tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128316632024-03-13T09:19:23.656-07:00Skateboard MomThe life and times of Skateboard Mom, aka children's author and skateboarder Barbara Odanaka.Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-59979012961071008002010-08-04T07:53:00.000-07:002010-08-04T07:56:29.080-07:00Skateboard CowSkateboard Cow is the main character from my latest book, A Crazy Day At The Critter Cafe. I'm having lots of fun with this when visiting schools and libraries and such. <br />
Anyone have an idea how to keep cool when skateboarding in a cow costume? <br />
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Most recently, I rolled down to San Diego where I was joined on stage by six-year-old skateboarding phenom, Bryce. We traded tricks and even performed a skateboard duet. Fun times!<br />
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The paperback book is just $4 (compared to $17 for hardcover). You can order this book through a school or directly from Scholastic Book Club, either by phone or online. Contact info below. Offer is good through March 22, 2010. <br />
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1-800-SCHOLASTIC (1-800-724-6527)<br />
<a href="http://pcool.scholastic.com/parentordering/login.jsp?ESP=SBC/ib//acq/pcool_slimnav_Parents///nav/txtl////">Link to Scholastic Book Club orders</a>Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-60760387987156741862009-09-25T15:00:00.000-07:002010-01-29T11:53:39.859-08:00My quiverWhenever I give talks at schools, students often ask: "How many skateboards do you have?" I'm a little embarrassed to say I've lost count!<br />
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Here's part of my collection from my 30-year obsession. They range from the Hobie Super Surfer (front board in second photo) the clay-wheeled wonder I received from Santa on Christmas Day, 1972, to my off-road Mountainboard (the one with the balloon tires).<br />
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What can I say. Some women collect shoes...<br />
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</div>Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-19441399931235396102009-06-09T12:07:00.001-07:002009-06-09T12:09:22.316-07:00A Crazy Day is Born!Today's the "birth" date of my third book, A Crazy Day At the Critter Cafe. <br /><br />Big thanks to my agent, Tracey Adams, my editors, Emma Dryden and Lisa Cheng, and of course artist Lee White for his fabulous illustrations!Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-81718529265136171402009-02-04T09:48:00.000-08:002009-02-04T09:51:07.103-08:00A CRAZY DAY AT THE CRITTER CAFE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/SYnVfUZvmaI/AAAAAAAAAEc/TuMafnvQwCQ/s1600-h/CritterCafecovermedium.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 315px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/SYnVfUZvmaI/AAAAAAAAAEc/TuMafnvQwCQ/s320/CritterCafecovermedium.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299001170607446434" /></a><br />Here is the cover! The book comes out in June with Simon & Schuster's Margaret K. McElderry books. Illustrations by Lee White.Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-44569228217662036682009-02-04T09:34:00.000-08:002009-02-04T09:37:17.540-08:00A Crazy Day At The Critter Cafe!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/SYnSRwg1adI/AAAAAAAAAEU/TRnDQYVE2ls/s1600-h/SkateboardCowmedium.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/SYnSRwg1adI/AAAAAAAAAEU/TRnDQYVE2ls/s320/SkateboardCowmedium.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298997639100328402" /></a><br />I'm very excited about my third children's book, due out in June with Simon & Schuster's Margaret K. McElderry Books. It's A CRAZY DAY AT THE CRITTER CAFE, and Lee White's illustrations are so much fun!<br /><br />Most fun for me, the story stars a skateboarding cow! And don't you know, I've been trying out a variety of cow costumes for the cause! :-)Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-25464799812641933692008-06-07T13:08:00.000-07:002008-06-07T13:20:23.138-07:002008 Mighty Mama report<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/SErshf0n9GI/AAAAAAAAACk/WKLWI5mi5vM/s1600-h/MM08Ellen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/SErshf0n9GI/AAAAAAAAACk/WKLWI5mi5vM/s320/MM08Ellen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209235979229459554" /></a><br />The 2008 Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama was a great success! <br /><br />Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and all our ticket buyers, our Rockin' Raffle raised a record amount for our 2008 charity, Rosie's Garage.