Pirates, Manatees, and Mysteries! Oh My!

Welcome to the world of Jane Wood’s books. Juvenile fiction author Jane R. Wood captures the imagination of young readers ages 9-14 through stories rich with mystery, adventure, and humor. Follow the escapades of the Johnson family, as 13-year old Joey hears voices in St. Augustine; 9-year old Bobby has a close encounter with a manatee; and 5-year old Katy meets a pirate on Amelia Island. Wood weaves the history and the environment of her settings into her storylines, making her books educational, as well as fun.

The Holidays are Here!

December 08 2010

If you're in need of a gift or stocking stuffer for a young reader ages 8-14, consider a good book.

Let them follow the adventures of the Johnson family as they explore Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. They’ll enjoy a good story and learn some history at the same time.
Books can be ordered online or by calling 904-268-9572, and will be signed and personalized to the recipient, making it a unique gift especially for them.

Learning about our Environment
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I’ve had a busy schedule this fall with trips for book signings and school visits to South Carolina, Georgia and South Florida including beautiful Key West.
While in South Florida, I visited several facilities and parks that are dedicated to educating people about endangered species. They include the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, the Dolphin Research Center in Marathon, and the Lee County Manatee Park in Fort Myers.
These are great places to take kids to teach them about protecting and preserving our fragile environment and the plants and animals that live there. Several of these facilities will be carrying my book Trouble on the St. Johns River in their gift shops.

Green Teacher Review
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And speaking about Trouble on the St. Johns River… it was recently reviewed in the fall issue of Green Teacher magazine, a Canadian publication that is distributed internationally.
Green Teacher is published four times a year and helps educators enhance environmental and global education inside and outside of schools. It contains practical articles and ready-to-use activities for various age levels from 6-18, as well as reviews and evaluations of dozens of new books, kits, games and other green resources.
To learn more about Green Teacher magazine, visit http://www.greenteacher.com.

Author Visits to Schools
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I’ve already scheduled many school visits for 2011.  If you’re interested in having me visit your school to discuss my books with your students and share photographs of the places featured in my stories, give me a call at 904-268-9572 or send me an e-mail at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Wishing you a Happy Holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

On the Road Again!

October 01 2010

I'll be traveling from South Carolina to Key West over the next three months, visiting schools, participating in book festivals

I enjoy these events as there’s always excitement whenever book lovers gather. If you’re going to be in any of these areas, I’d love to see you.

October 9, 10:00-4:00 PM - Authors Book Fair, Deltona Regional Library, Deltona, Florida
October 14, 4:30-7:30 PM - Teacher Reception, Barnes & Noble, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
October 16 - 10:00 AM- Noon - Book Signing, My Sister’s Books, Pawleys Island, South Carolina
October 22, 10:00-11:00 AM - Florida Association of Science Teachers conference, St. Augustine, Florida
October 30, 11:00-2:00 PM - Reading and Book signing, Barnes & Noble, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina
November 13, 10:00-4:00 PM - Savannah Children’s Book Festival, Forsyth Park, Savannah, Georgia
November 20, 12:00-4:00 PM - Cummer Museum Children’s Book Fair, Jacksonville, Florida
November 26-28, Christmas Made in the South, Prime Osborne Convention Center, Jacksonville, Florida
November 29-Dec 1 - Author Robert Macomber Reader Rendezvous, Key West, Florida

I’ve also got numerous school visits scheduled and am looking forward to meeting teachers, media specialists and young readers in three different states.

If your school would like to schedule an Author Visit, please contact me at 904-268-9572.

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