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Grannie Annie News — 2012 / Vol. 7Celebrate the Stories! Throughout the upcoming weeks, the submitted stories will be read and appreciated, then read and reread as the Selection Committee decides which stories will be published in Grannie Annie, Vol. 7. The titles of the stories chosen for publication, the names of their authors, and the names of illustrators whose work is chosen for publication will be announced on this website in mid-April. In the meantime, the celebration continues! What does your Grannie Annie celebration include? Visit "The Grannie Annie Extension Activities" for inspiration, or send us your ideas to be added to the page. Will you be reading your story to an audience? These Resources for Enrichment may be helpful as you prepare: "A Grannie Annie Read-Aloud Example" and "Reading Your Grannie Annie Story Aloud." 2/11/12
This year's stories have arrived!
The Stories are Here! Once again, Grannie Annie stories have arrived from young people across the United States — from California to North Carolina, and from Wisconsin to Texas. The stories are now being copied and distributed to the members of the selection committee, who will be busy over the next weeks first reading and appreciating each story, and then selecting stories to represent this year's celebration. Watch this page or our Facebook page for current news about this year's continuing celebration and the publication of Grannie Annie, Vol. 7. 2/8/12
There's Still Time. . . Are you putting the finishing touches on the family story you plan to submit for possible publication in Grannie Annie, Vol. 7? If you aren't, there's still time to conduct an interview, write and polish your story, and illustrate the story if you wish. The deadline for postmarking or e-mailing submissions to be considered for Volume 7 is February 1, 2012. Be sure to read the Guidelines and complete the Submission Forms. The Grannie Annie also offers Resources to help with interviewing, writing, revising, and more. 1/23/12
The Stories are Arriving! Grannie Annie Storykeepers from the states marked below have saved a story from their family history and shared it with The Grannie Annie. Thank you, students, for submitting your story, and congratulations on honoring your family through The Grannie Annie! Be sure to check back often; the information below will be updated as the stories arrive.
Submission Deadline: February 1 Have you started writing your Grannie Annie story? See the Resources page of this website for story ideas and for help with the writing process. For more inspiration, read some published Grannie Annie stories. The Grannie Annie annual submission deadline is February 1. Mailed submissions must be postmarked on or before this date. E-mailed submissions must be sent on or before this date. Illustrations must be mailed rather than e-mailed. See the Submit Stories page for links to the required Submission Forms, Guidelines, and other submission details.
Grannie Annie Holiday Stories: Entertainment, Inspiration, and More Reading published Grannie Annie stories is a good way to prepare for writing your own Grannie Annie story. Did you know that you can easily find and read all of the holiday stories published by The Grannie Annie? One of the Resources offered on this website is a comprehensive index of all the stories The Grannie Annie has published. And the Stories section of the website includes the stories themselves. Some stories are also highlighted on our Facebook page. Of course, you can use the index to find stories on any topic of interest. This is a convenient way for educators to enrich their curriculum with personal family stories.
Listen Now to the Radio Program Click here to listen to the November 23rd family stories radio conversation described below.
Join The Grannie Annie on the Radio Celebrate family stories with The Grannie Annie Wednesday, November 23, on St. Louis on the Air on KWMU (90.7 FM), St. Louis's National Public Radio affiliate. The program will air live at 11:00 a.m. CST, and will be rebroadcast at 10:00 p.m. You can also listen online. We invite you to phone or e-mail the station during the show to share a family story or let listeners know how The Grannie Annie has enriched your family. Contact information will be provided during the show.
Welcome to the 7th Year of The Grannie Annie Family Story Celebration! The family stories discovered and shared this year are sure to be remarkable! We hope you will join in the adventure. Here are some links to help you get started:
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