![]() Award-winning picture book Published by Lee & Low Books Illustrated by award-winning illustrator, Eric Velasquez Coming Spring 2013
![]() Color Struck received the Flamingnet Top Choice Award July 28, 2011
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What inspired us to write The idea for
this story came from my father’s personal experience. Belonging to a family of
civil rights activists, surrounded me with many stories of pride, oppositions,
and triumph. The inspiration to turn a snippet of my father’s story into a
picture book was initiated by my husband, Joel. In listening to my father tell his story over and over, his determination to excel always overshadowed his oppositions. Although he mentioned his fears and his feelings of isolation, his confidence kept him from wavering. He held his own personal pep rally, by telling himself, “I can do this.” At first, I didn’t think I could give my father’s story justice as a picture book, and my husband became my personal cheerleader by telling me, “You can do it.” It’s ironic how the same willpower that enabled my father to surpass his doubts, also allowed me to surpass mine. I reluctantly took the challenge to write my father's story, submited it to Lee & Low Books, and to my wonderful surprise, I received the New Voices Award.What inspired us to write
COLOR STRUCK? We were inspired to write this novel after hearing the Cinderella-like life of our Grandma Doll. After three years of writing this novel, we hope that it will touch the hearts of the readers, just as it has touched ours. We invite you to journey with the Steele family, as they seek to find the truth behind their family's strength and truly bury the trouble that slowly creeps from the grave. Before you plunge into their lives, ask yourself these questions: Is what you see, really what you get? Is a person really on the inside what they portray on the outside? Where does a family's strength lie? All these questions, along with the revealing of a well-hidden family secret are answered within the pages of this novel...so don't delay...brace yourself, and enter into the world of the Steele Family. To order a copy, click HERE What inspired us to write
THE ADVENTURE OF SHELDON,THE MUSHROOM? We were inspired to write this story after a family night of storytelling. In an attempt to be "creative", we decided to tell stories "out of our heads". I listened as everyone told their "silly" stories and at last, it was my turn to take the floor. A lonely little mushroom character had already popped into my mind, but how was I going to tell his story? As I began speaking, Sheldon's story unfolded and captivated the minds of my family. After several years, Sheldon wouldn't let us rest, until others knew his story, too. With vibrant illustrations by Joann M. Alford, and lively songs to entertain children of all ages, we invite you to meet our "family friend, Sheldon"...we can almost guarantee, you'll love him as much as we do. To order a copy, click HERE |
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Copyright 2010-2013 Pamela & Joel Tuck. All rights reserved.
Acknowledgment: COLOR STRUCK book cover art: Designed through Createspace.com Lightning photo credit belongs to Suvro Datta. Visit Suvro Datta's portfolio page at www.freedigitalphotos.net/images/view_photog.php?photogid=1023
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