Countdown to Publication

Hey, History Isn't Boring Anymore!  A Creative Approach to Teaching the Civil War  is scheduled to begin printing in early 2008.  Offering a variety of creative articles that abandon the traditional textbook style and bring the story to history, the book also includes lesson ideas and activities as a supplement.  Fully illustrated by the author's personal photographs of Civil War reenactments and artifacts, the book will excite middle level readers and teachers alike.  Published through White Mane Publishing.

 


Confederate Marksman

After Hey, History Isn't Boring Anymore! was accepted for publication by White Mane Publishing, photos needed to be added to the manuscript.  All of the photos used in the book are from the photo library of the author, and each one was taken in Pennsylvania at various reenactments and locations. 

Confederate artillary

The author is grateful to all the reenactment troops who invited her and her camera to their events.  The Thunder on the Mountain reeanctment at Twin Grove Park in Lebanon, PA provided many of the photos featured in the book.

cover art proof

The finalization of the cover art was an exciting step in the publication process.

Publisher's Weekly

16 July 2007 Publisher's Weekly listed the book as an upcoming publication.

 

 

 


Amazon.com listed the book as a pre-order in October 2007.


2007 reenactments

Throughout the publication process, the author continued to visit and photograph reenactments.

notable nod

Hey, History Isn't Boring Anymore! is mentioned in the guide So You'd Like to...Teach About the Civil War written by the Civil War Preservation Trust and posted on Amazon.com.  (November 2007)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/R2URCOPKIU6M0P


Mason Dixon Quilt Show

Kelly visited the Mason Dixon Quilt Show on April 19th and 20th 2008 in Hagerstown, MD.  She set up activities in the children's section of the show and talked to visitors about women's effects on the Civil War through their sewing. 

publication

Hey, History Isn't Boring Anymore! was printed during the final week of May 2008. It headed out for distribution on the second of June.