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Castro Theatre
Oct.31.2010
Red Room Original
By Lisa Brown My husband, our six-year-old son, and I were walking around the Castro District in San Francisco one early Sunday morning. Early morning because that's when the six year old wakes us up, and on our way to an all-nite diner, because that's the only thing open in the Castro that early in the morning. The Castro has the best movie theater in the city...
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Jun.18.2010
A Fanatic's Book Blog
For me, one of the best parts about hosting this blog is all the amazing people I have to opportunity to get to know. Especially when those people are amazing authors and illustrators! This week I was lucky enough to interview the fabulous (and extremely witty) Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown of Picture the Dead. These two talented ladies collaborated on this book. ...
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Lisa Brown & Adele Griffin
Jun.17.2010
I *heart* Monster: a bookish blog
Can you guys please join me in welcoming Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown, authors of civil war era YA amazingsauce, PICTURE THE DEAD to I Heart Monster today?  They wrote a great guest post for us about how they researched their book, since it's all kinds of historical, seriously.  So, please enjoy! (and feel free to applaud as you're sitting there reading this in...
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May.13.2010
Lisa and Laura Write
Today we’d like to welcome two-time National Book award finalist Adele Griffin and best selling author/illustrator Lisa Brown. Their illustrated novel PICTURE THE DEAD is available NOW. Go buy it. Seriously. Or just leave a comment on this post and make sure you’re a blog follower and we’ll enter you in a contest to win a copy!And now let’s hear from the amazing...
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Mar.25.2010
The Huffington Post
We have been collaborating for years on an illustrated paranormal novel for young adults. Set during the Civil War, Jenny (the protagonist) must unravel the secrets behind her fiancé's death--and discover how to put his spirit to rest. The story took shape through extensive historical research for both the plot and the illustrations. Each character, illustration...