Book Signing - December 15, 2012

Book Signing for Stanley Seagull by Cathy Mazur!

Saturday, December 15, 2012
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Violets
1600 Main Street
Peckville, PA 18452

Mansfield University Alumni Newsletter - February 2012

Mansfield University
MU Alumni Connections
February 2012

Alumni Book Nook

Cathy Errico Mazur '75 authored a children's book entitled Stanley Seagull, which was illustrated by Colleen Gedrich. The story follows Stanley as he finds himself far from home and tries to find his way back. The book explains one of the ways that humans affect the balance of nature. Information on how to purchase the book, along with author and illustrator bios, can be found here.

Cathy Mazur - Book Signing - January 25 - Valley Community Library, Peckville

Book Signing

Stanley Seagull
by Cathy Mazur

Wednesday, January 25, 2012
5-7 p.m.
Valley Community Library
739 River Street
Peckville, PA 18452
(570) 489-1765
click here for more information

Join Cathy as she participates in Local Authors' Night at the library.

Midwest Book Review

Stanley Seagull is a green look at the strange odyssey of an Atlantic Ocean seagull who discovers he misses the ocean when carried far away from it in a garbage truck. Humorous multimedia colored illustrations contrast with the evolving tale of the human trash imprint as experienced and perceived by a seagull. Stanley Seagull along with his friends Seymour and Walter are trying to find food in trash cans, the ocean, garbage trucks and other strange places. How do humans affect the ocean and land? Experience the answer through the eyes of a seagull. Stanley Seagull is suitable for children age 7 and up.

The Valley Advantage covers Mid Valley library donation

The Valley Advantage
December 2, 2011


Library Donation

To mark Veterans Day, local author Cathy Mazur visited Mid Valley Elementary Center (MVEC) to donate a book in memory of local hero Staff Sgt. Patrick Dolphin. He was a student at Mid Valley Elementary. His second grade teacher, Carol Misewicz and some fourth grade students listened to Mazur read her new book, Stanley Seagull.

Front row, from left: fourth-graders, Katlyn Kobylanski, Nicole Melesky, Caitlin Doughton, Isabella Vinskofski, John Piorkowski and Joel Kriger.

Back row: MVEC Principal Carlos Lopez; librarian Sarah Davis; Mazur and Misewicz.

One Year to Disney review

One Year to Disney
November 26, 2011

Stanley Seagull
by Leslie

Stanley Seagull by Cathy Mazur is a very cute book! I originally got it to read to my daughter. But, I think it's a bit over her head. She's five and she likes a book with cadence, rhyme and rhythm. This book has more of a moral story to it. I would say this is more of a book for a child in elementary school. Stanley learns that there's no place like home. It would be a cute book paired with watching the Wizard of Oz in a thematic unit in a classroom in perhaps a 2nd or 3rd grade.

If you're looking for an enjoyable book for this age range, I highly recommend. It's cute, an easy read, and a sweet little moral at the end. There's even a Stanley Seagull Facebook!! Check it out, I promise, you'll enjoy.

Cathy visits Dunmore Elementary

Scranton Times-Tribune
November 18, 2011

Author reads to Dunmore students

Former Mid Valley School District librarian Cathy Mazur of Dickson City reads "Stanley Seagull" to a group of students at Dunmore Elementary on Thursday. Ms. Mazur found inspiration to write "Stanley Seagull," because of the seagulls she saw flying around landfills in the area.

Cathy visits Mid Valley Elementary Center

Scranton Times-Tribune
November 21, 2011

Author donates book in memory of veteran

To mark Veterans Day, local author Cathy Mazur visits Mid Valley Elementary Center to donate a book in memory of local hero Staff Sgt. Patrick Dolphin.

Front row, from left: fourth-graders, Katlyn Kobylanski, Nicole Melesky, Caitlin Doughton, Isabella Vinskofski, John Piorkowski and Joel Kriger.

Back row: MVEC Principal Carlos Lopez; librarian Sarah Davis; Ms. Mazur; and Sgt. Dolphin's second-grade teacher, Carol Misewicz.

