Soaring Praise for Swifty's Big Flight

"A perfect way for grown-up birders to introduce the young people in their lives to the wonders and rewards of birding. Swifty's Big Flight calls for swooping up the kids, the rain gear and binoculars and heading outside." -- The Oregonian Sunday Book Review, Nov. 9, 2008

"A fantastic book!" -- The Oregon Birding List

"...a local story set during the return of the Chapman Swifts to their fall roost ... a wonderful new children's book." -- Audubon Society of Portland newsletter, September 2008

"You’ll...find Swifty’s Big Flight a fun read with the little ones in your life, as well as a great way to introduce them to the wonders of birding." -- Pilchuck Audubon Society newsletter, September 2009

"If you have a little one, this book is excellent! Swifty’s Big Flight by Lee Jackson is a delightful, well-written chronicle with beautiful illustrations...of a Vaux’s Swift’s first long flight." -- Madrone Audubon Society newsletter, May 2009

"This book will be enjoyed by parents and children alike
as they read about and root for Swifty on his first BIG
flight!" -- North Central Washington Audubon Society newsletter, March 2009

"...an engaging adventure story, appropriate for elementary school-aged children, offering fun facts and lessons about Vaux's Swifts. A great read for kids and adults!" -- Five Valleys Audubon Society newsletter, March 2009

A "children’s book you just can’t miss.. It’s a big adventure!”-- Food Front Cooperative Grocery newsletter

A "sweet story...nicely illustrated with wonderful, imaginative black and white drawings." -- Coeur d’Alene Audubon Society newsletter, September 2009

"Watch out! When reading the book to your children during bedtime, expect such questions as “Daddy! Did little Swifty ever make it to South America?” and “Mommy! What is Swifty going to do tomorrow?” Lee Jackson has left plenty open for an equally exciting and thrilling part-two book!." -- Fresno Audubon Society newsletter, September 2009





The story of a little bird on a big journey...

Swifty's Big Flight is the story of a Vaux's Swift's first big flight as he journeys south for the winter from his home in the Pacific Northwest. The book lightly weaves fun scientific facts about Portland's own Vaux’s Swifts into the fictional, family-oriented narrative.

A local artist, working with the author and Audubon Society of Portland ornithologist, provided the illustrations and hand-lettering.

A percentage of book proceeds is donated to the Audubon Society of Portland.

Friday, March 13, 2009

Thank you Third Street Books in McMinnville!



Thursday, March 12, 2009, McMinnville, Ore.

Many thanks to Anna and the owners of Third Street Books for hosting a delightful book reading and signing event for Swifty last night. We had a terrific time visiting with the children and families in the Willamette Valley wine country.

After reading Swifty's Big Flight, we shared milk and cookies. One of the members of the audience asked why the Swift's are not so much of a phenomenon in the spring as they are in the fall. It was a great question and one we are going to have to ask of our friends at the Audubon Society of Portland.

Clearly these little birds are roosting in chimneys and tree hollows on their way back north each year. We see them in the Chapman Elementary School chimney in the late spring. But, we don't see them in the huge numbers like we do in late August and September.

Please mark your calendars for Saturday, September 12, 2009, 11 AM, for our return to Third Street Books. We will be doing a Saturday morning reading encore!

P.S. McMinnville is a beautiful town. The old downtown area is postcard perfect with beautiful little shops and quaint eateries. We are thrilled to have a chance to return. We encourage people looking for something unique to do on a weekend to head out to McMinnville where there's a lot more going on that just the Spruce Goose, apparently!
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