<br /><br />More than 35 women got on board for the event. Legendary skater Ellen Oneal (pictured above) was there as our official honoree. Smiles and stoke were plentiful! <br /><br />For more photos, please click <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/skateboardmoms/sets/72157605064785487/">HERE</a>!Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-10213509168685625892008-04-08T09:40:00.000-07:002008-04-11T13:38:08.961-07:002008 Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama flyerScroll down for list of raffle prizes!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/R_ugoF7RfMI/AAAAAAAAACc/tgQDKHtAecQ/s1600-h/MM08webflyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/R_ugoF7RfMI/AAAAAAAAACc/tgQDKHtAecQ/s400/MM08webflyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186916006493256898" /></a><br />Isn't it a beaut? BIG thanks to Jer Warren Graphic Design!Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-45358097101791254552008-04-02T13:17:00.000-07:002008-05-07T08:47:42.856-07:00Raffle Prizes!Thanks to our growing list of generous sponsors, the 2008 Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama's Rockin' Raffle is chock full of awesome prizes. A sampling (click sponsor's name for details):<br /><br />FIVE decks from <a href="http://www.coolgirldecks.com/">Cool Girls Decks</a>!<br />Gift certificates, decks and t-shirts from <a href="http://www.jokerskateshop.com/">Jokers Skate Shop</a>!<br />A huge pile of wheels from <a href="http://www.pinkskateboards.com/">PINK Skateboards</a>!<br />A mass of precision bearings from <a href="http://www.biltin.com/">BiltIn</a>!<br />A $100 gift certificate to <a href="http://www.mozambiqueoc.com">Mozambique Steakhouse</a> of Laguna Beach!<br />Sunday Brunch for Two at <a href="http://www.balboabayclub.com">Balboa Bay Club</a>, Newport Beach!<br />Gift certificate to <a href="http://www.lasirenagrill.com/">La Sirena Grill</a>, Laguna Beach!<br />Custom jewelry from <a href="http://www.hossrogers.com/">Hoss Rogers</a>!<br />Gift certificates to <a href="http://www.hennesseystavern.com">Hennessey's Tavern, Laguna Beach</a>!<br />A longboard (compete!) from <a href="http://www.sireboardingcompany.com/">Sire Longboarding</a>!<br />Gift card from <a href="http://www.hobie.com/">Hobie Sports</a>, Dana Point!<br />Dinner at <a href="http://www.lafondue.com/">La Fondue</a>, San Juan Capistrano!<br />Hundreds of dollars' worth of sportswear from <a href="http://www.championusa.com/">Champion USA</a>!<br />Gift certificate to <a href="http://www.tabugrill.com/">Tabu Grill</a>, Laguna Beach!<br />Gift certificate to <a href="http://www.230forestavenue.com/">230 Forest Avenue</a>, Laguna Beach!<br />Gift certificate to <a href="http://opahrestaurant.com/">Opah restaurant</a>, Aliso Viejo!<br />One hundred free meals from <a href="http://www.wahoos.com">Wahoo's Fish Tacos</a>!<br />Autographed books from <a href="http://skateboardmom.com">Skateboard Mom</a><br />A gorgeous BAMBOO LONGBOARD with Indy trucks and Sector 9 wheels from <a href="http://www.lagunabamboo.com/site/home.htm">Laguna Bamboo</a>!<br />Also:<br /><a href="http://www.abec11.com/">ABEC 11</a><br /><a href="http://etnies.com/">etnies</a><br /><a href="https://www.sector9.com/">Sector 9</a><br /><a href="http://www.oldskullskateboards.com/">Old Skull Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.tumyeto.com/">Tum Yeto</a><br /><a href="http://www.toymachine.com/products.php">Toy Machine</a><br /><a href="http://www.skatetechnology.com/index.htm">RockNRon's Rockets bearings</a><br /><a href="hthttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.giftp://www.foskco.com/">Foundation skateboards</a> <br /><a href="http://www.chilis.com">Chili's Grill & Bar</a><br /><a href="http://www.decenthardware.com/">Decent Hardware</a><br /><a href="http://www.oldmanarmy.com/products.aspx">Old Man Army</a><br /><a href="http://www.lagunaprint.com/">Laguna Print</a><br /><a href="http://sempsongraphics.com/">Sempson Graphics</a><br /><a href="http://www.coroflot.com/jerwarren">Jer Warren Graphic Design</a><br /><a href="http://www.sinclairprinting.com/">Sinclair Printing</a><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifhttp://www.gravityboard.com/">Gravity Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.khiroskateboardproducts.com/index.htm">Khiro Skateboard Products</a><br /><a href="http://www.azpx.com">AZPX Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.ccs.com">CCS</a> skate goods<br /><a href="http://www.costaazul.net/">Costa Azul</a> surfshop<br /><a href="http://www.allgirlskatejam.com/">All Girl Skate Jam</a><br /><a href="http://www.activemailorder.com/Active/retail.aspx?j~&">Active Ride Shops</a><br /><a href="http://www.2felons.com/">Two Felons</a> Skate shop<br /><a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=72912752">House of Kasai</a><br /><br /><br />Karen Anderson Designs<br /><br />Check back often to watch the prize list grow!Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-8271234181640880092008-03-04T16:26:00.000-08:002008-03-04T16:29:28.542-08:002008 Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/R83pQMVOVSI/AAAAAAAAACM/nCrMBX_8TDU/s1600-h/DSC_1508.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/R83pQMVOVSI/AAAAAAAAACM/nCrMBX_8TDU/s320/DSC_1508.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174048011315991842" /></a><br /><br /><br />The nonprofit Skateboard Moms Inc. is proud to present their fifth annual charity event, the MIGHTY MAMA SKATE-O-RAMA™, Sunday May 11th (Mother's Day) at the Laguna Niguel skateboard park in Orange County, Calif. <br /> <br />The MIGHTY MAMA SKATE-O-RAMA™ is party on wheels for Women Who Dare To Have Fun. The event features skateboarding women of all ages and abilities, in a non-competitive, family-friendly atmosphere. You don't have to be a "mom" to participate--all women are welcome, along with any and all supporters, male or female, young or old.<br /><br />The action begins at 10 am, with introduction of the Skate Moms at 11 am. As always, this year's event will feature another Rockin' Raffle of great skate gear and other cool goods with proceeds benefitting La Habra-based Rosie's Garage, an afterschool program for kids in need. <br /><br />This year's Official Mighty Mama Honoree is '70s freestyle legend Ellen (Oneal) Deason, who will be present at the event! For more on Ellen, click below to see her featured in a classic Skateboarding magazine's "Who's Hot!" feature:<br />http://www.oldschoolskateboarding.com/history/70s/70skaters/ellenoneil/index.html<br /> <br />The Skateboard Moms and the MIGHTY MAMA SKATE-O-RAMA™ have been featured in over 200 media outlets including Good Morning America, The Early Show, ESPN2, Fuel TV, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, Miami Herald, Boston Globe, National Public Radio, BBC Radio and many more. <br /><br />The 20,000-square foot Laguna Niguel skateboard park is located at 27745 Alicia Parkway in Laguna Niguel, CA. The skatepark charges a $10 daily fee (or $60 for an annual pass) and requires full safety gear (knee pads, elbow pads, helmet) and a signed liability waiver. <br /> <br />For more information on the Skateboard Moms or the MIGHTY MAMA event, contact Barb Odanaka at barb@skateboardmom.com. For ongoing updates, please check www.skateboardmom.blogspot.com or www.myspace.com/skateboardmoms. <br /><br />Hope to see you there!Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-58062650895458037642007-12-08T07:51:00.000-08:002007-12-08T07:56:12.373-08:00Author appearancesA BIG thank you to the folks at Valencia and Tulita elementary schools, where I visited last week. Both schools really stood out for attentive, enthusiastic crowds and fun and helpful staffs. <br /><br />Kudos to both school principals who took Skateboard Mom's introductory skateboard lesson and showed the kids just how it's done!Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-89120433978439972382007-05-29T12:08:00.000-07:002007-05-29T12:19:19.876-07:002007 Mighty Mama recapThe 2007 Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama was a big success! Nearly 40 women and their families showed up at Laguna Niguel skatepark to celebrate Mother's Day and we raised nearly $1,400 for Rosie's Garage. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/Rlx7mA1CL2I/AAAAAAAAAB0/Cr51eg16Lqc/s1600-h/DSC_1348.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/Rlx7mA1CL2I/AAAAAAAAAB0/Cr51eg16Lqc/s320/DSC_1348.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5070063173500022626" /></a><br /><br /><br />A HUGE thanks to our many, many sponsors who contributed raffle prizes, goodie bag treats and funds to comp the participants' skatepark entry fees. <br /><br />Next year's Mighty Mama event will be held on Sunday May 11th. Hope to see you then!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/Rlx8kA1CL4I/AAAAAAAAACE/pxxl4o7hcsk/s1600-h/DSC_1367.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/Rlx8kA1CL4I/AAAAAAAAACE/pxxl4o7hcsk/s200/DSC_1367.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5070064238651912066" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/Rlx8RQ1CL3I/AAAAAAAAAB8/aU8dJu58Z_U/s1600-h/DSC_1720.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/Rlx8RQ1CL3I/AAAAAAAAAB8/aU8dJu58Z_U/s320/DSC_1720.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5070063916529364850" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/Rlx6eg1CL1I/AAAAAAAAABs/sikc-pXh_oA/s1600-h/DSC_1659.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/Rlx6eg1CL1I/AAAAAAAAABs/sikc-pXh_oA/s400/DSC_1659.