Paul,
here - Peter's twin brother. Peter's always busy, but I keep track
of his goings on and thought it would be nice to share with you.
Read on to see what Peter has been up to!
Cheers,
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As of November 27, 2009
Peter and Paul Reynolds on NECN: Massachusetts Twins Make Mark in Business, Literary World
Peter H. Reynolds once again appeared on NECN, this time in a segment with his twin brother, Paul. The segment also featured Peter's books, the Reynolds family Blue Bunny book store, and their media company FableVision. For a comprehensive glimpse into the "twinergistic" world of Peter and Paul Reynolds, watch the video below.
As of October 20, 2009
Peter H. Reynolds on NECN’s “Morning Report”
Peter appeared live on NECN's morning news program "Morning Report" with Leslie Gaydos for their "Off the Shelf" segment on October 20th. Watch below to hear about his latest storybook, Rose’s Garden, a sweet fable to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy that celebrates the spirit of community, the beauty of nature, and the power of faith and imagination.
As of August 11, 2009
Danforth Museum of Art Announces Peter H. Reynolds "Make Your Mark" Exhibit!
The Danforth Museum of Art in Framingham, MA has announced a Peter H. Reynolds "Make Your Mark" exhibit from September 13, 2009 - December 13, 2009. The exhibit will located in the Children's Gallery on the second floor of the museum. An Opening Reception will take place on Sept. 12th, and a book signing on Oct. 4th. Come help us celebrate!
Click here for more information.
As of July 13, 2009
Peter H. Reynolds Named 2009 Entrepreneur of Year Finalist - voting has begun!
Entrepreneur magazine has just announced that Peter H. Reynolds has been selected as one of five finalists for the Entrepreneur of 2009 award. Your vote could help him top the list! The deadline for voting is October 12, but we hope everyone will vote soon and encourage others to spread the word too.
We’re excited about what the spotlight means for FableVision’s efforts to move the world to a better place using media, storytelling and technology.
A video clip about Peter and FableVision (his company), along with an easy voting link - can be found here. The finalist receiving the most votes will earn the title of Entrepreneur of 2009.
In case you need to copy and past the link for some reason, you can see video clip & vote here:
http://www.entrepreneur.com/e2009/vote/established.php#584
As of April 19, 2009
Tuning Into A Good Story About Storyteller Peter H. Reynolds - on The Story!
Peter was featured on Public Radio's The Story, which is produced at North Carolina Public Radio - WUNC and is hosted by Dick Gordon. The show is co-produced and distributed by American Public Media. Special thanks to Carol Jackson at WUNC for helping make this happen! Click here to hear the entire segment.
As of April 14, 2009
Announcing the Release of Peter H. Reynolds' book THE NORTH STAR 10th Anniversary Edition
Today is the official release of Peter H. Reynolds' newest book, which is also his oldest book: THE NORTH STAR 10th Anniversary Edition! All new art - but same message: FOLLOW YOUR DREAM! Journey over to The Blue Bunny bookstore for copies of The North Star signed and personalized by the author!
As of March 28, 2009
Draw On! Week Celebration!
This is the logo Aldrich Museum asked Peter to create for the Draw On! Week event. Doodle something today... on anything! Back of an envelope, a piece of wood, a t-shirt, whatever is handy! And get someone else to do the same. Share your creative spirit!
As of March 22, 2009
Blogging in Bologna
Peter's been having a great time making connections, as well as reconnecting with old friends at the Bologna Book Fair in Italy. While there, he's been blogging about his trip. Read more about it in on his blog, the Stellar Cafe.
As of March 13, 2009
Boston's Mayor Menino Announces New Gaming Intiative at FableVision
The City of Boston and the State have been throwing the spotlight on Peter's company, FableVision, for its gaming/learning work – as well as giving FableVision support and resources. Mayor Menino really wants BOSTON to be the hub of gaming – so he chose to launch the new PoweringUp Boston initiative at FableVision. FableVision's mission is to create non-violent, smart games.
