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WINNER OF The House That Ruth Built Pre-Order Giveaway is!

Happy April Fool’s Day! But not trick, only treats! Before I announce the winner of The House That Ruth Built pre-order give-away, Thank you! Thank you! Everyone who shared about the book, reposted, liked, loved—and pre-ordered a copy of my new picture book. Now…. scroll down for the big winner . . . ...

Poetry Challenge #289-Once More With Feeling

There are so many quotes about revision, it leads one to wonder if dreaming up pithy things to say about revision is a classic way to avoid revision…

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Fin Pal Ask Norman "What's this Dude's Name?"

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Poetry Challenge #288-Begin in Kansas . . .

March 22nd is a red-letter day! It’s officially spring! Three Two Twos—who doesn’t love saying “tutu”—and it’s the birthday of American’s Favorite Poet, Billy Collins! (If you doubt that “favorite” bit take it up with the Wall Street Journal and The New Y...

The House That Ruth Built Pre-Order Giveaway!

WARMING UP! It’s almost time for The House That Ruth Built to launch (available March 28th) which to my way of thinking means: Time for Baseball Charms & Sweet Surprises!

To cele...

Fin Pal Ask Norman "What Do You Think of Seaweed?

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Poetry Challenge #290-Maya, I Will Rise!

Judy Garland may have sung “Clang-Clang-Clang goes the trolly” but Maya made that trolly GO! Today we celebrate the birthday of San Francisco’s first female streetcar conductor—an African American woman to boot—Maya Angelou!

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Poetry Challenge #287-Not the Junk Drawer!

Happy Birthday, Naomi Shihab Nye! (A few slices of cake late and all the cheerier for it!)

Born, March 12, 1952, Naomi composed her first poems when she was 6.

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Baby's Bite! Picture Books About Siblings to Sink Your Teeth Into!

Baby’s bite! Siblings squabble! That’s reality. Reading Books about Sibling Relationships is an easy way to discuss sibling stuff with kids. And because it’s March and you are reading aloud right? Here’s a list of picture books about siblings that are—as Vampire Baby puts it, “Toothly funny!”—definitely worth sinking your teeth into: ...

Poetry Challenge #286-There is Always Light

Amanda Gorman was the first person to be named “ National Youth Poet Laureate ” ...