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5070061945139375954" /></a>Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-44691485415513680642007-04-07T14:54:00.001-07:002007-05-10T08:14:00.881-07:002007 Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/RhgUBaQdpBI/AAAAAAAAABk/40ReRz7v50c/s1600-h/Entry+%232.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/RhgUBaQdpBI/AAAAAAAAABk/40ReRz7v50c/s400/Entry+%232.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5050808996556809234" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The 2007 MIGHTY MAMA SKATE-O-RAMA™ is coming up on Mother's Day, Sunday May 13 at the Laguna Niguel Skatepark in south Orange County, CA. <br /><br />The MIGHTY MAMA SKATE-O-RAMA™ features skateboarding women of all ages in a non-competitive, family-friendly atmosphere. You don't have to be a "mom" to participate--all women and their supporters (male or female) are welcome! <br /><br />Action begins at 10 am, with introductions of the "Skate Moms" at 11 am.<br /><br />As always, our Rockin' Raffle of skate gear and other cool prizes benefits children's literacy programs--this year's beneficiary is Rosie's Garage, a La Habra-based grassroots tutoring/mentoring organization for kids in need. Our raffle loot includes $5,000 worth of prizes so far! Don't miss out! <br /><br />Prizes include brunch for four ($300 worth!) at the luxurious St. Regis Resort in Monarch Beach, LOADS of cool decks and completes, hundreds of dollars worth of dinners at local restaurants, a "Skate with A Pro!" birthday package ($750 value!) with pro skater MIKE OGAS, a private tour of ABC BOARD SUPPLY skateboard factory, and much, MUCH more. This just in: <a href="http://www.gravityboard.com">GRAVITY SKATEBOARDS</a> has donated EIGHT skateboards (plus wheels, DVDs, tees)!!!<br /><br />New this year: Thanks to the generous support of FANATIC Skateboards, SANTA MONICA AIRLINES Skateboards and WICKED WAHINES, the first 40 women (age 18+) to enter the skatepark will have their $10 skatepark entry fee comped! <br /><br />Check out our amazing list of raffle prize contributors!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.stregismb.com/">St. Regis Monarch Beach</a><br /><a href="http://www.champagnebakery.com/">Champagne French Bakery Cafe </a><br /><a href="http://www.pastapomodoro.com/">Pasta Pomodoro restaurant</a><br /><a href="http://www.wholefoods.com/">Whole Foods Market</a><br /><a href="http://www.wahoos.com/">Wahoo's</a><br /><a href="http://www.chilis.com">Chili's Grill & Bar</a><br /><a href="http://www.sharkys.com/">Sharky's Wood-Fired Grill</a><br /><a href="http://www.zerotohero.tv/">Pro skater Mike Ogas</a><br /><a href="http://www.smaskateboards.com/">Santa Monica Airlines Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.tumyeto.com/">Tum Yeto </a><br /><a href="http://www.vans.com/vans/index2.asp">Vans</a><br /><a href="http://www.etniesgirl.com/">etnies Girl</a><br /><a href="http://www.pro-tec.net/">Pro-tec safety gear</a><br /><a href="http://www.dcshoes.com/">DC Shoes</a><br /><a href="http://www.tonyhawkfoundation.org">Tony Hawk Foundation</a><br /><a href="http://www.skaterbuilt.com/">Skaterbuilt Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.gravityboard.com/">Gravity Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.coolgrrrls.com/">Cool Girls Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.skatelab.com/">Skatelab</a><br /><a href="http://www.blacklabelskates.com/">Black Label Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.sector9.com/2006/">Sector 9 Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://abcboards.com/content/view/26/40/">ABC Board Supply</a><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/twofelons">Two Felons Sk8 Company</a><br /><a href="http://www.juiceboxskateboards.com/">JuiceBox Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.mozambiqueoc.com/">Mozambique restaurant, Laguna Beach</a><br /><a href="http://www.partnersbistro.com/">Rick's Partners Bistro, Laguna Beach</a><br /><a href="http://www.hennesseystavern.com/">Hennessey's Tavern</a><br /><a href="http://www.lasirenagrill.com/">La Sirena Grill</a><br /><a href="http://www.sk8kleen.com">sk8kleen</a><br /><a href="http://www.curlygrrlz.com/">Curly Grrlz Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.metromint.com/">MetroMint mint beverages</a><br /><a href="http://www.anniesnaturals.com/">Annie's Naturals</a><br /><a href="http://www.firstbetty.com/">First Betty </a><br /><a href="http://www.skateboardingexplained.com/">Skateboarding Explained DVD</a><br /><a href="http://www.ballistechbearing.com">RocknRons Skateboard Bearings</a><br /><a href="http://www.ballistechbearing.com">Black Hole wheels</a><br /><a href="http://www.deckcrafters.tv/">Deckcrafters Custom Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.boardpusher.com">BoardPusher.com custom-screened decks</a><br /><a href="http://www.identityboardshop.com/">Identity Boardshop</a><br /><a href="http://www.sempsongraphics.com">Sempson Graphics</a><br /><a href="http://www.derbydolls.com/">Derby Dolls Banked Track Roller Derby League</a><br /><a href="http://www.stuntteams.com/">Stunt Teams</a><br /><a href="http://www.mentalityskateboards.com/">Mentality Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.sk8supply.com/">Sk8supply.