Rubini, 9780821422694, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Rubini is the founder of claires day, a childrens book festival in. Local author rubini debuts new book missing millie benson. She began writing as a child, worked in sales as an adult, became a councilwoman, got married, and had a family. The most expansive biography of hamilton published for young readers, it was vetted for accuracy by hamiltons husband, poet arnold adoff. Sep 18, 2015 in her latest work for young readers, missing millie benson, author julie k. Rubini had dreams of stowing away in the bookmobile that stopped weekly a mile from her childhood home. After her little girl passed away unexpectedly, this mom. Claires day northwest ohios largest childrens book. Explore and learn about my latest adventures in my roles as childrens book author, founder of claires day and literacy advocate. Julie rubini, author critiques pb, mg with a preference for.
She is the author of hidden ohio, missing millie benson. Americas storyteller, bank street college of educations best childrens books, 2018, outstanding merit and missing millie benson. Check out the author submission policy to learn more. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover julies. The childrens book of virtues hardcover by william j. View julie rubinis profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Maumee author was finalist for ohioana book awards. Sports journalist christine brennan, virginia hamilton. Rubini will discuss her new book virginia hamilton. Today, julie is a childrens book writer herself and is such a wellknown figure around maumee, ohio, that she was talked into running for city council and has served for three and a half years. Local author rubini debuts new book missing millie benson daily dose 10142015 10. January 6, 2020 in journal by julie rubini it was an honor and pleasure to be interviewed by debbie gonzalez for her podcast. The secret case of the nancy drew ghostwriter and journalist, and virginia hamilton. Christine brennan, the usa today sports columnist, author, and. Americas storyteller biographies for young readers rubini, julie k. Since hamilton constantly dipped into the well of her own family history for book details, rubini wisely begins several generations back, with. She is the author of the upcoming biography for young readers, eye to eye.
Rubini brings us the biography of one of the most honored authors of childrens literature in the twentieth century. Rubini, founder of claires day, to our childrens library at main, 325 michigan st. Rubini author julie rubini is the founder of claires day, a children s book festival in honor of her late daughter. Americas storyteller biographies for young readers, 2017. Your ticket to family fun while learning about the many hidden gems in the great state of ohio. She writes what she knows, and incorporates a lot of her family oral traditions and stories. Rubini also describes her familys efforts to celebrate childrens books through claires day, in honor of rubinis late daughter.
Anne margaret lewis has been writing childrens books since the sixth grade. Julie rubini author is an author, city councilwoman, mother and maumee resident. The oldest of brad and julie rubinis three children, she took her role of big sister seriously. Rubini author julie rubini is the founder of claires day, a childrens book festival in honor of her late daughter. Jan 19, 2018 virginia is the most honored childrens book author ever. As a native ohioan, im honored to write about my great state and our many. May, 2016 interview with author julie rubini julie rubinis love of books began with bike rides to the bookmobile for nancy drew mysteries. Megan abbate, assistant editor, roaring brook press, macmillan.
About claire northwest ohios largest childrens book. Julie rubini, founder of claire s day book festival, becomes. The oldest of brad and julie rubini s three children, she took her role of big sister seriously. Virginia hamilton is one of my favorite childrens book authors. Debbie inspired me through her inciting questions about love, loss, and celebrating life. Many people may know julie rubini only as claire s mom cofounder of the claire s day free family book festival that she and her husband, brad, created in honor of the 10yearold daughter they. Rubini discusses the influence of nancy drews most prolific author. Rubini, reflects on the role nonfiction plays in shaping childrens.
Virginia hamiltons life and legacy wright public library. A bank street college of education best childrens book of 2018 outstanding merit selection finalist, 2018 ohioana book. August 30, 2019 in journal, news by julie rubini this radio interview with my friend denise brennannelson came up in my facebook feed as a memory from four years ago. Bryan chick cathy gendron michelle houts tammie lyon kimberly norman. Her books will be available for purchase at the event. But most of all, she cherishes her roles as wife to brad and mother to daughter kyle and son ian.
