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RAVEN'S GIFT

Share the Joy with Christmas Legends

December 22, 2024 Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

One of the joys of the Christmas season is sharing stories that have been passed down for generations. They change over time and become legends, often with heartwarming conclusions. There are stories about candy canes, Santa Claus, elves, and reindeer. As most authors do, I used mentor texts as I retold an old Christmas story. […]

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Five Reasons to Celebrate Christmas in July

July 20, 2024 Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

When bringing a Christmas book to market, there is usually a short seasonal window that your book will be featured in bookshops, libraries, schools, and churches. But shouldn’t a good book be read and enjoyed in all seasons? As the author of RAVEN’S GIFT: A Feathered Flight of Faith (illustrated by Desiree Cordon and published […]

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Grab Your Binoculars for the Great Backyard Bird Count

February 16, 2024 Claire Annette Noland 1 Comment

This is a great weekend. It is time to get out and join the Great Backyard Bird Count. The GBBC is an annual event begun in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. It is a four-day event held in February with the goal of creating an overview of the […]

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Raven’s Gift — Re-Release News!

September 14, 2023 Claire Annette Noland Leave a Comment

A Feathered Flight of Faith… Today, I am sharing exciting news – Raven’s Gift: A Feathered Flight of Faith is being re-released! What exactly does that mean? Based on an old legend, RAVEN’S GIFT tells the story of a bored young Raven who encounters the angels proclaiming the birth of Christ. He now has an […]

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