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.costaazul.net/">Costa Azul Surf Shop</a><br /><a href="http://www.wahineskate.com/">Wicked Wahine</a><br /><a href="http://www.oldskullskateboardshop.com/">Old Skull Skateboard Shop</a><br /><a href="http://www.skateboardmom.com/">Skateboard Mom!</a><br /><a href="http://www.laketahoekoa.com/">Lake Tahoe KOA</a><br /><a href="http://www.furanceskate.com/">Furnace Skateshop</a><br /><a href="http://fanaticskates.tripod.com/fanaticskateboards/">Fanatic Skateboards</a><br /><a href="http://www.blackplaguewheels.com">Black Plague wheels</a><br />Cowgirl Punk <br /><a href="http://www.prettytough.com">Pretty Tough</a><br /><a href="http://www.gogirlenergy.com">Go Girl Energy Drink</a><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/jokersskateshop.com">Jokers Skate Shop</a><br /><a href="http://www.oldmanarmy.com">Old Man Army</a><br /><a href="http://www.sk8tramps.com">Sk8tramps</a><br />Decent Hardware<br /><br />And more! (the list grows daily!)<br /><br />Raffle tickets are $1 each and purchasable starting at 9:30 AM on day of event. Raffle ticket sales will go on throughout event. Drawings will be held throughout the day. All proceeds benefit Rosie's Garage, a not-for-profit tutoring and mentoring center for kids in need in North Orange County!<br /><br />IMPORTANT: The <a href="http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us/index.asp?NID=424">Laguna Niguel skatepark</a> requires full safety gear, a $10 entry fee and signed liability waiver (if you're under 18, the waiver must be signed by parent or legal guardian). Click <a href="http://www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us/index.asp?NID=424">here</a> for waiver. The Skateboard Moms highly recommend lessons for beginners! Contact skatepark for lessons <span style="font-style:italic;">in advance</span> by calling (949) 916-7755.<br /><br />PARKING: There is a small parking lot at the skatepark, and a larger one 100 yards away adjacent to the soccer fields. If you still can't find parking, the Federal Building across the street (on east side of Alicia Pkwy.) has granted us a permit for overflow parking in Lot "L." Please use crosswalks! Do not play chicken with the cars here--it's deadly! Do not park directly on Alicia Parkway as your car will be towed.Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-1458648664044881272007-03-09T12:30:00.000-08:002009-04-26T17:06:13.193-07:00Fun School Visits<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/RfHEsDGXA6I/AAAAAAAAAAY/6ECZGJKqTfU/s1600-h/Roynon1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/RfHEsDGXA6I/AAAAAAAAAAY/6ECZGJKqTfU/s320/Roynon1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5040025719029564322" /></a><br />I really enjoy visiting schools, but lately the fun factor has really increased. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Roynon Elementary in La Verne, a cute "small town" east of Los Angeles. I go to a lot of schools, but this one had such a positive energy--from the teachers to the students to the custodian--I found I was smiling long after I left.<br /><br />One of the perks of my job is getting to know lots of interesting characters. Not just from my books, but the real-life people I meet at schools, libraries and bookstores. At Roynon, Principal Jim Symonds struck me as perhaps the most mellow school principal I've ever met. Here is he gamely participating in a "skateboard lesson" from Skateboard Mom. You're a good sport, Principal Symonds!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/RfHGHDGXA7I/AAAAAAAAAAg/bsnqgv7u4jU/s1600-h/Roynon2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:right;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/RfHGHDGXA7I/AAAAAAAAAAg/bsnqgv7u4jU/s320/Roynon2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5040027282397660082" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/RfHGuzGXA8I/AAAAAAAAAAo/xV4nC-QUrDc/s1600-h/Roynon3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:left;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/RfHGuzGXA8I/AAAAAAAAAAo/xV4nC-QUrDc/s320/Roynon3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5040027965297460162" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/SfT25J-wE1I/AAAAAAAAAKo/BzBjaiJrM3Y/s1600-h/B+ollie+school"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/SfT25J-wE1I/AAAAAAAAAKo/BzBjaiJrM3Y/s320/B+ollie+school" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329155720878232402" /></a>Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-8376232289415352342007-02-22T11:34:00.000-08:002007-02-22T11:43:14.539-08:00Appearances!Lots of fun events and appearances coming up! <br /><br />California Readers luncheon (Feb. 24), Family Festival of Books at Chino Fairgrounds (Feb. 25), Roynon Elementary (Feb. 27), Newport-Mesa Author Festival and Lincoln Elementary (March 8), Ekstrand Elementary in San Dimas (March 23) and Murrieta Elementary (March 27).