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Holy Cross Academy Students
Grade 6 students of Holy Cross Academy recently enjoyed the adventure fantasy tale The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle written by local writer and artist Janine Kimmel of Locust, New Jersey. The students were thoroughly amused by the array of mystical and haunting characters that fuel the novel. The twists and turns of the novel captivated […]
Loretta Brown Show
Oct. 10, 2019 Loretta Brown Show 1150 AM Radio KKNW Seattle Washington LISTEN HERE
The Magic Begins
September 18, 2019 High Road to Humanity with Nancy Yearout The Magic Begins with J.L. Kimmel Grade 6 students of Holy Cross Academy recently enjoyed the adventure fantasy tale The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle written by local writer and artist Janine Kimmel of Locust, New Jersey. The students were thoroughly amused by the array of […]
Mystic Living Today
Natalie Sist Speaks live with Author J.L. Kimmel August 28, 2019 LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW
WE ARE ALL CONNECTED
by Janine L. Kimmel July 30, 2019 From my very earliest memories, I have had a love affair with Nature. I have stayed in touch with that love and know that there is a deep benefit that comes from an ongoing relationship with Nature. I tap into this love every day in my work as […]
The Dr. Pat Show: Talk Radio to Thrive By!
The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle Interview with Author JL Kimmel Sept. 28, 2017 LISTEN HERE
AN EMAIL FROM A LIBRARIAN
A beautiful true story. ‘AN EMAIL FROM A LIBRARIAN’ by Janine L Kimmel What appears as random, may be, but more likely it is not random at all. One late afternoon, in mid February, I received an email from a librarian of a middle school in Orange County, California. READ THE REST IN THE EDEN […]
SHARE WISDOM TV NETOWRK
Live Video interview A DEEPER JOURNEY WITH SHER SAFRAN AND GUEST JANINE KIMMEL; AUTHOR, “THE YAWNING RABBIT RIVER CHRONICLE” August 31, 2016 HELPING CHILDREN ACCESS THEIR IMAGINATION WATCH THE INTERVIEW
THE EXTRAORDINARY IN THE ORDINARY
THE EXTRAORDINARY IN THE ORDINARY: A DOORWAY TO LIFE IN A SHOPPING MALL by Janine L. Kimmel 2016 It has been two and half years since I helped save a stranger’s life. It was wintertime and holiday season in New Jersey. In a beautiful holiday specialty market, in the midst of a bustling crowd, I […]
SUMMER WORKSHOPs AT THE BEAUTIFUL TATUM PARK, MIDDLETOWN, NJ AUGUST 6th OR 14th
Magic Door to Your Imagination (ages 7-10) With imagination and creativity, children will create a unique illustrated short story using an original Magic Door booklet as inspiration. To celebrate their success, each child will walk through a real magic door. Instructed by Janine Kimmel, award winning author and artist. An $8 supply fee payable to […]
THE MAGIC DOOR TO YOUR IMAGINATION is traveling to BARNES & NOBLE, HOLMDEL, NJ JUNE 4 !!!
Join Bridge of Books, a great nonprofit charity, for their bookfair. Purchase books to donate to children in need and come meet some great children authors too. CALL FOR THE TIME OF THE MAGIC DOOR EVENT Bridge of Books Bookfair Children’s Event, Bookfair Saturday June 04, 2016 9:00 AM
J.L. Kimmel’s THE MAGIC DOOR TO YOUR IMAGINATION – Storytelling & Imagery
Crossing the threshold’ is the turning point from the ordinary world to the magical world. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it. ― Roald Dahl Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. -Albert Einstein SO GRATEFUL … On April 27th & 29th over […]
The Shimmering World – 1 Day Workshop
October 18th 9 AM – 5:30 PM
The Doorway to Your Imagination Workshop
Summer program, July 27-31, 2015 The Doorway to Your Imagination week long workshop at The Algonquin Theater Manasquan NJ. Students between 6 and 10 wrote their own illustrated stories and performed them on stage with Janine L Kimmel
“Creativity for a Cause” Art Show: Sunday April 26th
On Sunday April 26th at WATERSPIRIT at the Stella Maris Retreat Center, Janine Kimmel will be among the featured artists for the “Creativity for a Cause” Art Show from 3PM – 6PM. Enjoy free hors […]
Storybook Workshop: Doorway to your Imagination
On July 27-31, come experience the Storybook Workshop: Doorway to your Imagination at the Algonquin Arts Theatre, Manasquan NJ. All Classes meet Monday through Friday. Discover role-playing and the world of make-believe by bringing an illustrated story to life! Author and Artist Janine L. Kimmel leads an imaginative five day workshop in which students will […]
The Dr. Anne Marie Evans Show
SHOW AIRS LIVE EVERY SATURDAY AT 12PM PST. This is an amazing radio show with a great story in here about the Springtree art work. It is so unexpected and touching; such a magic story by Dr. Anne Marie Evans.