However, as a childrens book author, i couldnt come up with a better group to have my back than childrens librarians. In case you missed it the first time, its a great reflection of my journey as a bereaved mom, founder of claires day and childrens book author. Rubini is a childrens book author and founder of claires day, ohio s largest childrens book festival. The secret case of the nancy drew ghostwriter and journalist, and hidden ohio, a children s book about her great state. Houts, also the editor of missing millie benson by julie k. Rubini is a childrens book author and founder of claires day, ohios largest childrens book festival. Julie rubini lives in ohio where she works at a local newspaper. Julie rubini, claires day founder moving forward through. Oct 14, 2015 the toledolucas county public library is pleased to welcome author, philanthropist, and maumee city councilwoman julie k. The toledolucas county public library is pleased to welcome author, philanthropist, and maumee city councilwoman julie k. Americas storyteller, a biography about a yellow springs native and one of the most honored authors of childrens literature in the twentieth century. The secret case of the nancy drew ghostwriter and journalist and virginia hamilton. Rubini will be held at the yellow springs community library on thu.
In her latest work for young readers, missing millie benson, author julie k. Americas storyteller biographies for young readers. Anne margaret lewis has been writing children s books since the sixth grade when she wrote, designed and published her first children s book. Rubini is a childrens book author, founder of claires day, wife and mom. Rubini is the author three mg biographies, including, eye to eye. Virginia hamilton, julie krubini shop online for books.
The dust jacket has fairly worn edges, but the book is in excellent condition. Discover the mysteries behind millie benson, author of over childrens. Julie is the author of hidden ohio and middlegrade biographies of amazing writers, including missing. If the children you know think biographies are boring, this one will make them reconsider.
The secret case of the nancy drew ghostwriter and hidden ohio. Maumee author was finalist for ohioana book awards toledo blade. Her love for reading, writing, libraries and her three children led julie and her husband to establish claires day. She is the recipient of a toledo area jefferson award. A signature line of service for read for literacy read for literacy is a registered 501c3. Julie rubini of maumee has been named a finalist for one of the most prestigious. Laura asked if i was aware of the great ohioan award. Claire lynsey rubini danced in this world from may 24, 1990 to july 6, 2000. The award has been in existence since 2003, and given to individuals who have made a significant contribution to world, american or ohio history by the capitol square advisory board. Rubini will discuss her journey as a writer and the founding of claires day, as well as answer questions from the audience. Hidden ohio hardcover bargain price, may 11, 2009 by julie k. Sports journalist christine brennan gathering volumes, 196 east south boundary, perrysburg, ohio book signing and reading with julie k. Julie is also the proud founder of claires day inc.
Baseballs dottie kamenshek, shares how her book highlights kamensheks life of integrity alongside her professional achievements. She will share her familys choice to live fully following the loss of their daughter. The secret case of the nancy drew ghostwriter and journalist and hidden ohio. We have made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel the 3 claires day book festivals and authorillustrator school visits. During the short ten years she was with us, she delighted all with her impish ways, her big smile, her creativity and her feisty spirit.
Missing millie benson ohio university press swallow press. The secret case of the nancy drew ghostwriter and journalist, and hidden ohio, a childrens book about her great state. Julies first book, hidden ohio, was featured as the ohio arts council governors awards book. I had the opportunity to meet with mary lou, rhonda and diana last week prior to my presentation at their brook park library.
Board the hidden ohio express and ride the rails th. She is the recipient of a toledo area jefferson award, ywca milestones award and university of toledo distinguished alumni award. Its in the juvenile nonfiction series called biographies for young readers middlegrade. A celebration of life, authors, illustrators, and reading excellence northwest ohios largest childrens book festival. Julie s first book, hidden ohio, was featured as the ohio arts council governors awards book. Virginia is the most honored childrens book author ever. Rubini is the founder of claires day, a childrens book festival in honor of her late daughter.
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