Please vote for Cathy for Best Local Author

Please vote for Cathy Mazur in the Electric City Best Local Author 2011 poll at:

http://varsity570.upickem.net/engine/Welcome.aspx?contestid=39856

Voting ends Wednesday, November 23 at 11:59 p.m.

Latest from a Cathy Mazur book signing for "Stanley Seagull"

Don't forget - Meet Cathy tomorrow at Stirna's in Scranton

Meet Stanley Seagull author, Cathy Mazur

Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 6-8 p.m.
Stirna's
120 W. Market St.
Scranton, PA 18508
(570) 961-9681
Stirnas.com
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Cathy's classroom visit

The Little Explorers were so thrilled to welcome author, Cathy Mazur, to our school today. They loved her reading of Stanley Seagull. It's not everyday you get a "photo op" with a published author!

Scranton Times-Tribune article

Scranton Times-Tribune
October 2, 2011

Dickson City woman pens first book

A retired school librarian has penned her first children's book.

Archbald-based Tribute Books recently published "Stanley Seagull," by Dickson City resident Cathy Mazur, who served as the elementary school librarian in the Mid Valley School District for 34 years.

Featuring illustrations by Throop resident Colleen Gedrich, the book tells the story of Stanley, a young seagull who winds up hundreds of miles from his home at the beach, thanks to a garbage truck. As he tries to find his way back, he learns how humans affect the balance of nature.

Mrs. Mazur will be promoting the book throughout the month.

On Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., she'll have a book signing at Stirna's Restaurant, 120 W. Market St.

Then, on Wednesday, Oct. 19, and Thursday, Oct. 20, she'll read the book for students at Mid Valley Elementary Center, Underwood Road, Throop. There, she will donate a hardcover copy of the book in memory of Staff Sgt. Patrick R. Dolphin, a local Marine who recently died in Afghanistan.

The book costs $16.95 hardcover, 7.95 paperback and $2.99 to $4.99 e-book, and it can be purchased at www.tribute-books.com or www.stanleyseagull.com.

"Stanley Seagull"

Author: Cathy Mazur

Illustrator: Colleen Gedrich

Publisher: Tribute Books

Cost: $16.95 hardcover, $7.95 paperback, $2.99-$4.99 e-book

On the Web: www.tribute-books.com, www.stanleyseagull.com

Don't forget - Meet Cathy tomorrow at Pages & Places

Meet Stanley Seagull author, Cathy Mazur

Saturday, October 1, 2011
Pages & Places Book Festival
Courthouse Square
Scranton, PA 18503
PagesAndPlaces.org
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BLOG TOUR STOP: The Elliott Review

The Elliott Review
September 28, 2011

Review: Stanley Seagull by Cathy Mazur; illustrated by Colleen Gedrich
by Jessi Elliott

Stanley loves the new green trucks that appear and bring loads of interesting food for Stanley and his friends. However, since he misses the alert to fly away when the truck is loading, he finds himself miles and miles away from his wonderful seaside home in a nasty landfill.

His journey home will be followed by kids who are captivated by the interesting pictures. The book has much that it can teach children and adults alike. If we don't take care of our world, it becomes ugly and uncomfortable not just for animals but for people too!

Links:

• Stanley Seagull Website
• Stanley Seagull Facebook
• Cathy Mazur Facebook
• Colleen Gedrich Facebook
• Tribute Books
• Tribute Books Blog Tours
• Tribute Books Facebook

BLOG TOUR STOP: Book Page

Book Page
August 30, 2011

Stanley Seagull
by Hattie Norman

KINDLE

Even Seagulls can have bad days. In this instance, there is Stanley Seagull. Stanley makes a friend one day. His new friend, Seymour, shows him delicious types of food in a big green truck. Seymour warns Stanley time isn't to be wasted. When it's time to go, it's time to go. Stanley must move quickly. However, Stanley doesn't move up and away from the green truck in time. In one sad day he will find himself far away from his ocean home. The story is delightful and sad too. Along the way Stanley meets another friend Walter. No new friend can make Stanley stop thinking about home. Will Stanley ever get back to his ocean home?

"Stanley wanted to get back to the beach, but how? Walter thought awhile and explained that a lot of gulls never made it back..."