As of February 27, 2009
FableVision Named One of the Fastest Growing Private Companies by the Boston Business Journal
The Boston Business Journal, through its third annual Pacesetters Award program, has named Peter's company, FableVision, the award-winning educational media developer and publisher, as one of the region’s fastest-growing private companies. The honor recognizes FableVision’s ability to manage a rapidly growing company in the competitive educational media market. Effective business strategies, a focus on quality and a unique creative approach has enabled them to delight customers and show robust revenue growth. To learn more, click here to read a full press release.
As of February 10, 2009
Introducing: Heart of the Square
New York Times Best-selling author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds and jewlery designer, Diana Gaikazova (who also happens to be his talented wife) are exited to open a new gallery, Heart of the Square, in the heart of Dedham Square, MA. The gallery features Diana's exquisite heart jewelry, as well as Peter's magical art. To learn more, visit http://www.museumoffinehearts.com.
As of January 30, 2009
Tweet Us!
You can now follow Peter H. Reynolds on Twitter /peterhreynolds. You can also follow me (Paul Reynolds) and our company, FableVision, on Twitter /fablevision. Just another way to stay in touch, and keep up to speed on all that's happening in our Twinergetic world!
As
of January 9, 2009
Peter H. Reynolds to Emcee the 2009 LINK-live Presidential Inaugural Gala
Exciting news! LINK-live Inaugural Gala announced today that CEO/Founder of FableVision and New York Times Best Selling Author/Illustrator Peter H. Reynolds will emcee the 2009 LINK-live Presidential Inaugural Gala at The Corcoran Gallery of Art on January 20, 2009.
As emcee, Peter will lead the LINK-live Presidential Inaugural Gala’s program that focuses on “technology serving humanity” and advances President-elect Obama’s vision of how investments in science and technology can drive prosperity to improve the lives of all Americans. At the January 20th Gala event, Peter will unveil an original commemorative illustration that depicts the theme of the evening – how technology can improve and support humanity in four areas – Life, Information, Nature and Knowledge (LINK). The original pen, ink and watercolor of this illustration will be auctioned off at the LINK-live Presidential Inaugural Gala – along with 100 signed and numbered museum-quality giclee prints of the illustration. All proceeds will support President-elect Obama’s Share Our Strength (SOS) campaign to eradicate children's hunger.
As
of June 4, 2008
Peter H. Reynolds' Opens "The
Stellar Cafe"
Join Peter for some
creativi-tea at his new blog - The
Stellar Cafe!
As
of March 26, 2008
WBZ-TV
Viewers Get to Know Peter H. Reynolds
As
part of WBZ-TVs news series Know Who's Who With Lisa Hughes,
Peter H. Reynolds was featured by Lisa Hughes as a person in our community
"worth knowing". "Local author, artist and businessman
Peter Reynolds continues to inspire students and encourage them to follow
their 'North Star,' which means to pursue what they love," reports
Hughes, "... he gets us thinking about where we are going, and
how we can make the journey better for others." Click
here to watch the interview.
As
of March 11, 2008
Less
TV - More Drawing, Reading, Running, Singing, Family, Kite Flying...
Turn
Off Your TV Week is April 21-27, and to help
inspire kids during that week, Peter H. Reynolds created a special "Turn
Off Your TV Week" coloring sheet/poster. It's a great way to kick off
the week, and gives kids just one of many things to do instead of watching
TV. Peter wishes kids of all ages a very fun, creative and
inspired week - and he hopes it will encourage people to continue turning
off their TVs, long after April 27th passes! Click here for a PDF of Peter's "Turn Off Your TV Week" coloring sheet/poster.
As
of March 4, 2008
Peter
H. Reynolds Gives Time and Inspiration to Wednesday's Child
WBZ-TV’s Jack Williams visited The Blue Bunny in Dedham Square to film this week’s segment of Wednesday’s
Child. Sixth-grader, Cheyenne met with author
and illustrator, Peter H. Reynolds, who gave her an
animation lesson and a personalized journal.
