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 their interest as they traveled along in their own imagination with the characters themselves.The novel was a welcoming escape during the onset and uncertainties of the closing of school and home quarantine. Students were guided through the novel by their teacher Mrs. Maryjane Gallo, with related comprehension and discussion questions.
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Loretta Brown Show
Oct. 10, 2019
Loretta Brown Show
1150 AM Radio KKNW Seattle Washington
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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 mystical and haunting characters that fuel the novel. The twists and turns of the novel captivated their interest as they traveled along in their own imagination with the characters themselves.The novel was a welcoming escape during the onset and uncertainties of the closing of school and home quarantine. Students were guided through the novel by their teacher Mrs. Maryjane Gallo, with related comprehension and discussion questions.
PODCAST
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 a poet, an artist, a writer, a therapist, mother of two sons, and a teacher of creativity. I am such an advocate of the importance of encouraging our children to have a relationship with nature because I attribute much of my strength and creativity to that connection.
The best way to share this love with our children, beginning at the earliest of ages, is by modeling it OURSELVES. By connecting with the simplicity and authenticity of our natural surroundings, we instinctively slow to a more natural and saner rhythm or pace and begin to see the emergence of our own authentic, creative, and true nature – to be more open.
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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.
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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
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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 was having a children’s book signing event for my book, The Magic Gown. Children could color their own world behind the magic doorway in the tree while they waited to see Santa Claus.
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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 instructor at the beginning of class.
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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 100 students, plus teachers, from 2nd grade to sixth at two schools walked through THE MAGIC DOOR OF YOUR IMAGINATION.
Janine Kimmel’s presentation was filled with positive energy and love. It was so moving to watch the children say their names and walk through the door – and I really felt that magic when I did it myself! ”
-Lorri Ann Wahlgren
Wanamassa School Library, NJ
A mighty oak is nothing but a little nut that held its ground!
Unknown author, adapted from an English proverb
I could not say it any better than the students who you positively affected.
I received a tingly feeling when entering the Magic Door. The floor made me feel magical and I now believe I can make my dreams come true. I created my own world with my own thoughts and emotions. It was fun and fantastical!
Mrs. Kimmel was nice and fun and encouraged me to put my thoughts and emotions into my writing. I had never looked at fantasy as a way of writing, but now I want to learn about fantasy and plan to write about a made-up world.
(These are all statements from the students– very profound!)
Thank you for making a difference.
You are truly magical and transformed many lives!
-Bob
Robert Klinger III
Ocean Twn. Middle School, NJ, Language Teacher, 6th Grade
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 d’oeuvres and a glass of wine, purchase an original painting or visit the Treasure Trove for a variety of art pieces at reduced prices.
WATERSPIRIT at the Stella Maris Retreat Center is located at 981 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740.
For more information, email waterspirit@stellamaris.comcastbiz.net
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 create an illustrated story and develop characters based on those illustrations. The workshop begins with students bringing the beautiful artwork of Kimmel’s award-winning book, The Magic Gown, to life through improvisation and other theatre exercises. Students will then create illustrations for their own original story, and develop the story’s characters by creating short scenes and skits using physical movement, gesture, sound and speech, and facial expressions.
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
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
Pajama Program
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.
July 31 2-4 PM
Barnes & Noble Holmdel NJ – Middletown Library Summer Reading Event
The Art of Storytelling & Illustration workshop AND Book Signing
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.
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 magical doorway story! Thank you for the beautiful flowers with the star-gazer Lilies in it.
J.L. Kimmel
“Janine,
Thank you! All the Language Arts teachers loved your presentation. One told me today that you gave her a new mantra is “what is behind your door?” What is behind your door is the destiny you create. They want to order books for next year and do a bulletin board in the hallway. You really made an impression as a lot of the kids are excited to read your book. I am sure they would like for you to come to the book fair and sign the books they sell there. “
Diane McGregor
Teacher Middle School Language Arts Resource Room
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 at the Poetry slam and having lunch with such creative students who some of them had read The Yawning rabbit River Chronicle and shared their stories and art with me as well. We discussed my creative process and their own. AMAZING and a gift for me. J.L. Kimmel
thank you teacher, Jessica Mankowski
7th Grade Language Arts
Believe, Understand, and Realize Goals
“Every child needs at least one adult who is crazy about him.” – Reclaiming Youth At Risk
“When we write, we uncover what we didn’t know we knew.” – Donald Graves
St. Leo’s Book Fair
Connections for Women
On June 9, There will be a Connections for Women creative workshop to: Manage Stress, Heal and Grow in Bangor, PA
Tonight we may step into a story and learn something new about creativity, art, and healing.
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 with Jeremy McDonald on Blog Talk Radio. Listen here!
March 20, 2014 – 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Barnes & Noble Holmdel NJ, Book Fair – The Art of Storytelling & Illustration
For more information visit this link.
April 2, 2014 - Author Day @ Ocean Township Middle School, Ocean NJ
The Art of Storytelling & Illustration Workshop for 6th grade
For more information visit this link.
