TYRRC Ireland Edition
VOYA Magazine Review
VOYA Magazine Review
December 2012 issue
by Cynthia Winfield
http://www.voya.com
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Kimmel, J. L., and David Ceccarelli. The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle.
This magnificent, three-part tale opens in a once-idyllic forest where the creatures fear for their survival amid a drought so long-standing that none recall ever seeing a river and the dangers of hungry hunters. So desperate are they that a lightning-fast jackrabbit thief undertakes a quest to find the mythological river goddess, Violet, and race her for the river. As he departs, the forest librarian owl reads Violet’s story aloud from a very special book. Part two occurs many years later on the estate of absurdly conspicuous consumers, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, the latter of whom hates rain and nature sounds. Their children are twins purchased at a bargain price—the loud, aggressive Ash, deemed “boyish” by parents who discount the sensitive, thoughtful Dusty. A mishap with the past makes Ash evil and infects the Miller house with “soul crawlers, parasites of hate that thrived where evil lurked.” Twenty years later, in the adjoining township, part three brings thirteen-year-old Nub Begley, a farmer boy, and female classmate Nil Turner. Their adventures complete the complex tapestry of this rich tale.
In this heartwarming tale, good triumphs over evil, danger threatens every good soul, and history is contained within the pages of an important book that appears throughout. This story will make life-long readers of youth not previously committed to reading. Middle schools and public libraries will want multiple copies. Doting adults will do well to gift copies to beloved youth. Adults who take the time to explore these pages will be reminded of the important titles of their youth, the ones that originally hooked them on reading.
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.
Fly to New York with ‘IL Tirreno’
il Tirreno / Prato
02 novembre 2012
(Il Tirreno is an Italian newspaper. Below is a translation of the article in English)
Prato, next week, will fly to New York with
the Yawning River Rabbit.
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At the Bank Street Book Store on Broadway and 112th Street, awaits an important event: the presentation of the children’s book, co-written and in English with Janine Layton Kimmel.
“The yawning rabbit river chronicle” or “The Chronicles of the river rabbit yawning” is the title of the book that David Prato Ceccarelli and Janine Layton Kimmel American who lives in Locust, New Jersey (USA) will present the November 10.
The book, which has already been published and is already in major American bookstores by the end of September, with ample evidence of critical and sales both in the U.S. and in Ireland, will be officially presented for the first time by its authors at Bank Street Book Store, Broadway and 112th Street, and in December we will be presenting in Ireland where the story is set.
A debut over the top to the multifaceted Ceccarelli, 40, met on facebook nick with lupus famelicus (for an old nickname), with a degree in sociology, he did talk about him in the last years for extreme feats performed around the ‘Europe grinding hundreds and hundreds of miles on foot or on scooters, alone or in pairs. But it is also an illustrator for a graphic design studio in New York (allanportera.com) is creating illustrations for skateboard companies abroad (Austria) as well as to volunteer in some associations, the network administrator and the dive guide . And sorry if I have defined versatile.
And ‘his second book because in Italy has already published another children’s opera: The irresistible anchovy.
With him in this adventure for four hands is JL Kimmel, 56, writer, illustrator, sculptor, teacher and therapist (which is why you have found good synergy in the work for four hands), which in turn have assets another book: The magic gown (The dress magic).
“I met her in London at the international exhibition of children’s books – says David Ceccarelli, referring to Kimmel – So already collaborated for a U.S. publisher for whom I made the illustrations. I began to send them to her and her publisher liked them. Then we began the collaborations. “A relationship that evolves slowly to become more solid in order to write the book for four hands.
“As Kimmel wanted to write the short story and I illustrated them for him – he says Ceccarelli – Then I began to write more short stories that she sent me to make drawings, drawing to my fictional characters developed especially in high school. The new plots are liked and so the short story became a story. I was his guest at Locust, she came to see me in Prato. Then the publisher has facilitated in finding a house / studio in Kerry Ireland where he set the book (although it is not formally expressed ) and, in the last three years, we have been three times to complete the fantastic story that will now have its official launch. “
But what is spoken of in the “Chronicles of the river rabbit yawning”?
“It’s a fantastic story divided into three parts – says Ceccarelli – It starts with the epic of a rabbit named Sean, with a trick, challenge a goddess to make a run, and so can divert a river, until it into the woods and she was dying for lack of water and beset by troubling creatures at the edge of the clearing. The second part is set in the seventies, with fantastic creatures, strange and full of magic. The third part where he addresses the issue of racism and prejudices dividing people between those who have an umbrella to fend off rain judged to bring a disease and those who do not have it and that should be used to get sick. The story of course prove that the rain is not to create problems but ‘Mangiacenere’, the one who stole the memories of others … And the division between people with and people without an umbrella, it becomes ridiculous. “
Magical and fascinating stories that drag the guys in fantasy worlds but for now you can read in English only and buying the book on U.S. markets and Irish, or on the internet. But who knows, that by 2013, “The Chronicles of the river rabbit yawning” can be translated into Italian.
The story is by Ceccarelli and Kimmel, illustrations contained therein are of the Prato only now beginning to be more popular abroad than in Italy wanting to confirm the motto nemo propheta home east.
