Children's Literature Association
Swamp Angel selected as winner of the Phoenix Picture Book Award by the (international) Children's Literature Association. Award will be formally announced June 15, 2014. The award recognizes works...
View ArticleLibrary Guild book club
The Junior Library Guild has licensed MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH for a 5 year run as a featured selection of the Library Guild book club.
View ArticleNew Site, New Book, New Honors
I'm pleased to announce the new design for AnneIsaacs.com - it's been completely redone using the latest web technology. It's now "mobile friendly" and includes a new visual design.The new site is...
View ArticlePublisher's Weekly (starred review)
"Texas humdinger. . .Isaacs’s ability to spin a hyperbolic yarn is as sharp as ever."
View ArticleThe Horn Book
"Texas boasts as many tall tales as there are fleas on a hound dog, but listeners will have to venture far afield to find one more engaging. . ."
View ArticleSchool Library Journal (Starred Review)
Isaacs excels at writing tall tales, and readers will not be disappointed by her newest yarn.
View ArticleBooklist
Isaacs’ tall-tale plotting and over-the-top language are matched by Hawkes’ bright, comic paintings, brimming with spirit and detail.
View ArticleKirkus
"True love is no tall tale in this delightfully overblown story of a plucky widow, a herd of greedy cowboys and a Texas summer so hot the chickens lay hard-boiled eggs."
View ArticlePennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award
MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH has been nominated for the 2015-2016 Pennsylvania Young Reader’s Choice State Award in the Kindergarten – 3rd Grade category.
View ArticleMississippi Magnolia State Award
Great news! MEANWHILE BACK AT THE RANCH has been nominated for the 2016 Mississippi Magnolia State Award. Children in grades K-12 who are students in Mississippi are eligible to participate in voting...
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