Welcome to my website!


New for 2009!

"Aruu-arf arff!" (That's dog for, "I'm back, let's play!")

Aggie and Ben return to play with reader friends in GOOD DOG, AGGIE. Will Ben EVER be able to train this silly, fun loving, mischievous, energetic pup?

Special Thanks to the Jr. Library Guild for choosing "Tita y Ben" as a 2010 Jr. Library Guild Selection. Tita y Ben will be released by Charlesbridge this next spring along with Aggie's next book of adventures, "Aggie the Brave."

As you navigate through this playground, please know that anything in orange is a link. Clicking on links will give you immediate access to media articles and trailers. There are also links to my readermail for easy contact.
My newest link can be found on the events page, a recorded interview, "Back Page" with Jody Seay of OSU Productions.

Happy Playing!


Punk Wig - A Children’s Book With a Purpose
By Terri Forehand

"Punk Wig is an example of a beautiful and entertaining book for children as it not only entertains but educates the child about the side effects of cancer. The main character describes the cancer as “alien blobs” going through his mothers insides...

"The story cleverly shows the child the time line for treatment and recovery in a gentle way. This story is a wonderful presentation to introduce the young child to the subject of cancer, treatment, and side-effects without being doom and gloom or frightening.
As a pediatric critical care nurse, I recommend this book for any child who has an adult they love facing this disease. It is also a fun read for children to be introduced to the topic of illness and treatment for children who have never had to face something this serious.
Punk Wig puts a smile on your face and warm feeling in your heart with the simple, fun, and clever words in this story. The story will touch everyone who reads it over and over again."

For more information on Punk Wig, please visit the Reading Room.

From the News (Journalism)


"As a huge literacy advocate, Ries said she is excited at the chance to introduce children to the world of reading and is hopeful that her books can help instill the love of words that she herself feels."

-By Elena Boryczka The Times
(See full article below.)

Headshot-Julie Padbury, JMP Services Inc.

All images/ illustrations and information are protected under copyright law. No duplication of any kind is to be made without express permission of Lori Ries. Copyright 2007 Lori Ries All Rights Reserved.

Lori's Books

Coming Soon!
Good Dog, Aggie
Coming from Charlesbridge 2009
Available
Punk Wig
New From Boyds Mills Press! Oregon Book Award Finalist/ Bank Street College Best Books of the Year 2009
Aggie and Ben, Three Stories
Horn Book Fanfare List: Best books of 2006/2007 Oregon Book Award Finalist Nick Jr. Family Magazine's Best Children's Books of 2006/ The Bank Street College Best Books of the Year 2006/
Mrs. Fickle's Pickles
Parenting Magazine Best Books November 2006 Parenting Picks
Fix It, Sam!
Bank Street College of Education's Best Books of the Year/ The Friends Medallion 2007 Special Award
Super Sam!
Children's Choices 2005
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