Leslie Bulion
Children's Book Author
My Books The Trouble With Rules
Nadie and Nick have been best friends forever, but in fourth grade they discover a new, unwritten rule: boys and girls aren't friends. When Summer Crawford moves to town she is quick to show that she doesn't care much about those kinds of rules. She cheerily tries to outdo trouble-making Owen in his quest to be the Room 20 gross-out king, and sets in motion a chain of events that change everything for Nadie and Nick--and not for the better. Just when Nadie starts to think that boys and girls really can't be friends, some inline skates, spray paint, grocery crates and a potato change everything, once again. (adapted from www.Peachtree-online.com)  HEY THERE, STINK BUG!
This is an insect world with humans in it. We'll seize the day, but they will win it. You've been forewarned, now let's begin it-- Take a closer look... at BUGS! from the jacket: What makes stink bugs stink? Are lightning bugs flashing in secret code? Find the answers to these questions and discover some of the amazing ways that insects capture their prey, trick predators, and attract the perfect mate in this collection of witty poems and astonishing facts. A glossary of scientific terms, notes on the different poetic forms used, and resources for more information on insects will delight larval entomologists and budding poets alike.  Uncharted Waters
From the book jacket: A month in a seaside cabin with a favorite uncle--most teenaged boys would be thrilled. But not Jonah. He's too busy keeping secrets. First, there's the letter addressed to his parents from his English teacher. If Jonah's parents had seen that letter they would have cancelled their own trip and Jonah's visit to Uncle Nate. Second is Jonah's secret reason for not joining the local swim team. He feels terrible lying to his uncle, but he can't reveal the fears that are holding him back. And finally, Jonah convinces his little sister to keep yet another secret, one that gets him into a lot more than he bargained for during his month at the shore with Uncle Nate...  Illustration copyright(c)Wayne Marcus 2004 To order please visit: Tall Ships Fun!
Inside TALL SHIPS FUN you'll find... ...a daring voyage around Cape Horn to 'Frisco Bay! ...a pop-up tall ship you can build yourself! ...a rousing sea chantey with room for your own new verses! ...a knot-tying course for new sailors! ...a soap bar scrimshaw to carve! ...a recipe for sailors biscuits! ...many more exciting stories, puzzles and activities! Award-winning Picture Book! Illustration copyright (c) 2002 Nicole Tadgell Fatuma's New Cloth
Fatuma's New Cloth is available online at: Check out these reviews for Fatuma's New Cloth: "In Bulion's tender tale set in East Africa, the traditions of chai (tea) and kanga cloth contribute to a mother's gentle lesson to her daughter. Mama and Fatuma walk to market where the girl will choose kanga cloth for a dress. Tadgell's (Just Call Me Joe Joe) luminescent watercolors depict the flowing grass and vermilion flowers that line the path to town; Mama's blue and golden kanga drapes gently over her head and shoulders. "Will you sew my new kanga when we get home from the market?" the child asks. When Mama promises to make chai as well, a trio of friendly vendors each offer a special ingredient for the brew, but none makes the chai "taste sweet like [Mama's]." Fanciful patterned borders on each spread hint at what's to come when Mama and Fatuma finally meet with the cloth vendor. Beautiful colors and fabrics fill the spreads as Fatuma searches for "a kanga the color of the deep sea and the early morning sky." When she finds it, Mama reads her the words embedded in the design "Don't be fooled by the color. The good flavor of chai comes from the sugar" and explains that what makes a person special is not always evident to the eye. An author's note describes East African customs and provides a recipe for chai. Tadgell's artwork highlights the glorious colors of the area's fabrics and landscapes, and demonstrates the warmth of a closely knit community in which tradition is paramount. Ages 5-9." (Publishers Weekly0 Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. "Fatuma's New Cloth is an energetic and highly recommended children's picturebook about Fatuma, a young East African girl who learns about the complexities of the marketplace. There is even a recipe for East African chai (tea) included in this highly enjoyable tale by Leslie Bulion, whose engaging text is superbly complemented by the soft, watercolor-style illustrations by Nicole Tadgell" (Midwest Book Review) "FATUMA'S NEW CLOTH provides not only an entertaining tale, but also a fascinating peek into a vastly different culture from most American children's... Parents will welcome the message that the value of people lies on the inside where we cannot see. In addition, parents seeking to teach their children the lessons of acceptance of other people's beliefs and culture will find the story an excellent aid... Also included is a recipe for chai, allowing young children to experience the story first hand. Very highly recommended." (Wordweaving) My Other Writing for Kids copyright (c) Steck-Vaughn 2002 Missing Pieces
Fourteen-year-old James and his mom have managed on their own since James's dad died. Now James's mom has remarried, and James has to share his room. James is sure he doesn't need a stepfather or a stepbrother, but he realizes that five-year-old Tyrone just might need him. Missing Pieces can only be purchased through Steck-Vaughn educational publishers from the Power up! reading series. One Piece at a Time
In this prequel to Missing Pieces, Marcus loses his older brother Reggie in a winter accident. Will he remember the example Reggie set, and be there for his young nephew James? In addition to writing children's books, I also edit the work of other children's writers. My Writing for AdultsMake It Happen: Awesome Author and Illustrator Visits!
Learn how to transform a school author visit from an hour of entertainment into a life-long connection to reading and writing. I talked to Toni Buzzeo and Jane Kurtz, children's authors and co-authors of Terrific Connections with Authors, Illustrators and Storytellers, about how to help students get the most out of meeting the folks who write the books kids love to read. I included specific tips for teachers, administrators, and library media specialists plus more resources for great author visits! I have written many other articles for Education World. I have also written articles for Parents and Child magazines. |
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