Another Day as Emily
"Taut, fast-paced, economical, devoid of sham, Spinelli’s book echoes Dickinson’s own deceptive simplicity."--The New York Times Book Review
Eleven-year-old Suzy just can't win. Her brother is a local hero for calling 911 after seeing their elderly neighbor collapse, and only her best friend was able to win a role in the play they both auditioned for. Feeling cast aside from all angles, Suzy sees a kindred spirit in Emily Dickinson, the subject of her summer project. Suzy decides to escape from her disappointments by emulating the poet's life of solitude: no visitors or phone calls (only letters delivered through her window), no friends (except her goldfish, Ottilie), and no outings (except church, but only if she can wear her long white…
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May 12, 2015
I, Jerry Spinelli, am writing this myself without help from my wife and fellow author, Eileen, because I need to do some bragging about her. It was her idea that led to our first book together: Today I Will. She remembered reading daily devotionals, and it occurred to her that young readers might like a day-by-day book based on literature.
There's a page in Today I Will for every day in the year—that’s 366 pages/days, including leap year. Each page starts with a quote from children's or young adult literature. Then comes a commentary on the quote, followed by a resolution—that is, how you can apply the message to your day. The idea is that you take a minute to read…
Another Day as Emily
Eileen Spinelli; illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
Today I Will
Jerry Spinelli
Cold Snap
Eileen Spinelli; illustrated by Marjorie Priceman
The Dancing Pancake
Eileen Spinelli; illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
Summerhouse Time
Eileen Spinelli; illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
The Best Story
Eileen Spinelli; Illustrated by Anne Wilsdorf
Where I Live
Eileen Spinelli; Illustrated by Matt Phelan