‘The Jordan Rich Show’ Podcast Interview
October 17, 2012
WBZ 1030 News Radio
Boston, MA
‘The Yawing Rabbit River Chronicle’ by Janine Kimmel
WBZ’s News Radio Host
Jordan Rich
talks with Janine Kimmel about her book
‘The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle’
PODCAST INTERVIEW
‘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-
New Review! “A Contemporary Tale in the Tradition of Great Storytelling”
“Throughout time the art of storytelling as a means of describing the natural phenomena and the mysteries of the world can be found in fables, tales, related dreams, and stories passed on from generation to generation. From Aesop’s fables to legends uttered by firelight these stories help us to explain the inexplicable. And it is in this vein that THE YAWNING RABBIT RIVER CHRONICLE succeeds. Read More
The Rabbit and the River go to Italy!
Pictured: Class – V (5) A1, David Ceccarelli (dark t-shirt),
Andrea Gesmundo (striped shirt) and Teacher – Tina Massa.
On October 10, 2012, author/illustrator David Ceccarelli and his friend Andrea Gesmundo visited 5th Grade Class A1 at Elementary School C. Guasti in Prato, Italy to talk about the Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle book and tell the story of their other adventures crossing Iceland in August, on a kickskooter.
In the center of the photograph, Andrea is holding the Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle by JLKimmel and David Ceccarelli, which was read to the students from English to Italian by their teacher, Tina Massa, prior to David and Andrea’s visit.
TYRRC Author JL Kimmel honored with Citizen Service Award last night! October 11, 2012
“Last night I was honored by being awarded with the Citizen Service Award for giving life saving CPR in Dec. 2010 at a holiday book signing event to a woman. My assistant at the time was Emma Offen who was 10 years old then (now 12) and she called to me to tell me a woman had collapsed on the floor. Emma kept her calm and responded in an amazingly mature way. Last night Emma received the Citizen Service Award as well and I remain ‘moved’ by this extraordinary experience.” -JL Kimmel
THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW – OCTOBER 2012 CHILDREN’S BOOK WATCH
THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW – OCTOBER 2012 CHIDREN’S BOOK WATCH
Heroism isn’t unique to mankind alone. “The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle” tells of the heroes of the forest, both human and animal, who seek to defend their home there against the encroaching paranormal threat that looms over the forest. An overlying story is pieced together over the course of the book, making for an enrapturing and recommended read, not to be missed. “The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle” is aimed at young adults, but will prove enjoyable to readers of all ages.
BANK STREET BOOKS EVENT – NYC, NOVEMBER 10
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!
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
BOOK SIGNING WITH J.L. KIMMEL October 6, 2012 – 1:00 PM
“Truly great stories have a wonderful capacity to teach enormous truths as they enchant and entertain. I predict that both the young and the young at heart will make J.L. Kimmel’s The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle a new classic because it is filled to the brim with warmth, humor, richness, and mystery that is life itself. David Ceccarelli’s illustrations are icing on a delicious cake that is sure to be savored by young adults today and by their children and grandchildren for generations to come!”
David McMillian, LPC, LMFT, Host Strategies for Living Radio
ANGEL’S AUTUMN BOOK REVIEWS-Sept. 22
Angel’s review of THE MAGIC GOWN and THE YAWNING RABBIT RIVER CHRONICLE
GENRE GO ROUND REVIEWS – Sept.10
Read the Genre Go Round Review here.
MARKET WATCH-THE WALL STREET JOURNAL- Sept.19
Market Watch – The Wall Street Journal Press Release
THE YAWNING RABBIT RIVER CHRONICLE (TYRRC) ! NEWS, REVIEWS, BOOK SIGNINGS & EVENTS WITH J.L. KIMMEL and DAVID CECCARELLI
NBC/MSNBC NEWS SEPT. 10
MSNBC/NBC News
Read the NBC/MSNBC article here.
HOUSTON CHRONICLE
You can read the Houston Chronicle article here.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY August 27
Publishers Weekly August 27, 2012
THE PURPLE CHAIR BOOKS BLOG 5 Star review
COLLEEN HUNT For the little rabbit hero and the Yawning Rabbit River ! 5 stars !
http://www.purplechairbooks.blogspot.com/
AMAZON REVIEW Sept. 10
HARRIET KLAUSNER’S REVIEW and 5 more stars ……..
wonderful tweener good and evil saga, September 10, 2012
Book Signing RIVER ROAD BOOKS FAIR HAVEN NJ
BOOK SIGNING J.L. KIMMEL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1PM
RIVER ROAD BOOKS FAIR HAVEN NJ
http://www.riverroadbooks.net/index.html
Book Signing BANK STREET BOOKS NYC
BOOK SIGNING J.L. KIMMEL & DAVID CECCARELLI
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, @ 3PM
BANK STREET BOOKS, BROADWAY & W.112ST. NEW YORK CITY
http://bankstreetbooks.com/
Jim Agnew’s Literary World ‘Pick of the Day’
JIM AGNEW’S pick of the day September 11, 2012
The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle
THANK YOU to the 1st & 2nd graders of the Keansburg School!!
It was WONDERFUL and INSPIRING to talk about writing stories and about being a writer and an artist with you ALL! I was so HAPPY to share my art scrolls with you of the magical doorways, landscapes and characters paintings. Remember, the story you write can start with one image from your imagination !!!!
~J.L. Kimmel
The Best Kind of Review
The Purple Chair Books blog reviewed The Yawning Rabbit River Chronicle and The Magic Gown, check them out here.
Summer Visions #1
“…And you, the mystical weaver of words and showerer of light… together we live atop a glowing pink cloud…”
[photo and words by Poppie van Herwerden]
A BEAUTIFUL CREATIVE SUMMER SHARE
Look what fun, imagination and colorful magic is going on near the Pacific Ocean!
Visit: summerartcamp.info
