Honored that teachers are reading #SammyRingtail to their students!

Thank you - this is an honor! "Repost from @spikezee using @RepostRegramApp - Today's Black History Month Shero was Ms. @jennetta_younge ! My 3rd graders in #Chinatown enjoyed #sammyringtail ! More schools and a worksheet honoring Ms. Younge are coming soon!"

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Summer Reading Time: Sammy Ringtail is available online!

Searching for new and fun books for your child's summer reading list? Sammy Ringtail's Adventure to the BIG CITY has everything you need. 

Whether your school-aged child is keeping their literacy sharp, or you want a bedtime story for your smaller children...

KAPOOF! You can now buy my beautiful illustrated book for young adventurers - online. 

Sammy Ringtail is a naughty baby raccoon who runs away from home in search of excitement... See how he will find his way back home - together! 

Available as an eBook for immediate download here.

What are some of your favorite go-to Summer reading books? Be sure to share them in the comments below, and connect with me on social media.

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copyright 2018 Jennetta Younge

Reading my book aloud for new audiences...

Reading my #book aloud for new audiences is one of the most enjoyable experiences for me, because I get to see it through new eyes. I am in the process of getting my #childrensstory the #bookcoverdesign that would better represent the story inside. Until then, it is available online via #eBook with all the same beautiful #illustrations #children love to see. . . . Link in Bio. . . . #schoolvisit #authorvisit #authors #blackauthor #writer #childrensbook #readingtime #bookreadings #readingaloud #SouthernCalifornia #SoCal #Riverside

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Should We Learn To Live With Wildlife In Our Neighborhoods?

I couldn't agree more. When I wrote my children's story about a little #raccoon #family living just on the edge of the human world, I began to become aware of their point of view. After seeing so many deceased #raccoons by the side of our fastest route out of town to the freeway, it made me wonder what was their story? The #story I co-wrote with my daughter and editor (@natashayounge) is light-hearted and fun, but my hope is that it will help the young readers to think about the natural world just on the edge of our neighborhoods and ask more questions about our friends in #nature. Please see my bio for a link to my book summary. The book itself has gorgeous, almost real-to-life #illustrations and is available for purchase at #Amazon as well. #SammyRingtail #environment #childrensbook #conservation #learning #reading #literacy #greenmom #greenmoms #greendad #grandparents #grandma #granddad #gifts #naturelover

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What do you think? I would love to hear your opinion. Please share in the comments below.

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Purchase my latest children's book on Friesen Press.

copyright 2016 Jennetta Younge 

Do You Love City Raccoons?

Photograph: Luke Massey/Rex Features (The Guardian)

I have long been fascinated by raccoons in our suburbs and urban environments, well before I wrote my first children's book. If you find these adventurous critters just as interesting, I have dedicated an entire Pinterest board to pictures, stories, and videos about what they get up to, both in and around our cities.  

Do you love their stories as much as I do? Please comment below to be invited to the Pinterest board and share them!

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copyright 2016 Jennetta Younge 

My first author ‪‎interview‬ ever - it's on Theo's Bookshelf!

Beware of the Pirates!

This was not actually meant to be my first blog post. Although we'd already started posting in my blog on Goodreads, my daughter and I have been agonizing for months about what exactly we should post here, and when we should start.

It has been daunting enough to be a first-time author, but then to face the annoying reality of having your work misappropriated and pirated - but that is exactly what has happened!

Gone are the days when only famous authors had to worry about their works being pirated. I've read an interesting article today by award-winning author, Nicholas C. Rossis on the very subject. Indie Authors are finding themselves on the other end of the pirates' scopes, as they seek new content to bend to their fiendish will.

We made some quick research today online that we are putting into action. Step one involves informing all of you about these potentially malicious and fraudulent websites on a public website that appears in a Google search.

So here are the websites which have raised our suspicions so far, as they have not been authorized by me or my publisher to distribute my book in any form. In addition, they may contain malicious programs with computer viruses:

http://slander76grumbling.booksengulf.org/pat/s/sammy-ringtail-s-adventure-to-the-big-city_cdkzkif.pdf

http://snfactor.com/content/free-sammy-ringtails-adventure-big-city-get-jennetta-younge-natasha-younge-electronic-book

http://ebookspdffreedownload.net/downloadebookfree2702.php

WARNING! DO NOT VISIT THOSE LINKS, as I can not guarantee the safety of those sites.

We are in the process of reporting them to appropriate organizations and, if necessary, authorities.

You can still purchase our book safely directly from our publisher on Friesen Press. There are many other legitimate websites selling our book in hard copy and e-book format, including Amazon and GooglePlay. In fact, here are some of our Five-Star Amazon Reviews!


If you see any other sites using the language "free" or "give-away" in relation to my book without any connection to myself or my publisher, or that looks suspicious, please use the comments below to bring it to our attention. 

We appreciate your help in keeping our readers and customers safe from nasty pirates! Thank you!


Sources: 

"Har! How to Deal with Book Piracy" http://nicholasrossis.me/2015/07/26/har-how-to-deal-with-book-piracy/ (Nicholas C. Rossis, July 26, 2015)

"Tell Google About Scam Rip Off Sites?" http://subtractme.com/tell-google-about-scam-rip-off-sites/ (subtractme.com)

copyright 2015 Jennetta Younge