tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88459657628859682592024-02-20T01:47:53.170-08:00A Gluten-Free Birthday for Me!This is the companion website for the picture book, "A Gluten-Free Birthday for Me!" written by Sue Fliess and illustrated by Jennifer E. Morris. Here you will find information about the book, useful links and free downloadable activities.J. E. Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201530728201748143noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845965762885968259.post-36326404477150279882015-09-15T06:38:00.000-07:002015-09-15T06:41:00.326-07:00"A Gluten-Free Birthday For Me!" Teacher's Guide focuses on Allergies and Food Intolerances<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you an early elementary school teacher? Do you have a child with an allergy or food sensitivity in your classroom this year? Download this wonderful <a href="http://jemorris.com/colorpages/gfbd_aa_guide.pdf" target="_blank">teacher's guide for "A Gluten-Free Birthday For Me!"</a> created by Marcie Colleen. There are lots of fun classroom activities focusing on food intolerance that you can add to your ELA, math, science and social studies curricula.<br />
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And don't forget to order your copy of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Birthday-Me-Sue-Fliess/dp/0807529559" target="_blank">A Gluten-Free Birthday For Me!</a><br />
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The teacher's guide is free to download and use for educational purposes.J. E. Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201530728201748143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845965762885968259.post-53446371908953915782015-07-19T07:39:00.000-07:002015-07-19T07:39:12.128-07:00Gluten-Free at the NY Public Library!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A nice review from the <a href="http://www.nypl.org/blog/2015/06/188/booktalking-gluten-free-birthday">New York Public Library's website</a> for A Gluten-Free Birthday For Me!J. E. Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201530728201748143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845965762885968259.post-71187813538581741072015-06-11T15:06:00.002-07:002015-06-11T15:07:08.970-07:00Say Hi at GF-AF Expo in Worcester!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I will be signing books at the <a href="http://gfafexpo.com/locations/worcester-ma/">GF-AF (Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly) Expo</a> in Worcester, MA on Saturday July 25, 2015. Please stop by and say hi!<br />
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If you can't make it to Worcester but are interested in attending, check out the <a href="http://gfafexpo.com/">GF-AF Expo</a> website for an event location near you.J. E. Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201530728201748143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845965762885968259.post-79668491502558641932015-04-11T12:14:00.003-07:002015-04-11T12:14:52.318-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.jemorris.com/bk_gfbd.html" style="color: #cc6600; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">"A Gluten Free Birthday For Me!"</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> written by the amazing </span><a href="http://www.suefliess.com/" style="color: #cc6600; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Sue Fliess</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> and illustrated by me, was recognized as </span><a href="http://www.gfreek.com/Gluten_Free_Kids_Book.html?utm_source=GFREEK.COM+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f301398237-Kid's+Books&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_9a60a65999-f301398237-335432837&mc_cid=f301398237&mc_eid=1ec7f38f13" style="color: #cc6600; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">one of the best gluten free children's books</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"> by the Fifth Annual Gluten-Free Awards. </span><br />
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Even though the book focuses on children with gluten intolerance, children with other dietary restrictions will be able to relate to the characters in this story.</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">"This bright and colorful picture book sheds light on certain childhood allergies. . .Teachers will find this book to be a great introduction to allergies, to embrace acceptance, and show respect."</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;" type="_moz" /><em style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px;">Library Media Connection</em></div>
J. E. Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201530728201748143noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845965762885968259.post-39388552181809135092013-09-11T06:27:00.000-07:002013-09-11T06:27:35.020-07:00A Gluten-Free Book Trailer<iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/sP-NOCP3ujA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>J. E. Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201530728201748143noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845965762885968259.post-37521671770174025232013-09-10T08:15:00.001-07:002013-09-10T08:15:34.318-07:00Gluten-Free for Me and a New Book for You!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Gluten-Free Birthday is now available at a book store near you!<br /><br />J. E. Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16201530728201748143noreply@blogger.com0