<br /><br />Looking forward to meeting you!Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-76595756284841447962007-01-15T17:35:00.000-08:002007-01-15T17:38:04.643-08:00The First PagePlease join me on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at THE FIRST PAGE bookstore in Newport Beach, CA. I will be reading and signing my latest book, Smash! Mash! Crash! There Goes the Trash! The event begins at 10 am. <br /><br />For details, please visit www.thefirstpage.net or call the store at (949) 644-5437.<br /><br />See you there!Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-17366937580007248952007-01-15T17:08:00.000-08:002007-01-15T17:28:22.844-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/RawoujKuwdI/AAAAAAAAAAM/TJhkYpiz65c/s1600-h/SMASH_jacket.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_TQ9g97b_udY/RawoujKuwdI/AAAAAAAAAAM/TJhkYpiz65c/s200/SMASH_jacket.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5020432464790602194" /></a><br />My latest children's book, Smash! Mash! Crash! There Goes the Trash! is now available in bookstores and online. Illustrated by Will Hillenbrand, Smash! Mash! Crash! is a rhyming picture book for the young trash truck lover in your life. <br /><br /><br /><br />The reviews have been excellent.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From Midwest Book Review: </span><br /><br />SMASH! MASH! CRASH! THERE GOES THE TRASH! By Barbara Odanaka will prove a delight for any child, urban or rural, familiar with the early wake-up call of the garbage truck. A rhythmic and noisy text filled with appealing sounds follows two garbage trucks on their route - and dogs, pigs, and more who can't wait for them to arrive! Perfect for read-alouds.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From Julie Cummins, Booklist:</span><br /><br />Another book about garbage trucks? Well, yes, but instead of focusing on a swaggering, loudmouthed vehicle, as Kate McMullan does in I Stink! (2002), this book stars a couple of pigs. Leaping out of bed early in the morning, the pigs watch two garbage trucks groaning, gobbling, and grinding as they make their noisy rounds. Hillenbrand's textured illustrations, in egg tempera and ink on canvas, depict the machines as giant, mechanical toads on wheels. The midnight-blue background gradually lightens to cream as daylight comes and the garbage workers (also pigs) pick up their loads, including cast-off furniture and dirty diapers. After the big buildup, the end is rather tame, but the rhyming text is as descriptive as the art ("Gooey, gloppy. / Slimy, sloppy. / Truck's a rolling bug buffet. / Flies a-buzzin' by the dozen-- / lapping up that cheese souffle"). The antics of three dogs drooling after the trucks in anticipation of fallout extend the comedy. <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">From School Library Journal's Joy Fleishhacker:</span><br /><br />PreSchool-Grade 1–Rhythmic, rhyming language abounds as two piglets welcome the early-morning arrival of a pair of Rumbling, roaring garbage trucks. All of the offal details are here as the green behemoths gobble up everything from apple cores and dirty diapers to broken furniture. Smiling porcine workers, with <span style="font-style:italic;">Greasy gloves…sticky boots…/stains a-plenty on their suits, feed the beasts while Flies a-buzzin'/by the dozen enjoy a feast at the rolling bug buffet.</span> <br /><br />After completing all of the Crushing,/cramming,/screeching,/slamming, the vehicles thunder away, leaving the youngsters to re-create the action with their toy replicas. Done in ink and egg tempera on canvas, the vivacious two-page paintings convey the text's enthusiasm and energy. The trucks, shown from the rear and personified with mouthlike hoppers and red brakelight eyes, gleefully munch their way through an array of vividly colored refuse. The pigs are appealing, and readers can follow the antics of their dogs as they rush outside to be part of the fun. Pair this onomatopoeic offering with other tongue-tingling read-alouds, such as Kate McMullan's I Stink! (2002) and Andrea Zimmerman and David Clemesha's Trashy Town (1999, both HarperCollins), for a crash-bang storytime on a perennially popular topic.Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-75320240396152019952006-09-15T23:57:00.000-07:002006-09-16T00:00:23.314-07:00New Poster<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/2991/1566/1600/BarbPoster.0.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/2991/1566/320/BarbPoster.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Big thanks to Peter Mounier of Mounier Giclee in Morro Bay, CA for blowing up Ralph Palumbo's photo of me into poster size. Peter is a whiz with the giant scanner!Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-31910769996301082352006-08-29T22:55:00.000-07:002006-08-29T22:56:27.841-07:00OC Kids storyFun story in the September 2006 edition of OC Kids magazine. (Special thanks to photographer Ralph Palumbo and his daughter/assistant for all their patience getting this shot just right.)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/2991/1566/1600/OC%20Kids%20pic.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/2991/1566/400/OC%20Kids%20pic.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-88187547579181636012006-08-19T10:17:00.000-07:002006-08-19T10:22:22.238-07:00East Coast Wrap UpHad a terrific turn out for the East Coast Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama last Sunday. Nearly 20 women met at Wakefield Skatepark to spin our wheels. Special thanks to Patti Hurst for going out of her way (so many times, so many ways) to make the event so great. For photos, check out Maggie Winters' shots at:<br />http://web.mac.com/mj.642/iWeb/Site/Home.html <br /><br />Below: Patti and I in our post-skate delerium!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/2991/1566/1600/B%20and%20Patti%20Hurst.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/2991/1566/320/B%20and%20Patti%20Hurst.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-1151931618107934062006-07-03T05:59:00.000-07:002006-07-29T12:20:06.153-07:00Washington D.C. on Aug. 13th<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2058/1105/1600/dailypilotphoto.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2058/1105/320/dailypilotphoto.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Calling all East Coast skate women (you don't have to be a "mom" to roll with us): the next Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama will be on Sunday, August 13th in the Washington D.C. area. <br /><br />We will meet at 2:30 pm at the Wakefield Skatepark in Annandale, VA (skating starts at 3 pm). The skatepark is located at 8100 Braddock Rd. in Annandale, VA. <br /><br />Phone: (703) 321-7081<br /><br />website: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/skatepark/<br /><br />Wakefield Skatepark is offering a special discount rate of $4 for women 18 years old and up. The skatepark rents helmet, elbow and knee pads for $5/day (the Skate Moms highly recommend wrist guards, too, but the skatepark only has a few pair so bring your own). Please wear full safety gear and SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK! <br /><br />Novice lessons, compliments of the International Society of Skateboarding Moms, available on a first-come, first-served basis. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2058/1105/1600/Barb%20drop%20in%20Woodward%20West.0.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2058/1105/320/Barb%20drop%20in%20Woodward%20West.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />After a couple hours at the skatepark, we'll grab some grub then move on to an (as of yet) unspecified spot in D.C. for our Rolling for Reading book campaign. This is where we skate while handing out books to kids. My publisher, Putnam, very generously donated several boxes of new children's books for this roll-out. Yea Putnam! If you'd like to participate on this roll-out, please bring a backpack in which to carry some books. If you have new or GENTLY used books you'd like to bring a lot to contribute, by all means do. <br /><br />Directions to Wakefield Skatepark:<br /><br />From the Beltway, take Exit 54-A West, skatepark is approximately one-quarter mile off the Beltway at 8100 Braddock Rd. in Annandale, VA. Phone (703) 321-7081.<br /> <br />Please check back here for updates (especially the morning of the 13th, just in case!).<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2058/1105/1600/Vans%20session2006.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2058/1105/320/Vans%20session2006.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-1148014046178924362006-05-18T21:45:00.000-07:002006-06-13T14:11:38.676-07:00MMSOR report<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2058/1105/1600/MM06group.0.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2058/1105/320/MM06group.