Augusta Scattergood has a new book coming out in January. The Way to Stay in Destiny is a must read. I could go on and on about the book, but then I'd have to issue a spoiler alert. So, my review has been shortened to just the facts. 

The Way to Stay in Destiny weaves a Southern-charm spell on readers, casting them straight into small town Florida circa 1974. Young readers will enjoy the story, part mystery and all adventure with funny, poignant, and hopeful moments. Readers will step inside and feel the summer heat, tap their toes to the music and smell peach cobbler baking. And most of all, they will cheer for Theo.  

Check out the book trailer on You Tube:    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjSns48zxkw 

                                    What a wonderful Christmas Party

                               Sandra Markle hosted for the Skywriters.                                                       

                She is not only an award-winning children's author, 

                                    but a hostess extraordinaire.

                                                                                    

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                              HELLO, I'M JOHNNY CASH

                             By G. Neri

                                    illustrated by A. G. Ford

                                published by Candlewick Press. 

This beautifully illustrated picture book is a Junior Library Guild Selection. The gorgeous cover is even more eye-catching in person. But it looks pretty good under my tree and it's a great read. This isn't simply the story of Johnny Cash as a singing star. G. Neri uses his evocative writing skills to pull readers into Cash's story. The book begins with the hard-luck life of Cash growing up during the depression and follows the guitar-slinging, truth-telling singer/song-writer through his years dominating country music and crossing musical genres.

This picture book is Neri's nod to the Man in Black who like many Americans have struggled through tragedy and tough times while holding fast to their dreams.  Neri stays true to his own emotive and powerful style. Doing so he's created a soul-soothing and impressive book kids will love and  Johnny Cash himself would be proud to read.