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Celebrations of 250th Anniversary of America’s Independence! Happy Birthday, America!

Posted on July 8, 2026 by jjspina

Weather interfered with some of the celebrations but the show did go on! What a wonderful day of celebrations with the incredible tall ships from 55 other countries, the fabulous fireworks and music. This has been a memorable celebration that … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to me and thank you for the birthday wishes!

Posted on July 7, 2026 by jjspina

Today I celebrated my 78th birthday, not quite as old as the USA! My two grown kids took me and my husband to a local restaurant for lunch. It was a lovely time to see my kids and grandkids all … Continue reading →

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A New Book will be coming from JEMSBOOKS!

Posted on July 6, 2026 by jjspina

I am still working on Book 6 of Gateskin Chronicles but I have also written four short stories in one collection for 18+ under J.E. Spina. My husband is working on a cover and I will soon be publishing it … Continue reading →

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Summer reading for MG/PT!

Posted on July 5, 2026 by jjspina

What are your middle-graders and preteens reading during the lazy days of summer? JEMSBOOKS has two entertaining series to keep your kids reading and engaged. I thoroughly enjoyed writing these series which made me feel like a kid again. I … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA – 250th and free ebooks!

Posted on July 4, 2026 by jjspina

Celebrate with JEMSBOOKS our 250th birthday! I am offering one of three ebooks from my 51 books to three readers! All you have to do is live in the USA. Send me an email with your choice of ebook. The … Continue reading →

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Happy July 4th USA – 250 YEARS!

Posted on July 3, 2026 by jjspina

What a celebration for America – 250 years! It has been incredible to see all the ongoing celebrating along with the preparations that are being made to make this 250th anniversary so memorable. I look forward to every part of … Continue reading →

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It’s reading time this summer for kids!

Posted on July 2, 2026 by jjspina

JEMSBOOKS has 23 books for children ages PS-Grade 3, in rhyme with life lessons. Each book has colorful illustrations that will delight and engage children. It was a sincere pleasure to create all these stories for your children. I hope … Continue reading →

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Books Read and Reviewed in June 2026!

Posted on July 1, 2026 by jjspina

Here it is already the end of another month. Where does the time go? I have been busy as usual reading some wonderful books for the month of June of 2026. Here are the 8 books I read and reviewed for June. … Continue reading →

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Family and Friends: Tales for Children – A Short Story Collection for Children!

Posted on June 26, 2026 by jjspina

If your children enjoy short stories that are fun and entertaining, Family and Friends is the story for them. Each rhyming story is about a different subject, persons or things with colorful illustrations that will engage your children. MOM’S CHOICE … Continue reading →

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Fun to Make Believe for children ages 5-8!

Posted on June 25, 2026 by jjspina

Children love to make believe which is good for them to do. We are only children once in our lives so we should enjoy making believe. I created these four books for that reason. MOM’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER – SILVER … Continue reading →

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