Collecting Books – Employment or Hobby or Both!

Want to turn a hobby into income? Do you like old books? Did you know that a First Printing is worth more than a First Edition? You'd probably be amazed at the gems you can find in a local bookstore.  You might also check the “trash” that your local library throws away. Trash for them could be treasure for you!

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— Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) July 30, 2019

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— Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) July 30, 2019

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Since we're on the topic of books, do you own a Kindle? There are several free e-books you can download. But it's amazing what you can get for just 99 cents!

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Meet Little Miss HISTORY – She’ll Be Your Tour Guide!

Spotlight on Barbara Ann Mojica, creator of Little Miss HISTORY.

Retired educator and historian Barbara Ann Mojica is using her KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities) to write history/travel books for children. Published a series of picture books, nonfiction, the main character is a young traveler named Little Miss HISTORY, an aspiring park ranger eager to take you to famous landmarks and tell you all about them! Through her, Ms.Mojica takes readers on guided tours to well-known sites in the United States. So far LMH has visited: Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, Sequoia National Park, and Ford’s Theater.

Ms. Mojica has been recognized by BRAGMedallion.com, an organization that endeavors to recognize and promote the works of new and talented self-published authors:

B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree
Barbara Ann Mojica.

Little Miss History Travels to MOUNT RUSHMORE is the first in a new series of children’s nonfiction books featuring a funny character named Little Miss History who takes you on a journey to visit historic places. This book is appropriate for middle-grade classrooms, libraries, and homes. Ms. Mojica is an historian, parent, grandparent and retired educator-driven by a genuine motivation to help make learning history a fun experience for children. In the words of one reviewer…”I wish we had books like this when I was in school.”

Since her last trip to Mount Rushmore, Little Miss HISTORY has journeyed more than 1700 miles over land, sea and air to reach her second destination, The Statue of Liberty. This national treasure stands proudly in New York Harbor welcoming all people to the land of freedom and opportunity. In this second book of the series, Little Miss HISTORY will help you discover who thought of the statue in the first place, the values she symbolizes, the architects and engineers who built Lady Liberty, and the little known individuals who contributed their pennies to make her debut in New York’s harbor possible. You will learn about why she remains a promise and symbol of the hopes and aspirations of many people around the world and not just to immigrants coming to America. Come now and follow Little Miss HISTORY as she enlightens you about The Statue of Liberty!

Are you ready for another thrilling adventure? The Little Miss HISTORY series is a nonfiction picture book, history/travel series written with the intention of making learning fun for children and adults alike. In the third book of this series, this wannabe Park Ranger with pigtails and hiking boots three sizes too big skydives into SEQUOIA National Park. She will take you on a journey back in time to meet those who first settled in this wilderness. Through breathtaking illustrations and photographs, the reader will hike, horseback ride, and kayak through the park to view its wonders. Adventurers will encounter waterfalls, granite cliffs, giant trees, and geologic exhibits on their journey. More than three hundred species of wildlife abound in the park. Don’t be surprised if you meet a cinnamon bear or a mountain lion! Little Miss will explain the differences between sequoia trees and redwood trees, how they grow, and why they are important. Discover why the General Grant tree is called a “living memorial.” Despite the natural beauty of this park, readers will discover a deadly danger lurking within.

We are approaching the 150th Anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln in Ford’s Theater, April 15, 1865, Washington, D.C. In her fourth adventure, Little Miss HISTORY pulls up her reins at its doors to visit a place that has witnessed the best and worst of times. Its walls have heard laughter and tears. This nonfiction picture book is illustrated in somber tones that convey the mood of the tragic events that unfolded there. Little Miss HISTORY keeps spirits up by wearing a top hat like Lincoln and a Roman toga while acting in the theater, but she is well-aware that she is visiting a darker part of America’s history. Learn why many believed the building was cursed. Gaze at the Derringer pistol that fired the fatal shot. Study the boot that John Wilkes Booth wore while injuring his leg during his attempt to escape. See the bed where President Lincoln died. Crane your neck up to stare at the Tower of Books written about Abraham Lincoln in the Center for Education and Leadership. Let Little Miss HISTORY be your guide to learning how Ford’s Theater has become a living memorial to Abraham Lincoln and to the resilience of a country made whole once more.

Author Asks Librarians: Any Tips on How to Get My Book Into Libraries?

We're always talking about recycling and saving our environment.  I'm sure Mr. Dowd would not have minded if I had, but I'm not a librarian so I didn't add my two cents into the comments for the post below found via his Google+ stream, but here's a thought.


Library budgets are often tight.  

How about all book publishers decide to put a note or a sticker on the back cover of every book they publish that says:

"Done reading? Consider donating!

Gift this book to a public library?"

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Unstoppable Me! and Other Childrens Books by Dr. Wayne Dyer That Empower Children

Published a review and recommendation of "Unstoppable Me" via HUBPages.com and rated it on Goodreads.com.

Empower your children.  

If you like this book, you might also like the other two suggestions as well.

 

Unstoppable Me!: 10 Ways to Soar Through Life 

By Dr. Wayne W. Dyer

No Excuses!:How What You Say Can Get In Your Way

Incredible You! 10 Ways to let your greatness shine through

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Unstoppable Me!: 10 Ways to Soar Through Life by Wayne W. Dyer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elementary school teacher recommended the book for my daughter. It was enjoyable. Written in a poem and easily understandable for a young child. Motivating and good for character or personality development. Published review at HUBPages.com http://cmoneyspinner1tf.hubpages.com/...

*View all my reviews on Goodreads

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Book Review: Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer (Reblog)

• nay·say·er [ney-sey-er] (noun)
  a person who habitually expresses negative or pessimistic views.  Origin: 1715–25
  

Always enjoy reading a good picture book as a pick me up. I'm really 8 years old at heart. :) Reblogging this.

• Book Review: Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer: 5 out of 5 stars ... fun adventure book, geared for 3rd to 5th graders ...

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