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Thursday, September 10, 2015 9:41:36 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Two New Holiday Books!:
Maryann said, "Now Available:I'm so happy to announce the Tappletons' ARE BACK! By popular demand, Harpercollins has re-issued this Thanksgiving classic in both Hardcover & Paperback!I first illustrated this book in 1982, then re-illustrated in..." more
Monday, April 20, 2015 12:47:22 PM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Have Book-Will Travel... IN & TX:
Maryann said, "I recently visited Battle Ground Elementary School in Indiana and received an unexpected "Royal" Welcome. Thank you all for a great School Visit. JANINE graced the school's entrance My ROYAL SubjectsThe Teacher's Pirate Skit...with..." more
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 9:01:15 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Visiting Schools with JANINE:
Maryann said, "The REAL Janine joined me in Henniker, NH March has been filled with school visits. I surprised the Henniker Community School by introducing them to the REAL Janine! They were so excited to meet Janine (the inspiration for the book) and were..." more
Friday, February 27, 2015 8:02:30 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Introducing My New Book- JANINE!:
Maryann said, "ABOUT THE BOOK: My daughter Janine Leffler bravely gave me permission to develop a character base on her life as a child with disabilities. JANINE (the book) was inspired by a bullying experience Janine had many years ago. Now, as an..." more
Friday, January 9, 2015 12:38:29 PM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Christmas Continues into the New Year:
Maryann said, "New Character for Christmas 2015 book Christmas continues for me, as I finish up the illustrations for a Christmas 2015 book I wrote called, A Homemade Together Christmas, which will be published by Albert Whitman & Co in the Fall of 2015...." more
Friday, September 19, 2014 9:20:47 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled TEDxTalk:
Maryann said, "I was honored to be ask to do a TEDx Talk and to be among these talented speakers. My topic will be: "Spaghetti, Ties & Lies. My inspiration for Children's Books"The event is open to the public, though tickets are..." more
Wednesday, July 16, 2014 3:21:00 PM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Hooked on my book- A Father's Letter:
Maryann said, "On a very hot summer day I received a heartwarming and humorous letter about my cold-weather book, Let It Snow. A Dad had written me about his daughters' love (obsession?) with my book. There are days, as I sit in my studio, that I wonder if..." more
Monday, June 23, 2014 11:17:59 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Welcome to the Writing Process: An Author/Illustrator Blog Tour:
Maryann said, "I was invited to join this Blog Tour by the very talented Jennifer Goldfinger. I met Jennifer through a professional Author-Illustrator list-serve where we discuss the mysteries and secrets of the children’s publishing world. (Well, not..." more
Saturday, April 5, 2014 4:45:46 PM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled My Thanksgiving book- RE-ISSUED!:
Maryann said, "GOOD NEWS! After nearly 25 years in print and 10 years out of print (and many twists and turns), HarperCollins has decided to bring my version of THANKSGIVING AT THE TAPPLETONS' back in print for Fall 2015!I am thrilled that my illustrated version..." more
Friday, March 14, 2014 12:19:13 PM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Reconnecting with David McPhail:
Maryann said, "I recently reconnected with Author-Illustrator, David McPhail at a recent book event and exhibit for New Hampshire Illustrators at the Amherst, NH Library. I finally got the chance to thank him.Nearly 30 years ago David generously donated his..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:28:26 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Thanksgiving at the Tappleton's- the Sad Saga.:
Maryann said, "Thanksgiving is upon us, and as always I am grateful to my readers and thankful that I am able create and share my books with you.But as happens every year at this time, I receive emails and phone calls from teachers and parents looking for my 1992..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:28:26 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Holiday Wishes:
Maryann said, "Tis The Season to be JOLLY....Warm Holiday Wishes fromMaryann Cocca-Leffler(inspiration for illustration- my daughter, Janine as a kid!)"
