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Curious Georgia

I'm Julia DeVillers, an author of books for kids and teens who has moved to Georgia--

The FORMER SOVIET REPUBLIC of GEORGIA.

Usually, I live in Ohio. USA. But for a year or so, I'm an expat. This should be interesting...


* The most recent blog entries post at the top, start at the bottom to read in order *
Nov 17 '11
What does Tyra Banks have to do with Tbilisi? Well, for starters, she’s wearing my pants. That I wore to an Embassy Ball in Georgia. Check out:  www.facebook.com/pajants 

What does Tyra Banks have to do with Tbilisi? Well, for starters, she’s wearing my pants. That I wore to an Embassy Ball in Georgia. Check out:  www.facebook.com/pajants 

Nov 17 '11
Something from Tbilisi is still traveling: PAJANTS!

Go to the beginning, and you’ll see how the pair of pajama jeans I owned (they were a gag gift! honest!) have become a sensation. 

Jul 12 '11
My book set in the US and Tbilisi (like me!)

Jul 12 '11
Well, we are back in the USA. It was a wonderful adventure and I’ll cherish my short time in Tbilisi. My new book is out today— and the second half of the book is set in…Tbilisi, Georgia! My main character is the daughter of the President of the US, and they take Air Force One to the country of Georgia. The characters go to a supra, stomp grapes and learn some of the language: “Gamarjoba!” Sound familiar? I hope American children will learn a little about this wonderful country, and kids in Georgia will enjoy being spotlighted in an American book. Gamarjos! “Cheers!” LIBERTY PORTER, FIRST DAUGHTER: CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF is available in major bookstores, on Amazon and indie bookstores! (Support your independent bookstores!)

Well, we are back in the USA. It was a wonderful adventure and I’ll cherish my short time in Tbilisi.

My new book is out today— and the second half of the book is set in…Tbilisi, Georgia! My main character is the daughter of the President of the US, and they take Air Force One to the country of Georgia.

The characters go to a supra, stomp grapes and learn some of the language: “Gamarjoba!” Sound familiar? I hope American children will learn a little about this wonderful country, and kids in Georgia will enjoy being spotlighted in an American book.

Gamarjos! “Cheers!”

LIBERTY PORTER, FIRST DAUGHTER: CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF is available in major bookstores, on Amazon and indie bookstores! (Support your independent bookstores!)

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Mar 9 '11
Winner Dan Santat’s prizes arrived. Cloning machine not included.

Winner Dan Santat’s prizes arrived. Cloning machine not included.

Mar 6 '11

Ski season in the Caucuses. The NY Times ranked Georgia #6 on its list of Places to Go in 2011 because of its skiing.

Mar 1 '11
Nice new display at Prosperos Bookshop in Tbilisi!

Nice new display at Prosperos Bookshop in Tbilisi!

Mar 1 '11
McDonalds is smart here- kids get to pick by number exactly what happy meal toy they want. Happy kids.

McDonalds is smart here- kids get to pick by number exactly what happy meal toy they want. Happy kids.

Mar 1 '11
Tbilisi Sea on a (rare) snowy day.

Tbilisi Sea on a (rare) snowy day.

Mar 1 '11
Georgia’s fresh from the oven bread is divine.

Georgia’s fresh from the oven bread is divine.