Wednesday’s Child feature is designed to help find homes for children
waiting to be adopted.
As
of February 4, 2008
From
Peter H. Reynolds - A Postscript for Patriots Fans: Keep Believing!
As
a Boston-based author/illustrator, Peter can't help but cheer for the New England Patriots. Naturally,he was disappointed
on February 3, when the New York Giants beat the Pats in Super
Bowl XLII. Peter extends our congratulations to the Giants
and their supporters. For Pats sympathizers, Peter offers an original
poster he designed. Keep believing, and get your Red Sox cap ready--baseball season approaches! Click here to download the poster PDF.
As
of January 25, 2008
Mass
Gov Deval Patrick and Peter H. Reynolds Collaborate on Youth Civic Engagement
Peter
H. Reynolds and Deval Patrick, the Governor
of Massachusetts, share a common belief: Civic engagement is one of
the cornerstones of school success.
Recently, Governor
Patrick offered the annual "State of the Commonwealth" address
to the citizens of Massachusetts. On the day after his speech, the Governor
visited the Greenlodge School in Peter's hometown of
Dedham, Massachusetts. At the request of State Representative Paul
McMurtry, Peter joined the Governor in helping promote the
state's education plan with a particular focus on taking action. In
his remarks, Governor Patrick talked about the need to educate the whole
child, and specifically, how the Massachusetts Readiness Project will meet that need. Knowing that he and the Governor share a similar
educational philosophy, Peter created a Civic Engagement poster, which
the Governor gladly signed and Peter donated to the Greenlodge School.
Click
here to find a PDF of the "Shaping the Course" poster that
you can download the print!
As
of November 16, 2007
The
Boston Globe Spotlights Peter H. Reynolds
The
Boston Globe recently featured a stellar article about Peter and his company, FableVision. Click here
for a PDF of the print article!
As
of November 7, 2007
Peter
H. Reynolds' Book The Dot Receives La-Belle Prize For Empowering
Females
Author/illustrator
and FableVision co-founder Peter H. Reynolds has been awarded the Lab-elle
Prize for his book, The Dot. Given by the Lab-elle Association in partnership
with the University of Geneva, the Lab-elle Prize honors authors and
literary works that portray women and girls in non-traditional, empowering
roles.
The
Dot tells of Vashti, a young student who has convinced herself that
she cannot draw. Her teacher dares her to make a mark, and Vashti's
one small dot begins a colorful journey. At the end of the story, she
shares her knowledge with classmate Ramon and encourages him to make
his mark.
In
his letter of acceptance, Peter wrote: "The Dot is more than a
book about art. It is a book that encourages us to be brave about expressing
ourselves." This is the same courage that we need as learners -
inside the classroom and out.
As
of October 24, 2007
ReadBoston’s
Early Words Campaign Kickoff
ReadBoston's
Early Words Campaign kicked off at Boston’s South End Settlements
with CBS Host Lisa Hughes, the Mayor of Boston ~ Tom Menino, Peter H.
Reynolds, and Chairman and CEO of Staples, Ron Sargent. Staples is a
partner and corporate sponsor of Early Words.
The Early Words
program provides training and seminars that teach parents the importance
of talking to young children and how to increase the level of talking
during everyday activities.
With the assistance
of several volunteers, Peter read The Dot to over 200 early
learners and teachers in the audience. Peter was also assisted by two
four-year-olds who did a great job representing Vashti and Ramon. As
Peter left the South End Settlements, the program director asked Peter
to “Make His Mark” and he drew a beautiful mural on the
wall outside some of the pre-school classrooms.
