About the Book
Book: Bartholomew: Squire of the Subway
Author: Carol L. Lester
Genre: Children’s
Release Date: December 2019
Bartholomew, an intelligent iguana with brown-and-green mottled,
scaly skin, loves riding the New York City subway. The underground
railroad, which clatters and whooshes before it takes off, teems with
people, but Bartholomew doesn’t mind. He enjoys his escape from his life
in a museum exhibit and spends the morning observing other passengers.
On his ride, Bartholomew watches several Regulars and learns about
their similarities, their differences, and how they interact or don’t
interact with others. Bubbly Becky radiates joy, and she even sits next
to Bartholomew. Fred always wears a bright scarf and sometimes hums, but
he keeps to himself. Mrs. Hatmer keeps her four children organized, but
some passengers are annoyed by the kids. By the end of Bartholomew’s
ride, he learns about the value and uniqueness of each person.
Bartholomew, Squire of the Subway includes questions in the back to
encourage young readers to explore the lessons Bartholomew learns. Carol
Lester’s children’s books spark discussions with adult and school-aged
readers alike. With each book, Lester seeks to influence and shape
lives, young and old.
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About the Author
Carol L. Lester is a published author and has taught secondary
English / language arts for over thirty years. She holds teaching
certificates in three states with degrees in education and sport
psychology. Carol lives in San Antonio, Texas, and enjoys her role
writing children’s stories that educate and delight. She previously
published Roo, the Kangaroo Cat.
More from Carol
I am so very thankful for all opportunities I have experienced thus
far in my life, and they have been varied! As an Air Force brat, I
traveled the globe and experienced languages and cultures about which
other people only dream. I have embraced those times of travel in my
adult life as well. For instance, I chaperoned 54 high school students
to Europe one summer, and I have served as a missionary in both Ukraine
and Kenya. In years past I have taught aerobic dance classes and sign
language classes, but I owned my own jewelry business for ten years,
too. That involved training other jewelers and marketing and selling my
line of accessories. With all those experiences, I have served people
from all walks of life.
I am definitely a sports enthusiast, but college basketball is my
passion, especially when it comes to the University of North Carolina
Tarheels! (I am a Carolina alumnus and was actually named after the
university.) I was blessed to serve as sole caregiver for my aging
parents and now look forward to serving others in a new capacity as
author and “coach.”
I enjoy serving as a member of the Oak Hills Church Singers, but I
have been a pianist and percussionist for over 50 years. (I served as
the drummer and back-up vocalist for
Keith Henderson Presents Elvis
in the late 1970s!) My “claim to fame,” as it were, is that I was the
first female drumline captain in the Atlantic Coast Conference
(1976-78).
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Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Carol is giving
away the grand prize package of an autographed copy of both of her
books, ROO and Bartholomew, plus a $25 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
My Review
At first glance my little niece loved the bright colors of
this book. Once we started to read this, she was quickly absorbing facts
about iguanas, and she was pointing at what our now friend was talking
about.
As we journey on the NY City Subway, we meet all types of
people, and my little one was quickly observing and pointing things out.
Some are friendly, others busy working, some hum, another was juggling,
wow!
I loved that the author offers a cute story, along with how
many different people travel and we get to observe. It is now a favorite
go to book!
I received this book through Celebrate Lit, and was not required to give a positive review.
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