New York. My Dad was a researcher at the Northeastern Science Foundation in Troy, NY — he was a renowned geology professor — so there were always lots of books (and rocks) around the house, and that definitely had some influence on me. I grew up loving to read and write every day.
I studied Computer Science and Philosophy in college and then earned a MBA from Columbia Business School in New York City. After a couple of years working on Wall Street as an investment manager, I realized my heart was just not in there. So I launched an e-learning company in the early days of social network. It didn’t work out, but I learned a ton from being in the trenches as an entrepreneur. Then I worked as a management consultant for a while, where I advised clients on business and product strategy and ended up joining one of my clients, a global information services company, as a business and marketing executive.
In terms of family, I met my wife, Judy, in college back in 1997 and we got married in 2005. We have two children, Benjamin (10-year-old) and Audrey (7 years old) and we live a pretty simple and blessed life on Long Island, right outside of New York City.
What inspired you to create this journal?
A few years ago, as our children Benjamin and Audrey were getting older, my wife and I began exploring various after-school programs. There were certainly many options available for academics, sports, arts, or music, but we couldn’t find anything focused on leadership skills such as focus, confidence, mindfulness, and grit.
By that time, given my own experience with personal growth development, I understood how important these skills are. That’s when I heard the knocking from the inside, and I realize I need to do something about this.
So I founded Leadership4Kids and began a series of youth leadership workshops in my local community. The Leadership4Kids (L4K) program is an exciting, fun, action-packed program designed to help children gain specific skills so they can use in schools and other situations demanding leadership of self and others. These Leadership4Kids programs have become hugely popular and proliferated through word of mouths.
As part of my Leadership4Kids program, I ask each child to keep a journal where I give them daily prompts related to different aspects of leadership skills. The goal is to help them develop self-awareness and a habit of gratitude and appreciation.
The “I AM A LEADER” journal came straight out of these “daily assignments” from this program. I used to print these out from my little printer and bind the pages myself. Then I had too many parents asking and it was too much for my little printer to handle, so I went to Staples’ print center and gave out copies to parents who wanted them.
After seeing countless examples of how a simple daily journal can help kids gain skills such as self-awareness, confidence and grit, and many parents coming up to me specifically thanking me for this daily journal practice, I know it’s time to get it published so more kids around the world can benefit from it.
Where did you get the inspiration for your cover?
The cover reflects my own eclectic style, and each element is uniquely meaningful to me. First, I love books, so of course, it has to be there, front and center. I also believe that learning, whether it’s about leadership or anything else, is always a journey and what better way to represent journey than a sailboat.
A big part of my philosophy when it comes to leadership is that “leadership intelligence is anchored in the body.” It’s less about ideas in the head. That’s why you see the anchor, and the sun represents “shinning,” which is part of the “centering exercise” I teach in the class.
As if that’s not enough, the compass reminds us that we all have to follow our inner compass and find our true north. The essence of leadership is and always will be about being true to ourselves.
What were your struggles or obstacles you had to overcome to create this journal?
Writer Steven Pressfield says it the best — we all have capital-R Resistance to our life’s work, in the form of procrastination, distraction, and self-medication. So that pretty much sums up my struggle as well.
The idea of the “leadership journal for kids” has been in my head for years and of course, eventually, I just got tired of telling myself “I will get it done someday.” I just got tired to the point, I remember coming back from a business trip, and somehow I got a shot of energy and inspiration and couldn’t really think about anything else.
So I just tapped into that energy, whatever that was, I definitely tapped into it. So I just worked on this project day and night for about two weeks straight, sleeping maybe an hour or two and didn’t stop until it’s done. Now I think of it, any time I created something reasonably meaningful, I go through a similar process.
Tell our readers about your journal.
As a parent, the fact that you are looking to develop leadership skills for your kids shows that you’re already doing an amazing job. “I AM A LEADER: a 90-Day Leadership Journal for Kids” is simply a tool to help you. This daily journal is a fun way to teach kids leadership skills such as confidence, gratitude, and grit that will help them grow and live a more fulfilled life.
Every day, the journal starts with a simple “centering” exercise, gratitude, and a few thoughtful writing prompts that focus on different aspects of leadership over a 12 week period. These topics include Gratitude, Self-Awareness, Courage, Power of Intention, Growth Mindset, Communications, Collaboration, Persistence, Goal Setting, Grit, Take Action, and Make a Difference in the World.
The truth is, if you look at leadership related material out there, the model of leadership has been made for men by men. It has a lot of military and industrial age roots. It’s not appropriate for kids, and it’s not appropriate for this day and age either. As parents, we definitely need something that works for kids and also, a model that works for the global and connected world we live in today.
That’s why I put together this leadership journal for kids. So any kid, anywhere in the world, can use it and benefit from it.
Who is your target audience, and why?
It’s for any parents who want to help their children develop leadership skills such as self-awareness, gratitude, confidence, and grit. In general, this journal is a great gift for kids 8–12- year-olds and many parents tell me it’s perfect for back-to-school and a unique birthday gift idea as well.
This journal is just the start. Longer term, my mission is to change a million lives through the Leadership4Kids platform, and it will be done in a number of ways, including:
  • Leadership4Kids weekly classes and workshops in local communities
  • I AM A LEADER — A 90-Day Leadership Journal for Kids
  • I AM A LEADER — 5-Minute Leadership Stories for Kids
  • I AM A LEADER — board game
  • Leadership4Kids online courses on specific topics
  • Leadership4Kids books and video courses
  • Leadership4Kids Podcast
  • Leadership4Kids Alexa App
This is a lot of work, I know. But this is meaningful work to me. I truly believe that children are gifts from God and nothing makes me happier to work with kids and seeing them grow, develop, and fulfill their full potential.
I always look at myself, not as a teacher, but an advocate for kids. As such, my role is not to give kids more “information” but to help them preserve their original wisdom and I do that through various games, exercises, and embodied practices.
Thank you.

Thursday, August 8, 2019

The Sum of All Parts by Carole P. Roman - Originally posted on Medium.com

The Sum of All Parts


Carole P. Roman

Nov 1, 2018 · 4 min read
For more like this article visit Medium.comhttps://medium.com/@caroleproman/the-sum-of-all-parts-cfe6438f7f9c

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Author Michael Okon Interview on Blog Talk Radio


Michael Okon is the award-winning, best-selling author of 15 books, including Witches Protection Program, Pokergeist, Stillwell, and The Battle for Darracia series, all of which were written under his nom de plume Michael Phillip Cash. Michael writes full time and lives on the North Shore of Long Island with his wife and children.

Check out this excellent interview with author Michael Okon while he discusses his strategy of writing and his latest book, Witches Protection Program.