As
of October 12, 2007
Rhode
Island Children’s Book Award, presented to Peter H. Reynolds
"Charlestown
School was the site of the presentation of the Rhode Island Children’s
Book Award, presented to Peter H. Reynolds, illustrator of the 2007
winning book by Megan McDonald: Stink, the Incredible Shrinking
Kid. The staff and students worked very hard to make this special
event a huge success. The backdrop for the stage was created by students
from Mrs. Moskosky’s and Mrs. Safford’s first grade classes,
and put together by Mrs. Reiser-Jones and Mrs. Rich. Third grader Sergio
Valdivia created the picture of “Stink” for the backdrop.
"Under the
guidance of fourth grade teacher Ms. Miceli, Chevy Ready, Suzanne Healy,
Hunter Clark, Samantha Johnson, Elizabeth Vazquez, Noel Russo, Katherine
Caparco, and Dakota Morehouse presented a Readers’ Theater scene
from the book. Entertainment also included book reviews by Elizabeth
Vazquez and Corey Merritt, a song by the fourth grade chorus group,
and a movement activity by Mrs. Rhodes’ first grade class. The
mistress of ceremonies for the event was Karli Nelson, and Alexandra
Huzyk presented the award to Mr. Reynolds.
"We would like to give special thanks to Rhode Island Children’s
Book Award Committee Chairperson Brooke Strachan, the Charlestown Parent-Teacher
Organization for the wonderful reception following the award ceremony,
and to Charlestown School staff members: Mrs. Reiser-Jones, library/media
specialist, Mrs. Fiske, physical education teacher, Mrs. Sherman, music
teacher, and Mrs. Rich, art teacher. This was truly a multi-disciplinary
and school-wide effort!"
Donna Fitts,
Principal
Charlestown
School
As
of September 30, 2007
Peter
H. Reynolds Receives Literary Lights for Children Award
As
one of four authors honored by the Associates of the Boston
Public Library, Peter received the Literary Lights for
Children Award during its ninth annual tea party at the beautiful
Copley Fairmont Hotel in Boston. Literary Lights for Children seeks to raise awareness of children's literature, promote literacy,
honor children's authors and raise money for the Boston Public Library's
children's services and collections. Proceeds from this event will specifically
fund conservation and restoration of the library's Alice B.
Jordan collection.
During
the event Peter spoke about his mission to make the world a better place
through his art, his words, and involvement in his community. He also
invited its 500 participants to draw with him, and had the opportunity
to meet children from all of the Boston Public Branch Libraries as well
as The Epiphany School, Beacon Academy, Josiah Quincy Upper School,
Mother Caroline, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston.
And
Peter is in excellent company! Previous award recipients include Marc
Brown, Matt Tavares, William Steig, Mary Pope Osborne, Eric Carle, Lois
Lowry and David Macaulay.
As
of September 22, 2007
Peter
H. Reynolds Visits Florida School for Deaf & Blind
Author
and Illustrator Peter H. Reynolds opened the 5th
Annual Florida School for the Deaf and Blind Writing Expo in St. Augustine, Florida where he was welcomed by the
incredibly talented staff and 750 amazing K-12 students.
While
all of Peter's trips are special, this one had particular significance.
Peter's unique abilities to connect and communicate with children were
stretched in new and meaningful ways. "These amazing children challenged
me as a storyteller to rethink how people who can't see or hear experience
a story," said Peter. The culmination of two wonderfully full days
of meeting, drawing and sharing with teachers and students was the students'
"choral reading" of The Dot. "Truthfully, they
taught me more that I taught them," Peter remarked.
The
second edition of The Dot, published in Braille, is now available
from our good friend, Bruce Curtis, at BrailleInk: http://www.brailleink.org/dot.php. This new edition has a sturdier
binding and is not as big or heavy as the first one.
As
of July 17, 2007
Community
of Caring
Peter was the featured speaker at July's Community
of Caring National K-12 Character Education Conference in Las Vegas. Peter and his company, FableVision,
support the Community of Caring's mission to strengthen five core values:
caring, respect, responsibility, trust and family. In the words of its
founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, "In Community
of Caring, we believe the quality of caring we give to our parents,
to our brothers and sisters, to our families, to our friends and neighbors,
and to the poor and the powerless endows a life, a community with respect,
hope and happiness."
