Celebrate the launch of my second book, Olly & the Spores of Sapphire Creek, Saturday, April 20th from 1-3 pm at Black Cat Books & Oddities!
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The Day of the Mushroom will see something new sprouting: Glenn Somodi’s latest book ‘Olly & the Spores of Sapphire Creek.’
The Day of the Mushroom will see something new sprouting: Glenn Somodi’s latest book ‘Olly & the Spores of Sapphire Creek.’
Interview with best-selling author of 30 books, Tracy Blom
Tracy Blom interviews Glenn Somodi about his book and other artistic endeavors.
Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill wins an award from across the ocean
Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill Wins a Page Turner Award for “Best Children’s Middle Grade” book genre
Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill wins silver in international book award contest
Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill wins silver in Readers’ Favorite international book award contest
Book 1: WINNER in the 2023 Page Turner Awards
Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill honored as a finalist in 2023 International Book Awards
Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill honored as a finalist in the 2023 International Book Awards
Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill honored as a finalist in 2023 International Book Awards
Teaching kids & teens to paint whimsical mushroom creatures
When creating my book, Olly & The Spores of Oak Hill, I decided to paint the chapter art using watercolors. Many of these paintings incorporated my fictional mushroom characters (Cremini, Truffle, and Magpie). When the Medina County Library asked me to do a watercolor class for kids and teens, I jumped at the opportunity. TheContinue reading “Teaching kids & teens to paint whimsical mushroom creatures”
Olly & The Spores book featured with author interview in DE MODE Magazine
It’s time to indulge in the magic of literature and lose yourself in the pages of the best unputdownable books of 2023.
Olly & The Spores listed in Cleveland Magazine’s Summer Reading Guide: 15 Children’s Books Written or Illustrated by Greater Cleveland Authors
Looking for a few new books to check out this season with young readers? Look no further than the area’s lively literary scene. Here are a few releases featuring art or writing from local authors and illustrators, for a range of ages.