Two and a half weeks old
About Me
- Barbara O'Connor
- I'm a children's book author. My latest book is The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis. Others include Greetings from Nowhere, How to Steal a Dog, Moonpie and Ivy, and Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia. In addition to being a five-time winner of the Parents Choice Award, my awards include the Massachusetts Book Award, the South Carolina Children's Book Award, School Library Journal Best Books, Bank Street College Best Books, and ALA Notables. I currently have books on over twenty state reading award lists.
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New novel coming September!
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The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis (Coming Fall 2009)
Greetings from Nowhere
How to Steal a Dog
Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia
Moonpie and Ivy
Me and Rupert Goody
Taking Care of Moses
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9 comments:
I sooooo want one of these! They are soooooooo cute!
Ok. Seriously cute. Love the different colored ribbons. When we had puppies, we painted a different toenail on each to tell them apart.
Is that last one yours? Can't wait to see more pics. Keep 'em coming! g.
Hey Barbara O'Connor,
Hi!!! My name is Lindsay from Hampton Meadows School in Barrington RI. I am such a huge fan of your books. You have inspired me to write my own book. Thanks for taking time out of ypur day to talk to us. Your Puppy is so cute. Is it a bpy or girl? What is his name? How old is he or she? Thanks again!!!
Love
Lindsay
Hi my name is Emily I am from hampton medows school I love your books and puppies too.
love,
Emily
I love the puppies and you look good in the new shirt!
They are so cute! i wish I could get one too!
Thank you, Emily!
Hi! My name is Abigail and I'm also from HMS. The pupies are just too cute! Is that last one going to be yours? It's so cute! Thanks so mch for coming to our school! You wre a lot of fun to be with. I hope you can come again next year. That would beso much fun!
Thanks Again,
*Abigal*
Thanks for writing, Abigal. I know! Those puppies are the cutest. Actually, I'm not sure exactly which one is mine yet. But I'd take the all. Ha Ha
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