Represented by Mary Cummings,
Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises
(Photo by Selah Images)
“There is a lot to unpack in this book…both a heartfelt eulogy and a musical inspiration for a whole new generation of young readers.” – Kirkus
“Hosea does more than just entertain; he makes his own community as he shares his music and his warmth.” – Publishers Weekly
Coming January 7, 2020
Sterling Children’s Books
Rain or shine and with his saxophone case in hand, Hosea rides the bus to the City of Rochester Public Market. Joyfully, he plays for everyone there, but especially for the children. Today, will he earn enough money to surprise one special child?
Meet Hosea Missouri Taylor, Jr., whose kindness and passion for music touched the lives of countless people in his community and whose generosity and joy will continue to inspire countless others.
Family History is Part of Who We Are
“A Name of Honor is an outstanding book to use for effective and meaningful integration of social studies and language arts. It draws students in with well-developed and believable characters and an engaging plot that is rich in historic information. It not only complements, but extends and enriches, social studies curriculum.”
Which Side Will You Take?
Our Writer-in-Residence, Kathleen Blasi, delivered material to our students in a way that got them excited to write! She broke down her writing process, so that by the end, the students had a piece of writing to be proud of. I cannot say enough good things about Kathleen as a presenter, an example, and a teacher.
– Stephen Baker, Teacher, Warsaw (New York) Elementary School
Upcoming Events
January 11, 2020 9AM-12PM
Rochester Public Market • 280 N. Union St.
Please join Kathleen in celebrating the publication of Hosea Plays On, with a book launch party/open house/book signing – in the very place where Hosea Taylor shared his kindness and music! Pre-ordering is available through Lift Bridge Book Shop, and they will bring orders to the event, for signing.
January 16, 2020 6-6:45PM
Victor/Farmington (NY) Library • 15 W. Main St.
Spinning True Tales of Everyday Heroes
Join Kathleen at her hometown library for a reading of
Hosea Plays On, followed by a discussion. For bookworms of all ages! Registration is recommended.
Writerly Ramblings
Gratitude & Empowerment
On August 26, 1920, Congress adopted the 19th Amendment (also known as the Susan B. Anthony Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution—prohibiting denying the right to vote on the basis of sex. Working from the July 1848 first Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls –...
Connections
Connection. It's the thing that draws me to a particular story. It has to be there, in order for me to spend the time with an idea required to develop it into a story. I have to care about what I'm writing about. One of the projects on which I'm working has introduced...
The Start of My Journey
My journey of seeing myself as a writer began when I was in 4th grade, thanks to an encouraging teacher. My journey as a professional writer began with this great lady—the last person on Earth who would ever think anyone would want to know her story. I called her...
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kathy@kmblasi.com
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kathy@kmblasi.com