Robyn Hood Black - children's author

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five hungry mouths mid-may

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five fat feathery babies may 25

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Fresh from the nest! May 27, 2009

Southern Breeze Kudos Kites 09 - Donna, Robyn, Heather, Sarah, and Peggy

Robyn with Kathleen Duey, author extraordinaire http://www.kathleenduey.com

Robyn with Alaska Nature Writer Debbie Miller http://www.debbiemilleralaska.com

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Mom 2 Mom Connection interview!

August 31, 2010

Tags: authors, wolves, writing life

I'm thrilled to be featured on Heather Ivester's great blog, Mom 2 Mom Connection, a terrific source of encouragement for busy parents who also love to write. Copy and paste this link for the interview:

http://heatherivester.com/2010/08/31/author-interview-robyn-hood-black/

Heather is a talented author who knows a bit about combining mothering and writing. As it says on her site, "Heather Ivester has a heart for parents who feel called to write, as she’s the mother of five school-aged children, and writing is the only way she can complete a sentence around her house." Ha! (more…)

Wolves vs. Red Elephants

August 27, 2010

Tags: wolves

For some Friday football fun, our local paper, the Gainesville (Ga.) Times, is doing stories on hypothetical match-ups between school mascots. The editor gave the reporter for today's story my name as a contact. Cut and past the link below in your browser if you'd like to ponder an unlikely, unnatural contest!

http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/section/6/article/37065/


On My First Baby's Leaving the Nest

August 22, 2010

Tags: birds, ponderings

Not long ago I was in the back yard with the dogs.

A brown thrasher squawked and carried on in the branches above me. Why was it moving closer rather than farther away?

Then I saw it - a brown thrasher baby, inside the tennis court fence and inside the half-filled dog water bowl. Now there was a dilemma. (more…)

Are you a Bella or a Bean?

August 12, 2010

Tags: authors, book tracks, writing life

Part of the excitement of a new school year is meeting new folks! My daughter is heading off to college and my son's 10th grade class is welcoming some fresh faces this year.

These new beginnings, with mixes of new personalities, put me in the mind of Rebecca Kai Dotlich's charming BELLA & BEAN (Atheneum, 2009).


Bella wants to write poems.


Bean wants to go for a walk.


Bella wants to write poems.


Bean wants Bella to look at her cute toes.

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Check out Elizabeth Dulemba's Coloring Pages!

August 10, 2010

Tags: authors, illustrators, chestatee wildlife preserve, zedonk

My friend and award-winning author-illustrator Elizabeth Dulemba took a special liking to the Chestatee Wildlife Preserve's new baby zedonk. So today, for the Coloring Page she offers each Tuesday on her website, she has an adorable picture of a zebra! (And a picture and links to some of the online zedonk coverage.) Check out www.dulemba.com

But first, read what she has to say about why she offers these fun, free coloring pages to her happy followers:

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Link to Interview

August 2, 2010

Tags: wolves, chestatee wildlife preserve, writing life

Thanks to Mayra Calvani for posting an interview with yours truly on her great blog!

http://mayrassecretbookcase.blogspot.com/2010/07/interview-with-childrens-author-and.html

Check out her website, too.

Life is full of Surprises

July 28, 2010

Tags: wolves, chestatee wildlife preserve, zedonk

Mine certainly has been lately! This past week, I found out the Intervisual Animal Vault series has been discontinued, including WOLVES. I have some copies I'll reserve for school visits, since I like to donate one of each of my books to school media centers. But I'm sad it's out of print. However, I'm happy that I could help collect and send off some copies for use in a very worthwhile and innovative arts in education program in West Virginia.

In cheerier news (is cheerier a word?), take a look at the photo to the left. (more…)

Awrrroooooo!

July 21, 2010

Tags: chestatee wildlife preserve, wolves, writing life

Happy July!

You're probably thinking I crawled into a wolf den to hide for a couple of months. Not really, though maybe not that far off....

First, I've been continuing to heal with this torn Achilles. Thanks for the well wishes. I'm doing much, much better - even driving now - which is a relief to my chauffeuring teenagers and to myself! Still a month or two of physical therapy and such to go. (more…)

Good Cheer

May 21, 2010

Tags: student work

May Greetings!

I didn't mean to be so long between posts, but it's been a crazy spring. My daughter is graduating from high school, so we've been celebrating her, and a month ago I tore my Achilles tendon, so I've been sidelined. At least I've had time to read and write during this beginning part of my recuperation. (more…)

Celebrating Writing

April 19, 2010

Tags: school visits, poetry

Thanks to Lakeview Academy in Gainesville, Ga., for hosting me to kick off the Lower School's "Writing Celebration" last week. Students of all ages have been learning and polishing their writing skills all year, and this year's celebration theme was "Capturing Ideas" - with the perfect visual of spring butterflies, fluttering all around the writing displays. (more…)

Quick Clicks

Books
Sir Mike
A rhyming tale of a young boy's knightly adventure with an imagined dragon.
WOLVES
Nonfiction, interactive book on wolves featuring giant pop-up and tons of info!
Author visits
Author Visits
In schools or other settings, Robyn shares her passion for writing and encourages creativity. Presentations for all age groups.
Magazines
Magazines Etc.
In addition to writing books, Robyn has sold her writing to major children's magazines.
Poems
Poetry
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Portfolio
Art Portfolio
illustrations
Media
Press Kit
bio, photos, interview links, etc.