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Well, Sunday, May 14 was one awesome day indeed. The 2006 Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama was so much fun, I wish Mother's Day came twice a year. Nearly 30 moms and "aunties" came out for the celebration at Laguna Niguel skatepark along with many, many supporters. <br /><br />Particpants included Isabelle C., Amy B., Kristin M., Wednesday A., Melissa S., Patricia M., Maureen F., Mandy E., Nellie J., Tracey S., Rose B., Gale H., Sharie L., Patrice G., Jaime S., Tamara M., Quynn L., Sheila K., Elaine N., Vicky O., Ji H., Christy N., Dawn C., Karena G. and me.<br /><br />A special moment, for me personally, was the arrival of my parents, Orlando and Dorothy. My dad, who decades ago drove my friends and I all over kingdom come looking for cool skate spots, is now wheelchair bound due to a stroke three years ago, but I still saw a flicker of happiness in his eye when I jumped on my board and did a few skate tricks for old times' sake. <br /><br />A huge thank you again to all the incredibly generous sponsors who donated product to our amazing raffle, which netted $729 for the library at Orangewood Children's Home. Sponsors included:<br /><br />Gravity, Fanatic, Skaterbuilt, Van's, etnies, Skatelab, Pro-Tech, Bell, Judi Oyama, RockinRonsRockets, Justin's Custom Bags, Backleash, Tum Yeto, Curly Grrlz, Barnes & Noble, Diedrich's Coffee, Chili's, BJ's Pizza, Champagne Bakery, HB Wahine, Infinity Boardshop, artist Gale Hart, Sempson Graphics, Vitamin Water, Maggiano's, Sk8kleen Soap, pro skater Mike Ogas, Sk8supply.com, Connie's Skate Place and many others!<br /><br />A huge thank you to Master of Ceremonies Dan Hubbard of Stunt Teams for doing his always awesome job (third year in a row, yea!). Big thanks to to all the volunteers, especially Kristin M. and her brood, for helpful service.<br /><br />The Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register gave us fantastic coverage--front page of both papers' Metro sections and lead photos on both their websites. Links to both can be found at www.webvira.com/skate/mmsor <br /><br />Next up: the Eastern Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama in Washington D.C. on Sunday Aug. 13th. Details TBA.Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-1147555030727913242006-05-13T14:15:00.000-07:002006-07-30T22:54:22.360-07:00Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama May 14!We are one day away from our big annual event!<br /><br />We have one awesome raffle this year (with all proceeds going to the library at Orangewood Children's Home). If you're around Laguna Niguel, CA, please come by to watch and/or buy some raffle tickets to support the cause! Tickets are $1 each or 25 tickets for $20!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2058/1105/1600/MMSOR06banner.0.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2058/1105/320/MMSOR06banner.0.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />2006 MIGHTY MAMA SPONSORS<br /><br /><br />Van’s (20 pair of skate shoes)<br />Gravity Skateboards (2 decks, 3 sets wheels, t-shirts, hats) <br />Fanatic Skateboards (6 decks in three sizes).<br />Etnies Girl (10 pair of skate shoes) <br />Vitamin Water (6 cases of beverages) <br />Chili’s ($100 in gift certificates)<br />Maggiano’s ($50 gift certificate)<br />Champagne Bakery ($50 gift card)<br />BJ’s Pizza ($100 in gift certificates) <br />Skaterbuilt (1 deck, 2 sets of wheels) <br />Sk8kleen (100 “skateboard wheel” soaps & gift bag) <br />Art by Gale Hart <br />Identity Boardshop <br />“Skate Date” lesson with pro skater Mike Ogas<br />Tum Yeto (12 shirts and sweatshirts)<br />Bell safety gear (36 pair of kids’ elbow/knee pads) <br />Backleash (skateboard leashes)<br />RocknRonsRockets skateboard bearings <br />Sk8supply.com ($25 gift certificate) <br />Dustin’s Custom Bags (two bags)<br />Pro Tech (six helmets in new cool colors) <br />Curly Grrlz Skateboards (six T-shirts) <br />HB Wahine (gift basket with hoodies; mini-ramp tickets) <br />Diedrich Coffee ($10 bag of beans)<br />4 Alva padded skatebags (donated by skatemom Amy!)<br />Sempson Graphics (cool MMSOR banner)Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831663.post-1146153934659433572006-04-27T09:02:00.000-07:002006-07-30T22:52:45.686-07:00Ladies' Home Journal May issue<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/2991/1566/1600/LHJ%20photo%201.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger2/2991/1566/400/LHJ%20photo%201.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br />Check out the May issue of Ladies' Home Journal, a magazine I never expected to find my way into! <br /><br />Freelance writer Stephanie Stephens did an excellent job, and I was really impressed by the fact checking crew at LHJ. They went over each and every detail!<br /><br />Page 150 of the May 2006 issue if you're interested.Skateboard Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11203402758238250201noreply@blogger.com0