BLOG TOUR STOP: SAPsMaMa

SAPsMaMa
September 28, 2011

Stanley Seagull eBook Review!
by Melissa

I love reading, and SAP takes after me in that sense too! She can’t get enough of books! I love to get her books that teach her things about life whether it be how other cultures live or how animals act to different places and things like mountains she has never seen before. Unfortunately these types of children’s books are not always the best at keeping SAP’s attention.

That’s why I loved the idea of the ebook Stanley Seagull! SAP loved the special treat of sitting with mommy at the computer reading the ebook and talking about the seagulls and what they were eating and what they were doing! The pictures were very large and colorful, capturing her attention and following along well with the story. I liked how it show-cased that seagulls live at the sea and not where we are accustomed to seeing them: in our landfills, parking lots, and parks!

Learn more about Stanley Seagull on the Stanley Seagull Blog!

Also, connect with Stanley Seagull on their Facebook Page!

The “Stanley Seagull” book is available in print (paperback or hardcover) as well as e-versions! (PDF, iPad, Kindle, Nook, Google)

Purchase any version on the Stanley Seagull Website!

BLOG TOUR STOP: My Devotional Thoughts

My Devotional Thoughts
September 27, 2011

Stanley Seagull Blog Tour
by Martha Hill

Because this book is a children's book, I would like to welcome my daughter, Martha Hill, who has written her very first book review.

Stanley Seagull by Cathy Mazur
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

"There were not any real "stand-out" parts in this book for me. I liked that for each page you read, you got to see two really neat pictures. Since I was reading on a Kindle, the pictures were in black and white, but I still enjoyed them. I believe this book would appeal to children younger than I am because it was very easy for me to read. The most exciting part about this book is that it was the first book I ever read on my very own Kindle! This is also the first review I ever wrote!"

Submitted by my eight-year-old daughter

BLOG TOUR STOP: Yankee Texas Mom

Yankee Texas Mom
September 26, 2011

Come Meet Stanley Seagull While He's Visiting
by Cynthia Lay

Stanley Seagull is on tour this month and Yankee Texan Mom is very happy to have him as a visitor! Stanley Seagull is the story of a young seagull named Stanley and it follows him as he wanders far from home and tries to find his way back. In his journey, he learns how humans affect the balance of nature. The book was written by Cathy Mazur and is illustrated by Colleen Gedrich.

I read this book with my daughter Gwen who is three and she LOVED it! The story is easy to follow and, although she didn’t sit through the whole story, she did come back to finish it later. (My daughter rarely sits through a book in one sitting.) We both enjoyed the story and the beautiful illustrations. You don’t have to take my word for it though – you can take a peek here in this preview.

I enjoyed this book because I felt that it was teaching more than one lesson in a subtle way. It was easy to point out to my daughter that Stanley ended up with a problem because he hadn’t listened to some warnings. As a parent, I appreciate books that offer multiple lessons so that I have the flexibility to focus on different areas. It also makes the book more interesting for my daughter.

Stanley Seagull is on tour for the whole month and you can find out more at Tribute Books. If you are interested in purchasing the book, it is available in several formats and can be purchased through iTunes, Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

BLOG TOUR STOP: The Garden Gate

The Garden Gate
September 26, 2011

Book Review: Stanley Seagull
by Georgiann

Book Summary and link to Stanley Seagull website.
Meet a young seagull named Stanley. Follow him as he wanders far from home and tries to find his way back. Join Stanley on his journey as he learns how humans affect the balance of nature.

Stanley Seagull

Author Cathy Mazur

Illustrated by Colleen Gedrich

This is a delightful story and the pictures are vibrant with color. The illustrator did a great job bringing Stanley to life with her drawings! It was fun to read of Stanley's adventures, as greed took him far from home and how friendship directed him back. Many lessons to learn from this wonderfully written children's story. For instance the abundance of wasted food and other trash from the human population and many others. So go read for yourself and see what message you get from the story. You won't be disappointed!

You can read more about Stanley Seagull author Cathy Mazur at her facebook page.

I would like to thank Tribute Books for the chance to give a book review for Stanley Seagull!

Tribute Books website can be found here.