by Diana Renn | May 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
I have a fun event coming up! lala books, a wonderful independent bookstore in Lowell, MA, is hosting me for a talk about the community science work that inspired Trouble at Turtle Pond; I’ll be talking about my research process and how I balanced science and...
by Diana Renn | May 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Backyard Rangers are busy! More happy news for Trouble at Turtle Pond . . . it’s been long listed for the Massachusetts Book Awards and named a Mass Book Awards 2023 “Must-Read” title in the children’s and YA fiction category! Winners will...
by Diana Renn | Apr 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Nature Generation has announced the 2023 Green Earth Book Awards today – Earth Day – and I am so thrilled to announce that TROUBLE AT TURTLE POND was named an Honor Book! I’m also so very happy for my friend Elaine Dimopoulos, whose incredilbe...
by Diana Renn | Apr 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
I am delighted to announce that I have signed the contract for a follow-up to Trouble at Turtle Pond! Miles and his friends the Backyard Rangers – as well as some NEW friends – will move on to another adventure in Marsh Hollow . . . this one involving...
by Diana Renn | Apr 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Trouble at Turtle Pond has moved to the short list for The Nature Generation’s 2023 Green Earth Book Award! Ahhh! I’m very proud to see this title here among five incredible eco-themed novels for kids. The tiny Blanding’s turtle hatchlings that started as...
by Diana Renn | Mar 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
Exciting news! I am thrilled to announce that TROUBLE AT TURTLE POND has made the long list for the Nature Generation’s 2023 Green Earth Book Award in the category of Children’s Fiction!! I’m familiar with many of the titles on this year’s list, across...
