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Bryan Collier, Children's Book Council, heather henson, Lift Your Light a Little Higher

“Lift Your Light” Named a Notable Social Studies Book

May 31, 2017 timmuky

Exciting news!

The Children’s Book Council has named Lift Your Light A Little Higher a 2017 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People in the K to Grade 2 category!

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Award-winning author of books for young people

Recent Posts

  • Listen to Heather’s terrific radio interview on “Wrecked”
  • “Wrecked” gets terrific Publishers Weekly review
  • Starred review in School Library Journal for “Wrecked”!
  • “Wrecked” release party Wednesday at Plaid Elephant Books in Danville
  • Book Launch Party for “Wrecked” at Danville’s Plaid Elephant Books!

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Woke up this morning to a double rainbow! 🌈❤️
Best part of Thanksgiving (besides being with fam) Best part of Thanksgiving (besides being with fam)? Pie for breakfast!!! (Made by Lila.) ❤️
On air with Radio Rick @hometownliveradio this mor On air with Radio Rick @hometownliveradio this morning talking about the upcoming 74th season @pioneerplayhouse and about #goodgivingtuesday on Nov 29th !!!
Really enjoyed hanging out with my table mate @cin Really enjoyed hanging out with my table mate @cindachima @booksbythebanks today!!! #booksbythebanks
We were table mates years ago, and I think they no We were table mates years ago, and I think they now know to keep us separated. Haha JK! 🤣🤣🤣. Love Jenn @buffalojenn and all her books! (And I’m pretty fond of her buffalo puppet too. 🦬🦬🦬 ❤️) #booksbythebanks
Together again with @forblackgirlslikeme and @iamd Together again with @forblackgirlslikeme and @iamdavidarnold @booksbythebanks in Cincy!! #booksbythebanks
Final book fest of the season! Come on out to @boo Final book fest of the season! Come on out to @booksbythebanks in Cincy!!! #booksbythebanks
Hmmmm…not sure Truman wants to share his space w Hmmmm…not sure Truman wants to share his space with a guest. 😹
Never know what you’ll encounter on the road of Never know what you’ll encounter on the road of life. 😬 #kentuckyroads #movinghouses
Playhouse bathroom selfie in winter. Thanks as alw Playhouse bathroom selfie in winter. Thanks as always to Cathy at Changez for the cool cut. ❤️👩‍🎤
Thanks so much for the shout out!!!! Always an hon Thanks so much for the shout out!!!! Always an honor and a thrill to hear from readers!!! ❤️❤️❤️ Repost from @bliss.and.books • Miri meets and falls in love with newcomer Fen, despite her father’s rules. As the local meth dealer, Miri’s father insists on secrecy but Miri dreams of a life away from Kentucky. 📚 #Wrecked by @hensonbooks is a fast paced love story for older ya readers as it deals with themes of drug use.
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Eyes wide shut…? 🤣 Eyes wide shut…? 🤣
Making each other laugh for over 30 years. ❤️❤️❤️
Hot oatmeal on a cold blustery morning…perfect. Hot oatmeal on a cold blustery morning…perfect. 😋
Another whoa sky! #nofilter Another whoa sky! #nofilter
TBT! Spent a lot of time as a kid dressing up like TBT! Spent a lot of time as a kid dressing up like a pioneer girl and posing with my beautiful mama for Pioneer Playhouse publicity shots! (And we still have that little dress I’m wearing that mom made herself!) 😍 #throwbackthursday
Oh just felt like mixin it up a bit with the I Vot Oh just felt like mixin it up a bit with the I Voted selfie! (Some places are really crowded! If you haven’t already, get there well before 6pm!)
This offer is statewide, but if you’re in Danvil This offer is statewide, but if you’re in Danville and need a ride to your voting place, message me or ask a neighbor! Everybody needs to vote today!!
I ❤️Optical Boutique on 4th Street in Danville I ❤️Optical Boutique on 4th Street in Danville bc I get to try on fun glasses and get great advice AND cuddle with puppies like Ruca!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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