Wise Mullet Children's Books

Join the First Annual Wise Mullet Awards

wisemullet — Tue, 03 May 2011 23:04:26 +0000

Would your school like to participate in the first annual Wise Mullet Awards? The 2011/2012 school year marks the start of an exciting new program for third-graders promoting literacy, heritage and Character Ed in our Gulf Coast communities. Available for select school districts in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida, this wonderful enrichment program begins the school year with an author visit from Timothy A. Weeks and ends with awards for one “Wise Mullet” in each third-grade class. It’s a great incentive to encourage wise behavior throughout the school year, while nurturing a love of reading and celebrating our unique Gulf Coast Heritage.

Call or email to see how your school can participate.
For more info click here

Mountain Brook Writers’ Festival

wisemullet — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:57:06 +0000

Author Timothy A. Weeks and his wife, illustrator Lala Rascic, talk mullets and book magic with Max and Harry Evans of Brookwood Forest Elementary at the 2011 Mountain Brook Writer's Festival.

Timothy A. Weeks was one of four children’s authors participating in the annual Mountain Brook Writers’ Festival, hosted by the elementary schools of Mountain Brook, Alabama.

Beginning April 12, Weeks, along with wife and co-illustrator Lala Rascic, read and acted out Goldie’s Search for Silver at Brookwood Forest, Cherokee Bend and Mountain Brook Elementary on consecutive days, bringing the Gulf Coast into the classroom and nurturing a love of reading and inspiration for writing.

Other authors included Tim Green, Irene Latham and Mike Artell.

Weeks and his wife would like to specially thank the festival event coordinators for ensuring such a memorable week, in particular event organizer Cilie Cowin who had these kind words to share: “I cannot tell you how much positive feedback we are receiving from your visits. Thank you for touching the lives of our kids!”

photo credits: Finley Evans, Cilie Cowin

Enjoying Lake Helen

wisemullet — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 19:46:31 +0000

Julian Sanchez of Volusia Pines Elementary is shown with author Timothy A. Weeks and illustrator Miss Lala

On March 5, author Timothy A. Weeks and illustrator Miss Lala took part in Lake Helen’s 17th Biennial Florida Authors Book Fair.
Weeks presented in the historic Hopkins Hall, the site of the original Lake Helen Public Library. He demonstrated how childhood fishing experiences influenced his stories and how the montage illustrations were created by combining photos and paintings. Weeks also presented at Volusia Pines Elementary on Friday, March 4, courtesy of the Lake Helen Friends of the Library, who sponsored the event.

Goldie’s Search for Silver makes Times-Picayune Christmas WISH LIST

wisemullet — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:37:20 +0000

Goldie’s Search for Silver was chosen by the Times-Picayune for its Christmas WISH list for kids gifts. It was the only children’s book selected by the New Orleans paper for its annual list and was accompanied by the following: “Hurricanes, redfish and Cajuns with cast nets populate this beautifully photographed, locally written book by Timothy A. Weeks.”
Times-Picayune online version

Wise Mullet exhibiting on the 2010 LAMP Tour

wisemullet — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:41:40 +0000

The Wise Mullet will be making his way across Louisiana as one of the exhibitors on the 2010 Louisiana Library & Media Professionals (LAMP) tour. The tour begins Monday, September 13, in Ruston and ends Friday, September 17, in Baton Rouge.

Foolosophy Media is sponsoring the Wise Mullet children’s books display. Author Timothy A. Weeks and illustrator Jeanne Weeks will be on hand from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily at each venue to exhibit and autograph the new library editions of the three Wise Mullet books. They will discuss these examples of Louisiana and Gulf Coast children’s literature with media specialists from elementary schools and public libraries, as well as their exciting author visits for schools and public libraries. The paperback edition of the series will also be available, and attending media specialists will receive a 30% discount on a three book set and CD-ROM.

LAMP Schedule:

Ruston / Monday, September 13
Lincoln Parish Library

Alexandria / Tuesday, September 14
Alexander Fulton Hotel

Lake Charles / Wednesday, September 15
Lake Charles-Boston High School

New Orleans / Thursday, September 16
Gates of Prayer (Metairie)

Baton Rouge / Friday, September 17
The Chapel in the Oaks Church

Library Editions Now Available

wisemullet — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 09:05:28 +0000

Librarians, educators (and parents with book-battering children) - we’ve heard your requests over the years for a hardback edition that can handle lots of eager little hands. All three books in the Wise Mullet series are now available in hardback library binding. Beautifully produced by the Tuscaloosa Library Bindery, these books come with a five-year circulation guarantee. Available directly through Foolosophy Media for $20 a book, or $55 for the three-book series. Further discounts are available for libraries wanting multiple sets. Call 850-819-5623 or email mulletbooks@gmail.com to place your order now. Purchase orders are accepted.
Download Wise Mullet Library Edition Flyer

Gulf Coast Summer Library Tour

wisemullet — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:01:59 +0000

What a summer for the Wise Mullet! Author Timothy A. Weeks had one of his busiest months ever, making 35 presentations at 30 public libraries across four Gulf Coast states, along with readings at three summer camps and signings at six bookstores.

