tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10477599024013977362023-11-15T23:19:17.275-08:00Invisible IsabelleWendy Sefcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826336667777909910noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047759902401397736.post-79842095289791802312012-03-11T07:09:00.002-07:002012-03-11T07:10:29.290-07:00Local Author Visits Hickory Ridge During “Read” WeekBy Hannah Wasylko, BEAT Reporter<br /> <br />Hickory Ridge Elementary School had a special opportunity to have a local author come to their school recently. Her name is Wendy Sefcik, who lives in Brunswick.<br /> <br />Sefcik wrote a great story called “Invisible Isabelle.” In the story, Isabelle tries to change her image and she ends up becoming invisible. The story has a personal connection with the author.<br /> <br />"When I was a child, I was very shy and kids made fun of me,” Wendy explained. “I remember wanting to "blend in" with the other kids so as to avoid anyone picking on me”.<br /> <br />“I wrote "Invisible Isabelle" to teach kids the importance of individuality and acceptance,” said Sefcik. “Further, to teach children that it is important to be yourself and that our differences and things that make us unique should be celebrated.”<br /> <br />In addition to writing, Sefcik illustrates her own books. “As a child I was always interested in art. My Mom inspired creativity and a fun imagination. By the time I was in high school I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in art,” said Sefcik. Today, she is a freelance illustrator/designer for clients around the country.<br /> <br />The students at Hickory Ridge thought Sefcik’s visit during the first week of March was perfect, because it was “Right to Read Week” at the school. “My experience at Hickory Ridge was wonderful,” Sefcik explained. “I was impressed by the students' behavior. All of them were great listeners! They asked a wide variety of questions from things like “why did you write e the book?" to questions relating to the publishing industry and how my book was printed. It seems that they already have a great understanding of being an author,” she added.<br /> <br />Hickory Ridge students enjoyed “Invisible Isabelle” because the story had a simple problem and a solution. Also, the bright spontaneous colors made the story even more fun!<br /> <br />"Invisible Isabelle" can be purchased by going to www.InvisibleIsabelle.com and clicking on the "Buy the Book!" button on left hand side of website. This will direct you to lulu.com, where Wendy’s book is available.<br /> <br />Remember: If you ever have a dream or something worth writing a story about, go ahead and try it. Like Wendy Sefcik, you may have a number one story “write” under your nose!Wendy Sefcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826336667777909910noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047759902401397736.post-61400215844845421682011-10-23T08:29:00.001-07:002011-10-23T08:29:26.754-07:00"invisible Isabelle" Children's Book Giveaway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlc_HNHZMZHfRbitN5pfLyxxGRab_KCEmupSI0U7CbQ-EsYBtCwYR2b2_5Cuh0nTCrRq4L9c5AGWhi37HYqxEnoUGAAY_Mean0I21OynISiHd57WyWPdsq1z5Yor8-8OY8enLlDc-Gmqm/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-23+at+11.24.03+AM.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 357px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxlc_HNHZMZHfRbitN5pfLyxxGRab_KCEmupSI0U7CbQ-EsYBtCwYR2b2_5Cuh0nTCrRq4L9c5AGWhi37HYqxEnoUGAAY_Mean0I21OynISiHd57WyWPdsq1z5Yor8-8OY8enLlDc-Gmqm/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-23+at+11.24.03+AM.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666708908971236530" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Head over to "Simply Stacey" to enter the "Invisible Isabelle" children's book giveaway! Written and illustrated by me (Wendy Sefcik). <a href="http://www.simplystacie.net/2011/10/book-review-giveaway-invisible-isabelle-us/#comments">Click here to enter</a> the giveaway for your chance to win a free signed copy. </div>Wendy Sefcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826336667777909910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047759902401397736.post-7074456214552509782011-08-09T04:33:00.000-07:002011-08-09T04:42:02.526-07:00Book Sale & Signing at "Affair On the Square"<a href="http://www.christmasinthecolonies.com/affair.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 324px; height: 500px;" src="http://www.christmasinthecolonies.com/affair.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>
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<br /></div><div>For more information and a complete list of all of the vendors/crafters that will be at the fair <a href="http://www.christmasinthecolonies.com/affair.htm">visit their website.</a></div>Wendy Sefcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826336667777909910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047759902401397736.post-50636728303851874162011-06-30T06:14:00.000-07:002011-06-30T06:15:31.383-07:00Visiting The Bookshelf Stores in July<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(102, 0, 204); line-height: 19px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); ">I'll be at The Bookshelf stores in Brunswick and Medina, Ohio this July! Kids will have the opportunity to listen to a reading, by a copy of the book and do a craft. :) </span></span></b></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(102, 0, 204); line-height: 19px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); "><br /></span></span></b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(102, 0, 204); line-height: 19px; "><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); ">- Brunswick Bookshelf July 18, 2011 @ 2pm<br />- Medina Bookshelf July 20, 2011 @ 2pm</span></span></b></span></div>Wendy Sefcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826336667777909910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047759902401397736.post-56827719617851743932011-06-09T11:20:00.001-07:002011-06-09T11:20:57.834-07:00"Invisible Isabelle" Featured on "Little Parachutes"<img src="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/brokenboxdesigns/BBD%20BLOG/Screenshot2011-06-09at20149PM.png"><br />I'm very happy to announce that my children's book, <a href="http://invisibleisabelle.blogspot.com/">"Invisible Isabelle," </a>is now featured on <a href="http://www.littleparachutes.com/book.php?id=425">"Little Parachutes,"</a> a website showcasing children's books that help children with life's challenges. <br /><img src="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/brokenboxdesigns/BBD%20BLOG/littleparachutes.jpg"><br />The adorable and easy-to-use site covers helpful and supportive topics for kids such as: healthy eating, illness, visiting the doctor, anxiety, bedwetting, adoption, divorce and much much more... forming a very unique library of books created to help children. <br /><br />To read the full review on <a href="http://invisibleisabelle.blogspot.com/">"Invisible Isabelle,"</a> <a href="http://www.littleparachutes.com/book.php?id=425">please click here!