Iggy the Iguana
Iggy the Iguana is the first book in the Iggy Chapter Book Series for ages 7 to 11. The story focuses on the major themes of acceptance, friendship, and diversity while Iggy starts a brand new school. The transition from a private "all-lizard" school to a public "all-animal" school is eye opening, as Iggy soon accepts that just because other animals are different doesn't mean they can't be your friends. By the end of Iggy's 4th grade year, he realizes that changing schools was the best move he could have ever made!
Summer League (Sequel) Summer League is the second book in the Iggy the Iguana Chapter Book Series for ages 7 to 11. After an exciting school year, Iggy and his friends kick off their summer vacation with some fun in the sun and ... baseball! While playing on his All-Star little league team, Iggy faces a very difficult situation that could change his future in sports forever. Iggy learns many valuable lessons during the summer, most importantly, it is not wise to keep secrets from adults and we can't judge others on the outside.
About Melissa M WilliamsMelissa M. Williams is an advocate for literacy and creativity in children. Her children’s chapter books were inspired by real life experiences with childhood pets she owned while growing up in Houston, Texas. While finishing her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling, Melissa started substitute teaching for elementary schools in order to understand the daily life of her young audience. The students helped her create relatable and realistic stories while including lessons, values and acceptance within the story-line. In addition to writing, Melissa spends most of the school year speaking to students about her own journey as an author and the process of creative writing, while encouraging each student to think outside the box, follow their inner passion, and write their own stories.
Iggy the Iguana includes an entire line of products. These are some of the Iggy the Iguana products that are available.
For full details on all Iggy the Iguana products - http://iggytheiguana.com/iggy_store.htm
To learn more about Iggy and Melissa Williams – visit www.iggytheiguana.com. Win the Iggy the Iguana Give Away! Including the Newly Released Items in Iggy Collection, Snap Shell the Turtle (Plush Doll), Iggy Collector's Baseball Cards, and The Read3Zero T-Shirt ... supporting the fight against illiteracy 30 minutes at a time. Be our most active visitor during the tour for a chance to win this Iggy Collection -- the tour schedule is posted at http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2010/01/iggy-iguana-and-melissa-m-williams-tour.html to make it easy for you to visit and comment.
Iggy the Iguana Schedule
Monday February 1 – Nikki Leigh shares the first chapter of Iggy the Iguana - http://startatbeginning.blogspot.com/2010/02/iggy-iguana-by-melissa-m-williams.html
Tuesday February 2 – Christine Verstraete shares her interview with Iggy that Iguana http://candidcanine.blogspot.com/2010/02/welcome-to-melissa-m-williams-author-of.html
Wednesday February 3 – Nikki Leigh shares the cover for Iggy the Iguana by Melissa M Williams http://judgebookbycover.blogspot.com/2010/02/iggy-iguana-by-melissa-m-williams.html
Thursday February 4 – Author, Yvonne Walus, Shares Her Interview with Melissa M Williams, author of Iggy the Iguana - http://yewalus.blogspot.com/2010/02/iggy-iguana.html
Friday February 5 – Chelle Cordero shares the Key to Acceptance from Melissa M Williams, author of Iggy the Iguana - http://cce613.xanga.com/721337588/iggy-the-iguana-and-melissa-m-williams-tour/
Sunday February 7 – Joyce Anthony introduces Melissa Williams and Iggy the Iguana - http://joyce-anthony.blogspot.com/2010/02/iggy-iguana-on-tour.html
Monday February 8 – Joyce Anthony shares 2 interviews with Melissa Williams - http://joyce-anthony.blogspot.com/2010/02/two-interviews-with-author-melissa-m.html
Tuesday February 9 – Joyce Anthony shares her review for Iggy the Iguana - http://joyce-anthony.blogspot.com/2010/02/real-iggy-iguana.html
Wednesday February 10 – Nikki Leigh shares a promotional interview with Melissa M Williams, author of Iggy the Iguana - http://promo101interviews.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/promotional-interview-with-melissa-m-williams
Thurs February 11 – Cheryl Malandrinos shares her review for Iggy the Iguana - http://childrensandteensbookconnection.wordpress.com/2010/02/11/iggy-the-iguana-by-melissa-williams/
Friday February 12 – Cheryl Maladrinos shares her interview with Iggy - http://childrensandteensbookconnection.wordpress.com/2010/02/12/iggy-the-iguana-pays-tctbc-a-visit/
Monday February 15 – Cheryl Malandrinos shares her review for Summer League by Melissa M Williams, the second Iggy the Iguana book - http://childrensandteensbookconnection.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/summer-league-by-melissa-williams/
