Tag Archives: summer reading

How Important is Reading to Children’s Brain Development?

Posted on June 21, 2015 by jjspina

How important is reading to children’s brain development? I recently read an article by two doctors, Dr. Mehmet Oz & Dr. Michal Roizen, in my local newspaper that stated that ‘Reading is brain food for kids.’  Google this interesting article by … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading with Jemsbooks – 51% Discount on Three Books 6/9/15 – 6/13/15!

Posted on June 8, 2015 by jjspina

KINDLE COUNTDOWN DEAL! Summer reading is coming soon! Once children are out of school they will need some new books to read that will help keep up their skills while they have fun reading!  I am happy to offer all … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author Werner Stejskal!

Posted on May 30, 2015 by jjspina

Please welcome author, Werner Stejskal, to Jemsbooks’ blog segment, Interview an Author. It is nice to see you Werner. Welcome to Jemsbooks Blog family! Please share a little about yourself and your work with us. WERNER STEJSKAL PERTH, WA, AUSTRALIA … Continue reading →

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Another New Children’s Book From Jemsbooks!

Posted on May 18, 2015 by jjspina

  Sebastian Meets Marvin the Monkey Here is the cover of my new book, designed by my talented husband/illustrator, John. As you can see I have been very busy lately publishing two books. This new book is my latest children’s … Continue reading →

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Over 6,500 Views!

Posted on August 15, 2014 by jjspina

              Wow, my blog has now received more than 6,500 views! Thank you all for visiting and viewing my humble blog.  I can’t thank you enough! I will be working hard to provide more … Continue reading →

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Summer is Flying By!

Posted on August 7, 2014 by jjspina

Where is the summer going so fast! I have so many things to do but not enough time in which to do them.  What did you do this summer? Since I came back from my trip to Italy in May … Continue reading →

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Meet My Main Character Blog Tour

Posted on July 1, 2014 by jjspina

I’ve been tagged by a talented, inspiring  and extraordinary person, author and blogger, artist and defender of all wildlife, Jo Robinson , to take part in a Meet My Main Character Blog Tour. I am truly honored and humbled. You need to visit Jo’s amazing … Continue reading →

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Interview with Author/Illustrator Mark C. Collins

Posted on June 26, 2014 by jjspina

      Please help me welcome the talented author/illustrator, Mark C. Collins, to my blog today. Thank you, Mark, for stopping by.  1. You mentioned on your Amazon Author Page that you started drawing at the age of two. … Continue reading →

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A Happy Surprise for Jesse!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by jjspina

I wanted to share this happy surprise for Jesse. My newest children’s book, Jesse the Precocious Polar Bear, was dedicated to an adorable little boy named Jesse.  Yes, the book was named after him. I sent out the book to … Continue reading →

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Interview with John Burns and Pengey the Penguin

Posted on July 24, 2013 by jjspina

Welcome to another segment of Interview an Author.  I am very excited about this particular interview because it is a dual interview with the author and the main character of his book, The Adventures of Pengey Penguin.   Pengey wanted to … Continue reading →

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