Interview with J.L. Kimmel

Interview with J.L. Kimmel, author of the work together with the Italian illustrator, David Ceccarelli. The story of a courageous rabbit thief, a vulnerable tortoise, of people “with” and “without” umbrellas that tells of life and the importance of forgiveness and tolerance. Read the Interview  Read More

The Art of Storytelling & Illustration is Heading to El Salvador!

J.L. Kimmel will be presenting her original workshop – The Art of Storytelling & Illustration – for grades 5th to 8th at several schools in El Salvador this month: The Escuela Americana, Academia Británica, Cuscatleca, Superate Raíces – San Salvador, Superate Hilasal – San Salvador, and Liceo Frances de San Salvador. The workshops are based on her experience writing the award winning fiction adventure books: The... Read More

Book Signing with J.L. Kimmel

Saturday, November 23, 2013 5 pm book signing, reading, and discussion at Enigma Bookstore in Astoria, New York.  Read More

J.L. Kimmel Interview with BITERadio July 8th @ 12PM

BITEradio.me is a Network of shows that focus on “Bringing Inspiration To Earth” – Our hosts focus on positive self-help and uplifting spiritual topics. On July 8th @ 12PM tune in here for J.L. Kimmel’s interview as a part of BITEradio’s Children’s Corner. The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle by J. L. Kimmel & David Ceccarelli Read More  Read More

TYRRC 2013 Book of the Year!

The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle has a book of the year award! The Creative Child Awards Program at Creative Child Magazine has awarded TYRRC the  2013 BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD in the Fiction Adventure Books category.    Visit The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle’s new website!  Read More

Sharing the Magic and Adventure

Spring Tree Press Blossoms with books like flowers…………..   Sharing the Magic and Adventure in May, J.L. Kimmel is delighted to say:  “Happy Enchanted books are on their way”!   Children’s hospital library recipients: City of Hope, Los Angeles CA New York Presbyterian Weill/Cornell Medical Center, New York City St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN  Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center,... Read More

VOYA Perfect Ten Title

A VOYA Perfect Ten title is considered to be a must-read and a must-buy by many young adult school and public librarians! With over 1,100 reviews of young adult books in VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) in print and online in 2012, our reviewers awarded only thirty-one titles (2%) the Perfect Ten: a 5Q for quality (hard to imagine it better written) and 5P for popularity (every young adult who reads was dying to read it yesterday). This story will... Read More

2013 Nautilus Book Award

The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle is now a recipient of the 2013 Nautilus Silver Award for Young Adult Fiction!  Nautilus Book Awards Silver and Gold Winners are carefully selected in a unique three-tier judging process by experienced teams of book reviewers, librarians, authors, editors, book store owners, and leaders in the publishing industry. ____________________________________________________________________________   The Nautilus... Read More

2013 Nautilus Silver Award!

The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle is now a recipient of the 2013 Nautilus Silver Award for Young Adult Fiction!  Nautilus Book Awards Silver and Gold Winners are carefully selected in a unique three-tier judging process by experienced teams of book reviewers, librarians, authors, editors, book store owners, and leaders in the publishing industry. ____________________________________________________________________________   The Nautilus... Read More

Bank Street Bookstore Event!

We are so thankful for everyone who came out this past weekend for the Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle event! We had a great time reading and drawing with all of the participants. Hope to see you at another event soon!   #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1... Read More

J.L. Kimmel Interview on This Week In America

Ric Bratton, host of This Week In America, interviews J.L. Kimmel about The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle and the awards it has received. Listen here!  Read More

The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle In Ireland!

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TYRRC Ireland Edition

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The ‘Rabbit’ Goes To Broadway

  WHAT A GREAT DAY! On Saturday November 10th at the ‘Bankstreet Bookstore’ in New York City, J. L. Kimmel and David Ceccarelli did a Book Signing for their newest creation  The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle.               Read More

‘Strategies For Living’ Podcast Interview

 David McMillan w/ author J. L. Kimmel Article Posted October 5, 2012            The Yawning Rabbit River Chronical      Who wants to go on an adventure?                 -Podcast Interview Link-  Read More

IRELAND BOOK LAUNCH – December 8 -16

“Sean the rabbit thief, our little hero, is coming home        to Glanteenassig and the Glen!”   J. L. Kimmel, David Ceccarelli and The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle will do a book launch beginning in County Kerry, Ireland. Details of events, readings, and  meetings to follow!          Read More

LIBRARY BOOK FAIR EVENT, BARNES & NOBLE – Nov. 3

J.L. Kimmel and ‘The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle’ will be attending and participating on a panel for Jefferson Madison Regional Library Friends of the Library Book Fair to Benefit the Crozet Library Building Held at Barnes & Noble Saturday November 3, 2012, 1:00-2:30 PM Barracks Road Shopping Center Charlottesville, VA  Read More

THE YAWNING RABBIT RIVER CHRONICLE (TYRRC) ! NEWS, REVIEWS, BOOK SIGNINGS & EVENTS WITH J.L. KIMMEL and DAVID CECCARELLI

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The Best Kind of Review

The Purple Chair Books blog reviewed The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle and The Magic Gown, check them out here.  Read More