http://www.historydudes.com/news Your Headquarters for History Dudes Sun, 19 Oct 2008 22:14:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en New Rich Cando illustrations will be published in a new history book for kids called Take Me Back on October 20th. This 304 page hardcover volume is published by Dorling Kindersley, in the eclectic art style of two of their previous best-sellers Pick Me Up and Do Not Open.  Rich's ... http://www.historydudes.com/news/?p=25 I mentioned this on an earlier post, but History Dudes: Ancient Egyptians has OFFICIALLY won the 2008 Teachers Choice Award for the Family in the category of Best Children's Book. I'd like to thank Learning Magazine and all of the teachers who voted for the book. Check out ... http://www.historydudes.com/news/?p=24 This is my last article as Gather.com's guest author for January.  Remember, I will be part of a live chat next Wednesday the 30th. What is your family's favorite animated film? Those who leave comments at Gather are eligible to win a Ratatouille book from DK. http://www.historydudes.com/news/?p=23 I will be featured in a live chat on January 30th at 3PM EST/12PM PST on Gather.com. I hope to hear from any fans that can join in the conversation. Click Here for more info. http://www.historydudes.com/news/?p=22 My latest guest author article was posted on Gather.com today.  What are your favorite board games? http://www.historydudes.com/news/?p=21 I've been invited to be the guest author this month for the parenting section of social networking site Gather.com. I'll be writing one article a week. Here are links to the first two articles: Educational Entertainment for Kids at Home Nurturing the Creativity in your Child http://www.historydudes.com/news/?p=20 History Dudes: Ancient Egyptians has won the 2008 Teacher’s Choice Awards for the Family. This award is presented by Learning Magazine and will be featured in their January issue. This award recognizes the best tools for at home learning and is voted on by teachers. I ... http://www.historydudes.com/news/?p=19   This week I get the pleasure of speaking to students at schools in the New York City area. I look forward to meeting all of the new fans and sharing my experiences in illustrating History Dudes. The following are schools that I expect to visit: Wednesday, Nov. 14th: P.S. 19Q - Corona ... http://www.historydudes.com/news/?p=18 Here are some pics from my Oct. 4th Barnes & Noble Teacher's Appreciation Reception in San Diego. It was a great opportunity to meet with many educators and new fans in the area. Many thanks to Lori Bevan for the photos. http://www.historydudes.com/news/?p=15 Attention: Teachers (and other interested fans) Rich will be speaking and signing copies of History Dudes on October 4th at the Barnes & Noble in Grossmont Center in La Mesa, California. The Fall Educator Appreciation Reception will feature Rich as well as two local authors. B&N will ... http://www.historydudes.com/news/?p=14