Tuesday February 16 – Read a guest post about diversity, by Melissa M Williams, author of Iggy the Iguana - http://principledprofit.com/good-business-blog/writing-for-young-children-about-complex-social-issues-a-diversity-author-shares-her-perspective/2010/02/16
Wednesday February 17 – A character from Mary Cunningham’s book interviews Iggy and they have a chance to talk about baseball and many other things at http://cynthiasattic.blogspot.com/2010/02/iggy-iguana-summer-league.html
Thursday February 18 – Dana Smith shares her interview with Melissa M Williams to discuss how she promotes all the Iggy products - http://bookmarketingmaven.typepad.com/book_marketing_maven/2010/02/interview-with-author-melissa-williams.html
Friday February 19 – Stephanie Ward shares her review for Iggy the Iguana - http://starkravingbibliophile.blogspot.com/2010/02/iggy-iguana-and-summer-league-by.html
Monday February 22 – Carolyn Howard Johnson shares a review and book details for Iggy the Iguana on her New Book Review blog - http://thenewbookreview.blogspot.com/2010/02/iggy-iguana-is-back.html
Tuesday February 23 – Alexa Chaplin shares her thoughts and the thoughts of her 7 year old son about Iggy the Iguana and Summer League. Come read the debut of 7 year old reviewer “KarateKid” http://piseco.homeschooljournal.net/2010/02/23/book-tour-iggy-the-iguana/
Thursday February 25 – Barb Techel and Frankie share an interview with Melissa M Williams and Iggy the Iguana - http://frankiethewalknrolldog.blogspot.com/2010/02/iggy-iguna-helps-kids-be-best-they-can.html
Friday February 26 – Mary Alice Long shares her interview with Melissa M Williams and Iggy the Iguana - http://playequalspeace.blogspot.com/2010/02/iggy-iguana-playpeace-interviews-iggy.html
At first glance, I am not what you might consider part of the target audience for this book. I rarely read poetry, though I appreciate its beauty. I guess I am more of a linear thinker, and am drawn to prose. I seldom seek out books on alternative spiritual paths. However, I became thoroughly absorbed in this book.For more information about this blog tour, please see: http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2009/10/future-that-brought-her-here-by-deborah.html
We are living at the end of a 26,000 year cycle, a destined time mark, when our civilization is radically undergoing change. The large institutions, the banks, the government, the corporate structures will hold on to their status quo as long as they can. They may even begin to react defensively, as we are already seeing with the credit card companies. We have also seen the heavy hand of the government attempting to shore up these structures to avoid all out panic in the streets, but we see the unfairness in what is happening with the bailed out companies. Yet, we needn’t worry, despite all the efforts to maintain business as usual, these structures are going to be overhauled and revamped.For more information about this blog tour, please see: http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2009/10/future-that-brought-her-here-by-deborah.html
Dale Robyn Siegel is an insider – she is in the mortgage business and she has been for years. She understands what is needed to secure a loan, she knows the things you need to know long before you walk in to fill out that application and she know the dos and don’ts of getting the best mortgage for YOU. And, she knows what will keep you from getting the home of your dreams. These are all reasons why you need to read The New Rules for Mortgages.You can read more about this virtual book tour here -- http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-rules-for-mortgages-by-dale-robyn.html
While reading The Future That Brought Her Here, I found my own soul become fully involved and voice its agreement and understanding. Deborah's journey was one we will all recognize deeply. You will have a nagging sense of deja vu, not because you have read the words before, but because she speaks to your soul--from her own.For more information about this blog tour, please see: http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2009/10/future-that-brought-her-here-by-deborah.html
Part of being debt free is owing zero on your home. A lot of people never think they will be able to and should pay off their mortgage early, but they can.You can read more about this virtual book tour here -- http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-rules-for-mortgages-by-dale-robyn.html
You can read more about this virtual book tour here -- http://virtualblogtour.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-rules-for-mortgages-by-dale-robyn.html
Siegel writes in an accessible style, and clearly states the needed elements when it comes to getting the right mortgage for you, at a good interest rate. Her book follows a logical progression, starting with credit scores and their importance, and then moving through rules of income (including for those who are self-employed) and additional funds. Siegel also includes helpful information on using gifts and other sources of funding for your down payment.