</a> We are listed under the "Bullies" section. Click here to learn more about <a href="http://invisibleisabelle.blogspot.com/">"Invisible Isabelle!"</a> <br /><br />Copyright © 2011 Broken Box Designs, LLC. All rights reserved.Wendy Sefcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826336667777909910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047759902401397736.post-80440469885510745102011-03-06T14:12:00.000-08:002011-03-06T14:14:31.351-08:00Isabelle's Story on YouTube<object height="418" width="525"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q7uP-QnIWjk?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"><br /></param><br /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><br /></param><br /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /></param><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q7uP-QnIWjk?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="525" height="418"></embed></object>Wendy Sefcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826336667777909910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047759902401397736.post-34119822506376206522011-01-18T09:19:00.000-08:002011-01-18T09:34:34.967-08:00Invisible Isabelle - Now on Barnes & Noble!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Invisible-Isabelle/Wendy-Sefcik/e/9780615414980/?itm=1" target="mynewwindow"><img src="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/brokenboxdesigns/Invisible%20Isabelle/cover2_web.jpg" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Invisible-Isabelle/Wendy-Sefcik/e/9780615414980/?itm=1&USRI=invisible+isabelle">Click here to purchase on Barnes & Noble</a>. :)Wendy Sefcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826336667777909910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1047759902401397736.post-32755268456476846492010-11-02T04:58:00.001-07:002010-11-02T04:59:54.738-07:00Introducing... "Invisible Isabelle"<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/brokenboxdesigns/BBD%20BLOG/ii_frontcover_web.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Introducing <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">"Invisible Isabelle,"</span> a children's book written and illustrated by me (Wendy Sefcik). I have been working on this book since 2009, and I am SO excited to finally be able to share it with the world! With bullying in the forefront of the media these days, I hope that the powerful message in Isabelle's story will spread.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/brokenboxdesigns/BBD%20BLOG/ii_firstspread_zoom_web.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">"Invisible Isabelle" is a clever children's book that teaches the ever-valuable lesson of self-expression and individuality. The story's imaginative concept is creatively written in rhyme, and flows beautifully with vibrant, colored pencil illustrations.</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FF6600;">Isabelle, the main character, is a young, aspiring fashion designer who creates a funky new outfit for the first day of school. At school, the kids make fun of her for her wacky outfit. Isabelle is hurt by their name calling. To avoid further embarrassment, she starts changing her outfit in order to "blend in" and look "normal."</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/brokenboxdesigns/BBD%20BLOG/ii_firstspread_web.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">After one too many changes, Isabelle's self-expression is lost and, "POOF!" she becomes INVISIBLE!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/brokenboxdesigns/BBD%20BLOG/ii_interiorspread_web.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">Miss Frizzle, a quirky art teacher, helps Isabelle regain her unique style (thus, her visibility) - learning a </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">"valuable lesson of self-expression!"</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/brokenboxdesigns/BBD%20BLOG/ii_lastpage_web.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A quote from a good friend... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC33CC;">"Unfortunately we live in a world where children are often cruelly forced to conform to social norms in order to "fit in," making them unhappy and depriving the world of their uniqueness. Invisible Isabelle shares with children an enlightening message of self-esteem that will empower belief in oneself, and that individuality is who we are and important to the entire world."</span></i> </div><div style="text-align: center;">– <b>Laurie Monopoli,</b> Child Development Specialist & Founder of "The Learning Station"</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m17/brokenboxdesigns/BBD%20BLOG/Screenshot2010-10-28at74924AM.png" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Invisible Isabelle" is an 8.5" x 11" book with 28 brightly illustrated pages. Currently, it is only available in paperback & digital download, but a hardcover edition will be available soon too!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/invisible-isabelle/13235206">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE!</a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><a href="http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/invisible-isabelle/13235206"></a></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#3366FF;">Only $14.44</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;"> (15% off regular price!)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Wendy Sefcikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01826336667777909910noreply@blogger.com0