November 2009
by Dianne de Las Casas on November 24, 2009
Friends: This past weekend I had 5 book signings! It’s the holiday season and it’s a busy time! My first signing was on Saturday morning at 10am at Sam’s Club in Harvey, Louisiana. Fortunately, I live in Harvey so I didn’t have far to drive. Yay! I was positioned by the front entrance and they [...]
November 2009
by Dianne de Las Casas on November 20, 2009
Friends: For Eliana’s class, I created a “Gobble Up a Turkey Treat” board. It’s so cute and easy to make. Materials: Cardboard display board Cardboard cake tray Candy canes Construction paper Googly eyes Markers Glue stick Hot glue Directions: Using a cardboard cake plate turned upside down so that you the brown (and not the [...]
November 2009
by Dianne de Las Casas on November 20, 2009
Friends: I had a wonderful visit with Southfield School in Shreveport, Louisiana. When I arrived at my hotel, there was an Edible Arrangement waiting for me in my hotel room from Jean Thomas, the Southfield School librarian. So sweet! I was the featured author for Southfield’s “Read Around the World” book fair. The bookfair was [...]
November 2009
by Dianne de Las Casas on November 16, 2009
TOGETHER TIME ACTIVITY: THE “GIVING THANKS” TREE This year, I am creating a “Giving Thanks” tree. As thanksgiving guests walk in, they will be asked to write down, on a maple leaf, one thing they are thankful for. These leaves will be affixed to a large tree. When the tree is completed, everyone will be [...]
November 2009
by Dianne de Las Casas on November 14, 2009
Friends: Today I was at Cherry Books in Thibodaux, Louisiana with my illustrator, Marita Gentry promoting our new book, Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach. Cherry Books is a beautiful little independent book store in Thibodaux on Canal Boulevard. The inside is so cute and they change the decor of children’s section to reflect the seasons. [...]
November 2009
by Dianne de Las Casas on November 12, 2009
Friends: Today, I performed two school shows at Hynes Charter School on Gentilly Boulevard in New Orleans. It was my first school visit since I sprained my ankle last week. I arrived at the school and an army of helpers – teachers and parents helped me unload and set up my show. My first show [...]
November 2009
by Dianne de Las Casas on November 11, 2009
Friends: Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach was the Acadiana LifeStyle’s book editor’s pick for a children’s book to give during the holidays. Yay! Here is the review… Christmas Books are Very Special And Here are Some Suggestions for Giving By Ray Saadi – Book Editor Madame Poulet & Monsieur Roach By Dianne de Las Casas [...]
November 2009
by Dianne de Las Casas on November 10, 2009
Friends: On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, I went to see the Michael Jackson movie, This Is It, and fell down the dark movie theater stairwell, spraining my left ankle. I didn’t even get to see the movie! I was taken to the hospital in an ambulance. Two days later, I had to travel to Charlotte, [...]
November 2009
by Dianne de Las Casas on November 1, 2009
Friends: The moon was full and we are in New Orleans! That, right there, is a recipe for a special Halloween brew! As a family, we decided to depict Heroes and Villains. My husband Antonio was Batman, my nine year old daughter Eliana was Wonder Woman, I was Cat Woman, my nineteen year old daughter [...]
November 2009
by Dianne de Las Casas on November 1, 2009
Friends: My last day at Dawes was a wonderful one. I had three classes and then I was invited to attend a Halloween party by Lilly (my friend, Juliet Bond’s daughter) and her third grade teacher, Ms. Brennan. My first classroom visit was Sr. Puentes’ Kindergarten TWI (Two Way Immersion) class. They are always such [...]
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