Is Your Kid a Macaroni Kid? Author, Kristy Taylor, Teams Up with West Palm Beach Macaroni Kids for a Free Book Giveaway!

Is Your Kid a Macaroni Kid?  Author, Kristy Taylor, Teams Up with West Palm Beach Macaroni Kids for a Free Book Giveaway!

Beginning March 30^th through April 5^th, West Palm Beach Macaroni Moms will have an opportunity to win a free copy of, Mrs. Garcia’s Class Visit’s the Hospital!  In order to win, you must be a subscriber to the West Palm Beach Macaroni Kid Weekly E-Newsletter.

About Macaroni Kid:

Macaroni Kid and its family of Publisher Moms are dedicated to delivering the scoop on all the family-friendly events and activities happening in their communities each week. Check out Macaroni Kid’s list of communities and sign up to receive your free weekly newsletter.

It all started with two old friends sharing a good meal and a great bottle of wine. From that conversation, Macaroni Kid was born and Joyce and Nicki started publishing a weekly newsletter giving moms and dads the scoop on all the weekly events in their community. From there it’s grown to dozens of other communities across the Country.

About Macaroni Kid- West Palm Beach Edition

Each jammed packed edition of the West Palm Beach Macaroni Kid e-newsletter is chocked full of great events, recipes, ideas and more! The WPB Macaroni Kid e-newsletter is perfect for getting your kids busy and bringing the family together.

Natalie Menn is the publisher & editor for the West Palm Beach edition of the Macaroni Kid weekly e-newsletter. Mrs. Menn is the mother of one adorable little boy; she started the WPB Macaroni Kid edition of the e-newsletter because she believes that the children are our future, and we need to give them a strong foundation through unconditional love, surrounding them with family and friends, and by encouraging them to participate in plenty of good ole’ fashion PLAY!  For more information about West Palm Beach Macaroni Kid e-newsletter, log-on to www.westpalmbeach.macaronikid.com.

Only One Week Until the Official Launch Party!

There is only one week left until we get this party started!  I am so excited to have all of your support.  Have you RSVP'd via Facebook yet?  Don't forget!  I look forward to seeing you there!

http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=156523241070483

If you don't get a chance to RSVP, still feel free to stop by and share in the festivities!

Pre-Order Your Copy of "Mrs. Garcia's Class Visits the Hospital" Today!

We are only two weeks away to the official launch party for the release of Mrs. Garcia's Class Visits the Hospital by author, Kristy K. Taylor.  Just in time for the festivities you can pre-order your autographed copy of the book starting today!  The book retails for $15.99 plus shipping and handling for a total price of $19.99.  Each 8 1/2 by 11 in. book is 42 pages long and includes a glossary, a free downloadable activity guide, a teacher's guide, and a host of free career exploration resources via the Kid Medic website.  To view sample activities, log on to http://www.kidmedic.com/ and click the sample resources tab.  You can also read excerts from the book by clicking below: 

About:  Mrs. Garcia's Class Visits the Hospital is the first book written by author and former elementary teacher, Kristy Taylor.  The book is an exciting career day adventure with a diverse group of characters where the students in Mrs. Garcia's class visit the local hospitalfor their class field trip.  While touring the hospital with Mrs. Garcia and Dr. Johnson as their guides, the students learn about over twenty different healthcare careers, and they have lots of fun along the way!

Kristy Taylor to Present at the 2011 National Black Book Festival

Join author, Kristy Taylor, at the 2011 National Black Book Festival in Houston, TX.  The book festival will be held at the Doubletree Hotel in downtown Houston, June 10-12, 2011. 

Kristy will be will be presenting the following seminar on June 11, 2011 at 3 P.M.

Career Coaching Your Child to Success

Learn strategies for career coaching your child to success through reading intervention and early childhood career exploration.  Author, Kristy Taylor, shares her experiences as a former elementary school teacher and her inspiration for writing to encourage parents and teachers to help inspire a new generation of leaders.

Bio:  Kristy K. Taylor is a full time Health Science Professor , author, and founder of Kid Medic, L.L.C.  She has over five years of teaching experience in the field of health science education, and she spent two years as an elementary school teacher in Brackettville, TX.  Kristy believes that children can reach their potential only when they are properly taught, nurtured, and engaged in a manner that inspires them to expand their horizons through reading, thinking, exploring, and discovering the world around them.

For more information about the National Black Book Festival, please log on to: 

http://www.nationalblackbookfestival.com/seminar5.htm

 

Don't Like Us, Love Us: Kid Medic Now On Facebook!

Kid Medic is now on Facebook!  You don't have to like us, but you must absolutely love us!  I am so excited about our expanding social network.  You can also find us on twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/kristyktaylor.  You can follow us on Facebook by clicking the "like" button to the right of the page.  Don't forget to tell your friends, and to tell your friends to tell their friends, and to tell your friends to tell their friends to tell their friends too!  Of course, we will have all sorts of fantastic contests during our official launch party in April using Twitter and Facebook, so don't forget to log on!

Join author, Kristy Taylor, for "Book Drive by the Pool Side!"

