Five Houston Socialites and Their Children’s Books
November 30, 2014
Adventures of the Poodle Pack
AUTHOR: Kimberly DeLape
BOOK: Adventures of the Poodle Pack
SELLING POINT:
The opportunity to draw your own story at the end
SAMPLE QUOTE:
“You know, dog is God s
Lucas Comes to America
AUTHOR:
Carolyn Farb
BOOK: Lucas Comes to America
SELLING POINT:
Firsthand account of a terrier’s illegal immigration to America
SAMPLE QUOTE:
“As we left the airport,
It All Started with a Turtle
AUTHOR:
Lisa Holthouse
BOOK: It All Started with a Turtle
SELLING POINT:
Realistic depiction of the perils of opening a lemonade stand
SAMPLE QUOTE:
“But in business,
Lord Fancy Pants
AUTHOR:
Debbie Pakzaban
BOOK: Lord Fancy Pants
SELLING POINT:
Vivid description of a dog forced to wear puppy pants made of heavy pseudo-gold fabric and diamonds
SAMPLE QUOTE:
Little Miss Molly
AUTHOR:
Melissa M. Williams
BOOK: Little Miss Molly
SELLING POINT:
A cautionary tale of the dangers of putting green olives atop perfectly good cupcakes
SAMPLE QUOTE:
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Presenting a considered guide to five of Houston’s many well-heeled wordsmiths: Kimberly DeLape, Carolyn Farb, Lisa Holthouse, Debbie Pakzaban, and Melissa M. Williams