Young Palmetto Books

Month: January, 2015

Support “One Book, One Community” 2015

by Brie White

“One Book, One Community” is an annual reading initiative that encourages people in the same geographic location (the City of Columbia, Richland County and the Midlands) to read the same book at the same time, promoting literacy and our community all at once.

This year the book selected for 2015 is On Agate Hill by Lee Smith. The University of South Carolina Press published Smith’s collection of short stories, Cakewalk. The “One Book, One Community” website explains On Agate Hill as a novel that “evokes the South in Reconstruction from an honest female perspective”, calling it an “extremely exuberant” and “episodic story of Molly Petree, an open-hearted and headstrong young Southern woman”.

Participating is easy! You can pickup a copy from any Richland County Public library, download a copy, or buy a version at a local bookstore. There are a number of events sponsored by places such as the City of Columbia, Richland County, Jasper Magazine, and USC Press, so pick one or all and attend. Tickets are free but registration is required.

Young Palmetto Books hopes to see you there supporting such a wonderful local initiative!

 

The “One Book, One Community”

Website: http://www.onecolumbiasc.com/page/one_book

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OneBookOneColumbia?ref=br_tf

TO RESERVE TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lee-smith-and-the-good-ol-girls-at-701-whaley-tickets-15302648634

 

To download a copy of One Agate Hill:

http://www.richlandlibrary.com/search/detail/448849

 

The list of events associated with “One Book, One Community”:

http://www.onecolumbiasc.com/search/results/keyword/1/events/none/up/one%20book

 

Sponsors:

http://columbiasc.net

http://www.richlandlibrary.com

http://jaspercolumbia.net

http://www.sc.edu/uscpress/

http://www.onecolumbiasc.com

First, You Explore – Filled with South Carolina Connections

by Brie White

First, You Explore by Rachel Haynie is a beautifully produced story of discovery. The feeling of finding out about something for the first time and where that moment can take you is exemplified through Charles Townes. Townes, who invented the laser, is depicted in his childhood, exploring the natural world and all it had to offer. His family fed his curiosity, and the story in turn encourages its readers to nurture their inner explorer.

Young Palmetto Books has used First, You Explore as a teaching tool, giving it out to students around our state through Cocky’s Reading Express. First, You Explore offers a biographical perspective on an important South Carolinian, emphasizing to readers that learning is a lifelong journey. Richland County School District One has named First, You Explore the book for third graders in their “Together We Can Read” Initiative.

With so many ties to South Carolina, it also important to highlight the exhibits at the South Carolina State Museum, where Charles Townes’ family and invention are highlighted. The planetarium is an experience encompassing a 55 digital dome, where lasers are set to music such as the Beatles, Pink Floyd and U2. There are currently 3 shows: Earth, Moon and Sun, Back to the Moon for Good, and Two Small Pieces of Glass, with different times and dates to suit your schedule. This is the perfect activity for a family and for readers of First, You Explore!

For more information on the planetarium, or to purchase tickets: http://scmuseum.org/explore/planetarium/

To learn more about the “Together We Can Read” Initiative, visit Richland County School District One’s website: http://www.richlandone.org

To learn more about Cocky’s Reading Express, a literacy outreach program associated with the University of South Carolina and the South Carolina Center for Children’s Books and Literacy: http://www.sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/mcis/library_and_information_science/literacy/cockys_reading_express/

Baby, It’s Cold Outside (and we’re hungry!)

by Brie White

 

 

These icy temperatures are brutal for both born and raised, as well as adopted, South Carolinians. With the cooler climate comes the desire for warm, comfort food and Patricia Moore- Pastides, USC’s first lady, provides many options in her Young Palmetto Books published, Greek Revival: From The Garden, Growing and Cooking for Life.

The cookbook, an add-on to her original Greek Revival, Cooking For Life, is all-encompassing, taking young readers and their families on a food filled journey that starts in the garden. The book includes explanation behind the TMD (the traditional Mediterranean diet), instructional information about the art of gardening and how to produce a successful garden year round, and a selection of recipes created from vegetables that the reader has been taught how to grow.

Recipes that are targeted for the colder months include: Chunky Savory Tomato Sauce (for pasta or pizza!) from the tomato section. Kale Soup with Butter Beans categorized under beans, and under winter squashes, soup such as the Curried Butternut-Squash and Apple are also winter staples. Fisherman’s Vegetable Stew highlights both the perfect warm meal and the TMD’s vast use of fish and other seafood.

Which recipes from Greek Revival: From the Garden are you eager to try?

Never Too Soon – 2015 SC Book Festival

by Brie White

Mark your calendars! The 2015 South Carolina Book Festival is scheduled for May 15th-17th, which is just around the corner. Taking place at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, this year’s festival, following last year’s record-breaking attendance, is sure to impress.

The festival includes opportunities to listen to author presentations, visit exhibitors and author book signings, and participate in writing workshops. The SC Book Festival also has programming for children and panel discussion for adults by authors and publishers of children’s books.

Attendees include many distinguished authors, such as, Ron Rash, who’s children’s book, Shark’s Tooth, being published as a part of Young Palmetto Books, is due out this spring.

It’s never too soon to set aside some time to make it down to the Festival. Saturday and Sunday events are free and open to the public; however, if you’re interested in participating in a writing workshop or the orientation event on Friday, be sure to register.

 

For registration and additional information, the SC Book Festival website: scbookfestival.org

Katie’s Cabbage – Continued News Exposure

by Brie White

The Young Palmetto Book Series, of the USC Press, has been extremely busy welcoming their newest book, Katie’s Cabbage, to the collection. Described as, “the charming story of one girl’s ambitious dream to end hunger, beginning with her cabbage farm”, Katie’s Cabbage, is influential and insightful, encouraging those of all ages and resources to make a difference in the issue of world hunger. Because of these qualities, the releases of Katie’s Cabbage, as well as the events following, have provided significant positive recognition for Katie Stagliano, the now 16-year-old author, and the contributors to the book’s publication.

Coverage of Katie’s story includes NBC Nightly News, where Katie’s goal of having 500 gardens in all 50 states is highlighted. This goal was created following the creation of Katie’s Krops, Stagliano’s nonprofit organization, which has, so far, started 80 gardens in 29 states. Katie’s Cabbage tells the story of the lone cabbage seedling that started Katie’s philanthropic journey – one that has been recognized for fighting hunger and agricultural ingenuity by Katie’s received Clinton Global Citizen Award. http://www.nbcnews.com/feature/making-a-difference/cabbage-patch-kid-katies-krops-feeds-hungry-across-country-n232326

Also acknowledging the publication of Katie’s book is AndNowUKnow’s Produce Industry News, sighting Katie’s sponsorships from organizations such BiLo, and quoting Kim Shealy Jeffcoat, editor of Young Palmetto Books, in support of the contribution that Katie’s Cabbage makes to the series as a whole. http://www.andnowuknow.com/bloom/katies-krops-founder-katie-stagliano-publishes-new-childrens-book-katies/christofer-oberst/43983#.VK1l5yfiI1I

In a recent interview with The Post and Courier, Katie says the book is centered on her desire to inspire other children, “I hope that by sharing my story, it will show how small actions can lead to big dreams and have a huge impact.” The publication of Katie’s Cabbage will surely do so. http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20141213/PC1201/141219775

Young Palmetto Book’s focus on educational, South Carolina based children and young adult literature has made for a collection in which Katie’s Cabbage fits perfectly. With so much positive press upon Katie’s Cabbage release, as exemplified here, the book’s continued success is certain.
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