Annual Authors Day: Storytelling and Illustration Workshop
On February 18, come to the Township of Ocean Intermediate School to the Annual Authors Day: Storytelling and Illustration Workshop for 6th graders.
Eden Magazine
A MAGIC DOORWAY IN LIFE
Book Give Away
On December 25, there will be 40 sets of The Magic Gown and The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle books being given away to share the magical stories on Market Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Private workshop
On December 31, J.L. Kimmel will be giving a private work shop for The Art of Storytelling & Illustration, & Magic Doorway Booklet Workshop for a family in Fair Haven, New Jersey. This is a wonderful holiday gift from their Grandmother!
Pajama Program
On November 11, at The Pajama Program- There will be Reading and crafts.
Middletown Library Summer Reading Event
The Art of Storytelling & Illustration workshop and Book Signing On July 31, 2-4 PM, We will be at Barnes & Noble in Holmdel, New Jersey for the Middletown Library Summer Reading Event. http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2030
Return visit to Keyport School
The Art of Storytelling & Illustration with the Magic Doorway Workbook On July 23, I returned to visit the students at Keyport School for the Summer Enrichment Program in Keyport, New Jersey. Here are the students stories and illustrations. http://www.kpsdschools.org/Domain/9
Visit to Keyport School
The Art of Storytelling & Illustration with the Magic Doorway Workbook This was my first visit to Keyport School, in Keyport, New Jersey for the Summer Enrichment Program on July 1, 2014. http://www.kpsdschools.org/Domain/9
Jonas Salk Middle School visit
Monday, June 16, 2014 Thank you to the Jonas Salk Middle School, Old Bridge NJ, Diane McGregor, all the teachers and students. On Monday June 16, 2014 over 75 students attended my The Art of Storytelling and Illustration presentation after some of them had read ‘The Magic Gown’ for class and started their own Imaginary […]
Bolger Middle School visit
Thursday, May 29, 2014 RABBIT NEWS !!!!!! a wonderful quote from a student from The Bolger School, Keansburg NJ, after reading The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle. ” Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle taught me principles about how to solve life’s problems.” – Estrella T. 7th grade, 13 years old What an amazing day I had there […]
St. Leo’s Book Fair
On June 10, I will be at Barnes & Noble in Holmdel, New Jersey for St. Leo’s Book Fair. There will be a Book signing and The Art of Storytelling & Illustration workshop http://www.saintleothegreatschool.com/slg/ http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/2030
Connections for Women
On June 9, There will be a Connections for Women creative workshop to: Manage Stress, Heal and Grow in Bangor, PA http://www.connections4women.org https://www.facebook.com/connections4women/photos/pcb.794454853928218/794454300594940/?type=1&theater
Upcoming Interviews & Events!
Mark your calendars! J.L. Kimmel is an upcoming guest on a couple radio shows and will be presenting her new workshop in the upcoming months! February 4, 2014 @ 8:10 AM EST Interview on Ray Carr Radio Show, Cincinnati OHIO. Listen here! March 1, 2014 @ 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM EST Soul Talk […]
