It’s Poetry Friday, which is always good news, but this week I have some additional good news to share, because my verse novel Roses are Blue was named a Notable Book by the Children’s Book Council of Australia book of the year judges. Hooray!
To celebrate the notable listing and Poetry Friday, in the one go, I thought I would share a short extract from the book. It is a little moment where my character, Amber, who is having a really hard time, finds solace in doing something she loves.
Have a wonderful Poetry Friday. I know I will. For the rest of the fun, head over to Life on the Deckle Edge where Robyn is hosting the round up.
Congrats on your notable novel-in-verse, Sally! The excerpt you shared is quite touching.
Thanks so much Michelle.
Congratulations! Hoping your book finds its way across the pond so we can read the whole thing!
Thanks Mary. Me too! I love sharing my stories with the world.
CONGRATULATIONS, Sally! Fantastic news. And even from this short excerpt here, well-deserved. Happy Poetry Month!
Thanks Robyn 🙂
Wow, it’s like you wrote that book for me. My favorite colour is blue, I love novels in verse (but happy ones) and I love to paint. Awesome! Congratulations
Thanks Catherine. Although Roses are Blue covers some sad events I think it is ultimately happy – or at least hope-filled.