Debbie Dadey, Children's Author - Debbie Talks to Kids

Saturday December 27, 2008

I hope you are all having a great winter vacation. I had a fun Christmas. What a wonderful time of the year! I celebrated by going to church to remember the real reason for Christmas, spending time with my family, exchanging presents, and eating lots of yummy food. This year, I received lots of wonderful gifts. One was a digital camera, which I hope to use to put more pictures on my website, especially in my photo album.
     Happy New Year to Karye, Vivian, Rebekah, Jennifer, Donte, and Neomi! Amon, you can find out more about me on my book report page, like the fact that I was born on May 18, 1959.   I'm so glad you like my books. Donte and Katie, I do enjoy visiting schools.  Your teacher can visit the events section of my website or contact SNooney@scholastic.com to find out how I can visit your school.
     Courtney, no one knows for sure what Mrs. Jeepers said to Eddie in the hallway, but I think it was scary, don't you? So far, there have been about twenty cover changes for the Bailey School Kids series. I think Scholastic is working on changing them all, but they don't know for sure. In 2009, I hope to have all the new covers up on my site. I've put up the original cover and the new cover for my first book, Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots. Which one do you like best? I think the newest change is Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides.
     Can you believe it's almost 2009? I wonder what exciting things will happen next year? I'm looking forward to my new series, Keyholders. Let's enjoy the excitement and promise of a new year-anything could happen! ttyl, Debbie

Saturday December 20, 2008

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here! Every tree, blade of grass, and fence post has beautiful icicles hanging from it. It's a winter wonderland. (It's the perfect place for a snow monster like in my upcoming book, Snow Monsters Do Drink Hot Chocolate.) It's available from Scholastic for just $1! The idea for the snowboarder came from my kids, all of whom snowboard (some better than others).
So Carolina, if this ice keeps up, I'll be ready to fly off to someplace warm and toasty. Florida sounds fun. If your teachers are interested they can contact me. Richard, now you know what my next book is-Snow Monsters Do Drink Hot Chocolate! Hmmm, hot chocolate sounds really good. I think I'll go have some..... Merry Christmas and for my Jewish friends, Happy Hanukkah, Debbie

Monday December 15, 2008

Happy Holidays from Liza and Debbie Dadey! Liza's favorite holiday book is definitely Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides. She loves horses (just like me). I always wanted one when I was growing up. Does every kid dream of that or was that just me? Tiffany, you can find out more about Liza for your report at meet Liza on my Swamp Page. She lives on the same street as Eddie and Melody, although the name is never given in any books. There is a map of Bailey City in Mrs. Jeepers is Missing you might want to check it out. You sound like a fabulous reader. My book report page might be helpful as well. Lexi, you're awesome too. Thanks for writing, Debbie (Just found out there's a new cover for Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides-check it out on Amazon.com._

Tuesday December 9, 2008

Greetings from Skippy and me! As you can probably tell, Skippy wasn't too thrilled to be dressed up as Santa, but he was a good sport, especially since he got a treat for his trouble. I hope you'll check out the readings from some of my favorite Christmas stories on my home page.
Ren, I have lots of favorite books, including Mrs. Jeepers Creepy Christmas and Reindeer Do Wear Striped Underwear. My favorite part of Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball was the honey-bee waltz. What about you? Chad, I can't wait for Keyholders to come out. It'll be in bookstores by the end of April. A big hello to my friend Eleanor. (I like Eddie too!) Abby, Brewbaker's Brew was in Mrs. Jeepers is Missing. The recipe was pretty long, so I've shorten it for you here:
Brewbaker's Brew: Mix together 6 cups of orange juice, one Tablespoon of sugar, and one cup milk. It you put it in a blender, it makes it much better. Strawberries (also known as zombie eyeballs) make a good garnish for the rim of your glass. Enjoy for the holidays! brb, Debbie

Monday December 1, 2008

Welcome to December! I hope you like my Christmas podcast on my homepage. Isn't this an exciting month? I love getting ready for Christmas. For me, it's the most fun time of the year.
Hongjoon, I think I have a pretty happy, easy-going personality most of the year. I think I'm pretty optimistic too. I had a goal to get a book published and now I've written over 140! I think it's good to have goals. I have a goal to write the funniest book I can. Have any of you ever had anything funny happen to you? Tell me about it, perhaps I can put it in my book. Hongjoon, major events in my life were getting married and having my children, as well as being confirmed in my church. I like to think my books have made a good contribution to society, as well as my volunteering, but I know my children are my greatest contribution. They are wonderful people and I love them very much. Hongjoon, you and Wyatt should check out my book report page, as well as the about me on the events page. I think it will help you with your reports.
Lauren and Jessika, I'm so glad you like my books. Take care, Debbie

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