[Ev Posts: 4,392 Status: Offline Making learning fun! WWW]

  I know all U.S. folks are focused on the election, but today is also my newest book's birthday, so I wanted to ask you to please help me celebrate.   

Mensa asked me to write a puzzle book for kids and Mensa for Kids: Fun Puzzle Challenges , published by Sky Pony Press, is the result. I had great fun creating the puzzles. It was a challenge to know how hard to make them, because many kids (especially gifted ones) are quite good at puzzles and I didn't want the book to be too easy. The resulting collection is one that many adults can enjoy, too. A fun challenge for families to work on together.

I was especially excited when I found out the publisher was adding color to the inside pages,  instead of having it be just black and white like most of my other puzzles books.

[Stephanie Ruble Posts: 1,996 Status: Offline author/illustrator WWW]

Happy Book Birthday, Ev! Sounds like a great puzzle book!

[Vijaya Posts: 8,407 Status: Offline LISTEN. Let all mortal flesh keep silence ... WWW]

Oh. My. Goodness!!! Wow!!! So happy to hear your book is out--perfect for Christmas holidays!!!
  Ev. I'm so happy it'll have some color too. The cover is beautiful.

[217mom Posts: 1,205 Status: Offline "Keep the child in view"- Charles Dickens WWW]

 

[Sara Kuba Posts: 57 Status: Offline Illustrator, Writer, Lover of yarn crafts WWW]

Happy book birthday, Ev!! That's so exciting!! I may have to pick up a copy for myself!

[Jayca Posts: 2,112 Status: Offline]

Congrats, Ev! Great timing for your puzzle book's birthday! 

[RebeccaL-G Posts: 1,147 Status: Offline RA SCBWI Cen-Cal WWW]

Wonderful news! Congratulations, Ev! I'm cheering for you from California.

[Pons Posts: 3,366 Status: Offline]

  Ev. That is wonderful news!!! 

[dewsanddamps Posts: 2,845 Status: Offline]

  Happy book birthday, Ev!

[marla-lesage Posts: 379 Status: Offline Write. Illustrate. Revise.]

Congrats!!!

[Ev Posts: 4,392 Status: Offline Making learning fun! WWW]

Thank you so much to all of you!!!  You're wonderful to be such great cheerleaders!

Having the book release on election day would not have been my choice, but at least it gives me something to celebrate regardless of how the election turns out.

[andracill Posts: 6,576 Status: Offline Worlds within...screaming to get out! WWW]

This is wonderful, Ev!

[Debbie Vilardi Posts: 6,255 Status: Offline Language is so cool! WWW]

Congratz, Ev! Happy sales to you!

What is the intended age range for the book?

[Schriscoe Posts: 2,729 Status: Offline www.sharonchriscoebooks.com WWW]

Ev! It looks AMAZING!!!

[Mindy Alyse Weiss Posts: 3,574 Status: Offline A long journey - but I'm determined to get there!]

  I'm so happy for you and all your lucky readers, Ev! 

[JodyJS Posts: 1,388 Status: Offline IT'S A FIELD TRIP, BUSY BUS! Preorder now! WWW]

Congratulations, Ev!

[olmue Posts: 4,191 Status: Offline WWW]

That's awesome, Ev! Congratulations!

[Ev Posts: 4,392 Status: Offline Making learning fun! WWW]

  ladies!! I hope you know how much I appreciate your kind words.

Debbie, the age range on the book says 8-12. I personally would have preferred it to say 8 and up. The puzzles range from fairly easy to challenging.

[Debbie Vilardi Posts: 6,255 Status: Offline Language is so cool! WWW]

Debbie, the age range on the book says 8-12. I personally would have preferred it to say 8 and up. The puzzles range from fairly easy to challenging.

Thanks for the info. I'm thinking about it as a stocking stuffer for my son, but he's 13 and very bright. I'll find it in a store and see what I think. I'll let you know if we decide to buy it because knowing the author has perks.

[Vonna Posts: 2,580 Status: Offline Keeping to the sunny side of the street WWW]

  Congratulations! I just bought four!

[Ev Posts: 4,392 Status: Offline Making learning fun! WWW]

WOW!! Thank you, Vonna!  You just made my day!

Debbie, I'm pretty confident the book has plenty of puzzles that will challenge a very smart 13-year-old (that's why I didn't want to put a cap on the age range), but it would be good for you to check it out yourself.

I really appreciate your interest!

[Marcia Posts: 531 Status: Offline Never Too Late To Be What You Were Meant to Be WWW]

Sounds like a very fun book, Ev! 

[JFriday Posts: 600 Status: Offline]

Nice, Ev! Congratulations!!

[Melody Posts: 646 Status: Offline WWW]

Wow, what an honor to be asked. Congrats!

[Sue G. Posts: 127 Status: Offline WWW]

   That's awesome, Ev!!      Your book looks wonderful!

[Ev Posts: 4,392 Status: Offline Making learning fun! WWW]

Thank you Marcia, JFriday, Melody, and Sue for sharing in my joy! I'm wishing all of you success in your current projects. 

[JulieM Posts: 815 Status: Offline WWW]

Arriving a bit late to the birthday party, but congratulations on this achievement, Ev!

[Sully Posts: 1,279 Status: Offline WWW]

Congratulations, Ev!