This Weeks Book Tour Info For The National Writing for Children's Center

Children’s Author, Renee Hand’s 6-day Author Showcase hosted by the NWFCC kicks off Monday, May 16


Award-winning children’s author, Renee Hand is being showcased the entire month of May at the National Writing for Children Center. Part of this showcase includes a 6-day virtual book tour. Join Suzanne Lieurance, founder and director of the National Writing for Children Center, and the virtual specialist tour hosts as they welcome Renee for her virtual book tour that starts Monday, May 16.

Renee Hand writes because it is a passion in her heart. She is a homeschool parent and likes to create books that educate and inspire the children of today. She was born in Michigan and still lives there with her husband and two children. She has a degree in Zoology with a minor in Chemistry. Renee is the author of the amazing mystery series known as the Crypto-Capers Series that encourages children to read by incorporating several topics of interest. The reader participates into the story by solving cryptograms and puzzles to solve the case. She is also the author of the Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Series, which focuses on animal detectives. This series is a great way to teach children about animals in a fun and interesting way that captures the reader's attention and yet fills them with knowledge they will be learning about in school.

All books are great to use in a classroom setting to supplement various topics or to just enjoy. Renee is an award-winning author, receiving awards such as a Best Book Award, a National Literary Award and a Preferred Choice award for her children's series and adult books. She has just recently won a Seal of Excellence award in Storytelling for her Joe-Joe Nut and Biscuit Bill Series. She has been writing for over twenty years and has nine books published. When she is not spending time with her family or participating in author events, she is coaching and playing tennis, as well as doing research for her books and many other things that keep her busy. Not quite sure what a cryptogram is and want to learn more? Visit the author's website at www.reneeahand.com to learn about cryptograms and how to solve the ones that are in the books.

Discover the writing world of Ms. Hand through her virtual book tour:

Monday, May 16
“Meet the Author”
Host: Suzanne Lieurance – http://www.suzannelieurance.com/

Tuesday, May 17
“The Writer’s Life”
Host: Donna M. McDine – http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, May 18
“Tradebook Tips for Teachers” Host: Margot Finke – http://hookkidsonreading.blogspot.com/2011/05/cwcc-virtual-book-tour-for-renee-hand.html#comment-form

Thursday, May 19
“Writing Tips”
Host: Mayra Calvani – http://mayrassecretbookcase.blogspot.com/

Friday, May 20
“On the Go”
Host: Beverly Stowe McClure – http://www.beverlystowemcclure.blogspot.com/

Saturday, May 21
“Become a Facebook Fan” Host: Dorit Sasson – www.doritsasson.com/?cat=1