With the BP oil spill impacting the Gulf Coast, the Wise Mullet did his best to bring joy to boys and girls unable to enjoy fishing and the beach.

Wearing his white shrimping boots, Weeks’ tales thrilled kids as the Wise Mullet survived hurricanes and dodged alligators, redfish, pelicans and cast nets. His storytelling was accompanied by projected illustrations of the Gulf Coast and old fishing photos, along with a cast net demonstration. Prizes were given away, including autographed books. Weeks’ mother and illustrator, Jeanne Weeks, accompanied him on the last week of visits.

Weeks kicked off the tour in Hancock County (MS) at the Kiln Public Library, home of football star Brett Favre. He also visited eight libraries in the Jackson/George County system (MS), including Pascagoula and Ocean Springs. In Alabama Weeks made 13 presentations at nine Mobile County libraries, as well as stops in Houston County (Dothan) and Baldwin County (Fairhope). In Louisiana Weeks visited 10 libraries in five parishes (Jefferson, St. Tammany, Assumption, Vermillion, St. Marys). Weeks finished the tour at the Taylor County Public Library (FL).

Special storytimes were also held at the John Calvin Summer Camp in Metairie (LA), the St. Michael Special School in New Orleans, and the Walter Anderson Summer Camp in Ocean Springs (MS). Weeks’ also found time for booksignings at three Barnes & Nobles (Dothan, Metairie, Mandeville), two Borders bookstores (Metairie, Panama City Beach) and Sun Dog Books (Seaside).

Wise Mullet Journeys to North Carolina

wisemullet — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:26:33 +0000

The Wise Mullet is making his first ever trip to North Carolina. Author Timothy A. Weeks and illustrator Miss Jeanne will be sharing Goldie’s Search for Silver with over 2000 students at five schools in four days (April 20-23). The first stop is Kenansville Elementary on Tuesday, April 20, followed by Harrells Christian Academy on Wednesday. Thursday finds the Wise Mullet in Wilmington, stopping at St. Mark Catholic School for the morning and Saint Mary Catholic School in the afternoon. On Friday, students of Beulaville Elementary will experience the adventures of the Wise Mullet.
The presentations will be exciting and fast paced, with younger students using their make-believe mullet to jump over alligators and splash into bayous. The author will also be talking about the craft of writing with older students, and how childhood fishing adventures with his father, Captain David, served as inspiration. They will also explore the similarities and differences between coastal communities of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast. (North Carolina students want to know about alligators! The author wonders if North Carolina students know about mullet?) Miss Jeanne will demonstrate how stick figures evolve into illustrations, and how a computer is used to blend her paintings with the author’s photos. An interactive cast net demonstration concludes each presentation, followed by a booksigning period for students wanting autographed books.

Next month, the Wise Mullet makes his first ever trip to Texas. Bookings are still available for the week of May 17-21. Contact the author today if your school wants to join Gilmore Elementary (League City) and Pine Drive Christian (Dickinson) in the fun. It’s a great way to end the school year.

Wise Mullet exhibit at the 2010 Louisiana Library Association Conference

wisemullet — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 04:41:22 +0000

Visit us March 11 and 12 at the Louisiana Library Association Conference, held at the Hilton Capital Center in Baton Rouge.

Foolosophy Media is sponsoring a Wise Mullet children’s books display, located at booth 50 in the Exhibit Hall. Author Timothy A. Weeks and one of the illustrators, Lala Rascic, will be on hand from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday to exhibit and autograph the three Wise Mullet books, as well as discuss these examples of Louisiana and Gulf Coast children’s literature.
Conference attendees will receive a 30% discount on the three book set of the Wise Mullet series. Educators from elementary schools and public libraries can discuss our exciting author visits for their school or library.

Save 50% on an Author Visit to Your School!

wisemullet — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:54:05 +0000

Hurricanes, alligators, redfish, Cajuns with cast nets–the Wise Mullet is back with his greatest adventure yet! To celebrate we’re offering author visits this spring that’ll suit any budget. Because we know funds are tight this year, and we want to share our new story with as many students as possible.

Dramatic storytelling, gorgeous illustrations, Character Ed values, and the author’s love for the Gulf Coast make these tales perfect for AR celebrations, heritage awareness, Family Reading night, or any other time of the year. So how about an unforgettable presentation of Goldie’s Search for Silver that will inspire your students to read and achieve?

In 2009, we presented at over 100 schools and 20 public libraries, and we plan on an even busier 2010. We’ve already booked 18 schools this spring and 40 public libraries this summer, so don’t wait. Call or email today and save up to 50% off our normal $320 fee for a half-day visit, depending on the date and distance of your school. To see which dates we’re available, just click on our calendar at the top of our webpage.