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Beth Anderson

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Beth Anderson, a former teacher, loves digging into history and culture for undiscovered gems, exploring points of view, and playing with words. She is drawn to stories that open minds, touch hearts, and inspire questions. Born and raised in Illinois, she now lives in Loveland, Colorado.

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Beth Anderson When I'm stuck I go for a walk, share with my critique partners, or delve into themes and ideas online with articles that will stretch my thinking. Qu…moreWhen I'm stuck I go for a walk, share with my critique partners, or delve into themes and ideas online with articles that will stretch my thinking. Quotes about the theme or from the person I'm writing about, articles from different viewpoints, and asking questions that force me to research another aspect are always helpful. Questions with WHY or HOW push me forward.(less)
Beth Anderson The best thing about being a children's writer is talking to kids about books, sharing how a story came to be, and digging out history and making it m…moreThe best thing about being a children's writer is talking to kids about books, sharing how a story came to be, and digging out history and making it meaningful for them. (less)
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Behind the Scenes: “Social Media for Authors: How to Show Up Online Without Losing Your Mind” by Kristin Tobias

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The Princess and the Grain of Rice by Tina M. Cho
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I have always loved multicultural versions of classic folktales, and this Korean tale based in fact is a beauty! In this timeless story of virtue, the text engages readers, offering connection as the girl meets challenges. Facing doubts and fears, sh ...more
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Hope Rode by Lauren H. Kerstein
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A fabulous story of the power of books for young and old, especially in hard times—to lift, inspire, educate, encourage, entertain, and so much more. More than the story of stalwart librarians delivering books through challenging conditions, the read ...more
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I LOVE this book! It is amazingly complex, simple, and profound at the same time and allows the reader, of ANY age, to connect emotionally. This will spark conversation, sharing, and empathy in homes, schools, libraries, and any where else the book i ...more
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No Brain the Same by Lindsay H. Metcalf
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Sharing how others see the world opens up our thinking to build empathy, understanding, and acceptance. Such an important book! Each spread contains 3 types of text with different purposes: poetry provides a window, a sidebar provides more informatio ...more
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Twelve Daring Grays by Nora Nickum
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Beautiful art and lyrical text share a little known behavior of gray whales in which they risk beaching themselves in pursuit of food. This book is sure to inspire a quest for more information about these fascinating creatures and whale-size respect ...more
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The Ocean's Heart by Jilanne Hoffmann
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Gorgeous and fascinating, this book shares the mind-blowing wonder of nature. You won’t dip your toe in the ocean again without thinking of all the tiny creatures with all their magicalness that sustain the ocean and world. An important story, too fo ...more
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The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang by Stan Yan
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This story of family, friends, fears, culture, and the ups and downs of childhood is funny, tender, and engaging on multiple levels. The personalities of the characters jump off the page through expressive art and voice. For many readers, this story ...more
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Beatrice and the Nightingale by Patricia Newman
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A truly lovely story of connection in so many ways. Beatrice Harrison's love of music comes alive in text and art as we follow her path to play the cello. When the notes of her cello connect to a nightingale and bring together their songs, readers ex ...more
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101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up (Revised Edition) by Bianca Schulze
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I found classics that nurture cultural literacy, as well as a diverse range of books to provide window, doors, and mirrors for young readers. More recent releases on their way to becoming classics abound. And seeing many of my personal favorites that ...more
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