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:28:26 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Ready-Set SCHOOL VISITS:
Maryann said, "Happy 2014! The New Year always takes me out of my studio and on the road to visit schools. I am excited and ready to meet my readers! The most rewarding visits, for both the students and myself, are those where the students are READY for..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 12:28:26 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled SKYPE Classroom Visits:
Maryann said, "I recently had a SKYPE School Visit with Johnston Elementary School in Highland, IN. (My very First Skype Visit!) The Second Grade students were reading my book, Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble, which is included in the 2nd Grade HMH Journeys..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:23:30 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Recent School Visit- Amherst, NH:
Maryann said, "Thanks to all the students from Clark & Wilkin's School in Amherst, NHIt was a pleasure meeting you all.On my recent school visit I featured my new book A Vacation for Pooch and drew a picture of POOCH. Ms Doyle has shared a few pictures..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:23:30 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Let It Shine! Happy Summer!:
Maryann said, "Finally- The SEASON'S Series is complete.Let it Shine has just published and is available in stores and on the Scholastic's May Bookclub.Now you can follow this endearing family through all four seasons...each book leads right into the..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:23:30 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled The Purple Line.:
Maryann said, "As a children's book illustrator, I am used to working small...book size. I am currently undertaking a very LARGE project- I am bringing my books to the stage and designing and painting the sets. My play, Princess K.I.M. The Musical , is..." more
Friday, September 6, 2013 2:23:30 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled My NEW book! Theo's Mood:
Maryann said, " It's "Mood Monday" a day when the class shares their MOOD NEWS. Miss Cady asks Theo, "Are you in a good mood or a bad mood?" Theo doesn't know what to say because he has a new baby sister and is not sure how he is feeling. His..." more
Saturday, March 16, 2013 9:07:53 AM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled The Next Big Thing- Blog Tour:
Maryann said, "The Next Big Thing is a global blog tour (which started in Australia!) to bring awareness to authors & illustrators and their current work. Thank you to the wonderful Nancy Cote for tagging me! I will answer some..." more
Friday, March 15, 2013 6:19:51 PM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Final Winner Announced:
Maryann said, "WINNER- Week 1- Tracy Verheyen- Rochester Hills, MIWINNER- Week 2- Jan Herzog- Southborough, MAWINNER- Week 3- Karen McLoud- Plymouth , NHWINNER- Week 4- Cathy WIlson , Milford, MAWINNER - Week 5- Katie Worth, Austin..." more
Monday, March 11, 2013 2:44:07 PM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Guest Blogging on Macmillan's Blog:
Maryann said, "I recently wrote a Blog Post about my new book A Vacation for Pooch on my Publisher's Blog:Macmillan Books- GET TO THE POINT!As an author and illustrator, my ideas for my books rarely come from one source, but rather the merging of imagination, real..." more
Monday, March 11, 2013 12:14:07 PM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Week 4 WINNER!- One more book to give away-:
Maryann said, "WINNER- Week 1- Tracy Verheyen- Rochester Hills, MIWINNER- Week 2- Jan Herzog- Southborough, MAWINNER- Week 3- Karen McLoud- Plymouth , NHWINNER- Week 4- Cathy WIlson , Milford, MA1 more week of Book Give-Aways! Please..." more
Friday, March 1, 2013 9:58:13 PM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Book Give-Away Week 3 Winner.:
Maryann said, "WINNER- Week 1- Tracy Verheyen- Rochester Hills, MIWINNER- Week 2- Jan Herzog- Southborough, MAWINNER- Week 3- Karen McLoud- Plymouth , NH2 more weeks of Book Give-Aways! Please enter!February Vacation is upon us- and so is the..." more
Friday, February 22, 2013 10:26:02 PM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Pooch Book Give-Away Week 2 Winner:
Maryann said, "WINNER- Week 1- Tracy Verheyen- Rochester Hills, MIWINNER- Week 2- Jan Herzog- Southborough, MA3 more weeks of Book Give-Aways! Please enter!February Vacation is upon us- and so is the release of my new book, A..." more
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 3:11:40 PM
Maryann Cocca-Leffler wrote a blog post titled Holiday Book Signing:
Maryann said, "Maryann Cocca-Leffler will be reading and signing her Holiday books; Thanksgiving at the Tappletons’ and A Homemade Together Christmas at Toadstool Bookshop, Milford, NH on Sunday Nov. 15 from..." more