As
of July 17, 2007
Gift
Gallery Anniversary Special - 20% off all items!
To
celebrate the 4-year anniversary of the Peter H. Reynolds website, we're
offering a limited Gift Gallery Special... 20%
off all items in the Peter H.
Reynolds Gift Gallery! This offer ends September 30, 2007.
If
you've been tempted in the past, this is the time to carpe diem!
Click
here to start shopping!
As
of June 24, 2007
Peter
H. Reynolds teams up with Mayor Menino for ReadBoston
While Boston Mayor Thomas Menino read Peter's book The
Dot aloud, Peter drew and animated his story to the hundreds
of school children gathered in the Boston Common's Tadpole Pond on June 22nd for ReadBoston's Storymobile kickoff event.
Participants were sporting the new Storymobile T-shirts that Peter designed
for the event, and each child was presented with a copy of The Dot to
enjoy at home, compliments of Staples. For the past decade, ReadBoston,
founded by Mayor Menino and his wife Angela, has been working to ensure
all children in Boston are reading at grade level by the end of third
grade. For more information on ReadBoston and the Staples Literacy
Program, see www.readboston.org/.
As
of May 22, 2007
Peter
Delivers Commencements, Receives L.H.D.
Encourages Graduates to Be Brave Enough to Follow
Their Dreams
Peter
H. Reynolds made a trip in the way-back machine to his alma
mater of Fitchburg State College (FSC) to deliver the
commencement address and to receive an honorary doctor of humane letters
degree (pictured here with FSC President Bob Antonucci). Peter presented
the address to graduates of Fitchburg State College's 111th commencement
ceremony on May 19th, and was awarded the title Litterarum Humanarum
Doctor (L.H.D) because of his substantial contributions to
education and the arts. Since graduating from FSC with a bachelor's
degree in communications media in 1983, Peter received a Distinguished
Alumni Award in 1999 from the college.
As
a vocal advocate of public schools and the state education system, Peter
spoke to over two thousand Fitchburg State graduates, family, friends
and members of the college community. He also spoke at the annual Chelmsford
High School commencement, his first alma mater. His wish for
every graduate is to "make your mark and see where it takes you."
As
of April 10, 2007
Peter
H. Reynolds' New Book, Someday - #1 New York Times Best
Selling Book
Very
exciting news to share! Peter's new book Someday (illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, written by author Alison McGhee) is a New York Times #1 Best
Seller Children's book! Someday is a "storybook
for all ages" that celebrates the potential we see in our children
and the yearning for them to live life to its fullest. To get your personalized
and autographed copy of the book, hop over to The Blue Bunny at www.dedhambluebunny.com - the Reynolds family bookstore.
FableVision
has created a free SOMEDAY eCard especially for Mother's Day!
Click
and send your Mother's Day Message here...
As
of March 17, 2007
New
Megan McDonald/Peter H. Reynolds Book Released
Stink
and the World's Worst Super-Stinky Sneakers, the third
book in the Judy Moody spin-off series about Judy's little brother Stink,
was released last month. In this book, Stink's amazing sense of smell
makes him seem like a "Nose-it-all", but then something unexpected happens...
Yep, you'll have to read
the book to find out!
Peter's
illustration collaborations with author Megan McDonald on the Judy
Moody and Stink chapter books have reached millions of
children around the world. Stay tuned to find out what's coming next
in the RARE world of Judy and Stink Moody!
As
of February 28, 2007
Making
Our Mark! - The Big Dot Event
On
Februrary 26, Peter H. Reynolds joined officials from
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick's administration at the Massachusetts State House- along with friends
from Harvard University, Citizen Schools and the Dan Marr Boys & Girls Club - to talk to
middle school students about being brave & creative enough to "make
their mark" - as students helped paint the world's biggest kid-created
dot! This was part of a nationwide initiative called Entrepreneurship
Week USA sponsored by the Kauffman Foundation.
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