 Join author, Kristy Taylor, for "Book Drive by the Pool Side!"  Stop by the patio area of the Solara at the Wellington apartment complex from 5:00-6:30 P.M. on April 8th to drop off new children's books or monetary donations to purchase children's books.  All books will be donated to the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County to benefit local area residents.  All participants will have their name entered to win a Kid Medic prize pack!  You will also be able to pick up pre-ordered, autographed copies of, "Mrs. Garcia's Class Visits the Hospital."  While no books will be for sale at this event, you may purchase your discounted copy for pick-up or delivery via paypal.  

Also, don't forget to join in the fun as we celebrate Kristy's book release as well as the official launch of Kid Medic!  You can join in the festivities by logging on to www.kidmedic.blogspot.com, April 4-10, 2011. 

Join Kristy Taylor Live on the Radio on April 4, 2011

Join me live on the radio as we kick off my book launch party with a bang!  Tune in to the Black Authors Network Show, hosted by Mrs. Ella Curry. She will be asking me questions about my new book, “Mrs. Garcia’s Class Visits the Hospital,” my interest in childhood literacy and career exploration, and about future plans for Kid Medic.  Mrs. Curry is the founder of EDC Creations Media Group and Black Pearls Magazine. 

The interview will air live at 8 P.M. EST on April 4^th, 2011.  You can listen to the interview via the BAN radio link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/black-author-network

You may also call in to show your support and ask questions by dialing:  (646)-200-0402. 

Registered Blog Talk Radio chatters will also have the opportunity to win a free copy of my book!

Kristy Taylor Attends the Love of Literacy Luncheon on Behalf of Kid Medic

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to represent, Kid Medic, at the the Love of Literacy Luncheon sponsored by the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County.  The luncheon has been held annually for the past several years, and it is a great way to help raise money for such an awesome cause! 

Luncheon attendees had the opportunity to hear directly from the coalition's founder and members of the board of directors regarding the future of the organization. 

Currently money is being raised to help build a permanent infrastructure within Palm Beach County to run programs sponsored by the organization and to help train more volunteers.  

Attendees also had the pleasure of listening to guest speaker, Curtis Aikens, one of the original stars of the Food Network, who shared his inspiring story.  Although well known for his cooking abilities and as a Food Network star, Mr. Aikens did not learn to read until the age of 26.  Currently, 52 years old, Mr. Aikens recently graduated with his bachelor's degree and is currently pursing his master's.  He stated that once finished, he would like to obtain a doctorate degree in education and spend the remainder of his life speaking to children around the country about literacy.

While in attendance, I also had the opportunity to meet with board member, Mrs. Lourdes Ramos, and other fellow coalition supporters Mr. Josh Johnston, Mrs. Deborah Howell, and Mrs. Woody Gardner.  Mrs. Ramos and I had a great discussion regarding volunteer opportunities for my students at Palm Beach State College in Belle Glade, FL as well as future plans for Kid Medic's approach to tackling literacy issues (More to come!).  For more information about the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, log on to:  http://www.literacypbc.org/.

 Pictures Featured Below:

                                     (In this photo:  Kristy Taylor)

                                                     

                        (Photo of:  Mrs. Lourdes Ramos, Member of the Board of Directors for the  Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County)
                               

(Photo of:  Mr. Josh Johnston)

                       (Photo of:  Mrs. Deborah Howell and Mrs. Woody Gardner)

                               

The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County was started in 1989 and provides services to over 110 sites throughout the Palm Beach County area.   The coalition has 11 direct service programs that serves individuals from infancy through adulthood.  The coalition's programs are primarily staffed with volunteers from around the community and students participating in the Americorps program.  Volunteers participate in a variety of activities from serving on the board of directors, working directly with students in the classroom, tutoring adult learners and children, and completing clerical tasks.  For more information about the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County, log on to:  http://www.literacypbc.org/.

Kid Medic Goes Viral, Now on Youtube!

You can now view Kid Medic videos on YouTube, there will be lots more to come!

Youtube Link:  http://www.youtube.com/user/KidMedicBlog

Let's Kick this Party Off With a Bang! Online Book Launch Party Starts Monday, April 4-April 10, 2011

Wow, can you believe that the official release date is almost here for my first children's book: Mrs. Garcia's Class Visits the Hospital and official launch of my company, Kid Medic!  I am soooooooo excited!  I look forward to celebrating this day with all of my family and friends.  Thank you so much for stopping by.  

Since everyone is spread out all across the country, I thought what better way to do this than having an online launch party!

The official party kicks off on Monday, April 4, 2011 and we'll keep the neighbors awake all week long until the party winds up Sunday, April 10. Tell your family. Tell your friends because this will be the place to be.

Nothing you can imagine doing all week could possibly be more interesting and fun than attending this party to celebrate the release of Mrs. Garcia's Class Visits the Hospital, and launching of Kid Medic, L.L.C.!  There'll be talking, and reading, and drawing, and . . . more talking. And exciting prizes.

Ask me questions about my new book and company, how to get a children's book published, what it's like to go through the self publishing process, to start your own business and more! And did I mention, you'll also get the chance to win a few prizes?

Well, the adventure is just about to begin when the party kicks off on Monday, April 4! So mark your calendars, scour your closet for your best pair of pajamas (yes, you can wear pj's to this party!), and get ready to party it up!   Until then, feel free to visit the Kid Medic website at http://www.kidmedic.com/ for more information about the company and the book.