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Katrina is an EPIC leader. Word of the Week with Guest Cat Michaels (4/20/2015): #KidLitWow

We are thrilled to have the paw-some author Cat Michaels here to introduce the Word of the Week this week.  Not only is Cat a talented author but she also has been an epic supporter to new independent authors - just check out her Author 101: Tips and Tricks for Indie Authors posts.  Thank you, Cat, for introducing this week's Word of the Week: EPIC. Friend, be sure to connect with Cat, below.Can you use the word EPIC in a sentence?  Connect with our guest, Cat MichaelsAuthor Website * Facebook * Twitter * YouTube * Pinterest * Google+


GloGirly DesignStanley & Katrina Don't forget that we have free printables to go along with the Words of the Week. Visit Cool Mom Printables on Teachers Pay Teachers to download our printables.

If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); Pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!  This post has been included in:  We are most creative with our videos. How are you creative this week? Find great homeschooling blog posts.Thank you for reading and sharing,
Did you catch the entertaining new episode of The Write Chat, where Erik and Felicia interview author Tara Lazar?



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★ The Write Chat ★ Tara Lazar is in the house!

Erik & Felicia interview author Tara Lazar in this month's episode of The Write Chat. Tara is the author of the picture book The Monstore and is also the creator of PiBoIdMo. View the episode on Erik & Felicia's website  or click here to view it on YouTube.
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Katrina's Word of the Week.
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Katrina is an AVID treat connoisseur. Word of the Week with Guest Jaclyn M. Bartz (4/13/2014): #KidLitWow

We are thrilled to have the paw-some author and illustrator Jaclyn M. Bartz here to introduce this week's Word of the Week. Jaclyn is the author and illustrator of The Retired Tooth Fairy.  Thank you, Jaclyn, for introducing this week's Word of the Week: AVID. Friend, be sure to connect with Jaclyn, below.Can you use the word AVID in a sentence?  Connect with our guest, Jaclyn M. Bartz Author & IllustratorWebsite * Facebook * Twitter * Google+* YouTube * Blog


GloGirly DesignStanley & Katrina Don't forget that we have free printables to go along with the Words of the Week. Visit Cool Mom Printables on Teachers Pay Teachers to download our printables.

If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); Pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!  This post has been included in:  We are most creative with our videos. How are you creative this week? Find great homeschooling blog posts.Thank you for reading and sharing,
Did you catch the newest episode of The Write Chat, where Erik and Felicia interview author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez?

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Wordless Wednesday Writing Prompt: The Newest Disney Infinity Character? #WW

It has been a while since we've posted a Wordless Wednesday post, but today Lego decided to be extra cute and inspired a last minute post. Poem? Story? Haiku? Question? What does this picture bring to your mind?Write it below in the comments and have an amazing day! We are excited to participate in Wordless Wednesday Blog Hops.
We encourage you to visit them as well.
Thank you to all of the fabulous hosts!
     
While we are here... mark your calendars for the upcoming episode of The Write Chat with guest Tara Lazar on April 17th! Thank you for reading and sharing,
Did you catch the newest episode of The Write Chat, where Erik and Felicia interview author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez?


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When does Katrina have FORTITUDE? Word of the Week with Guest Michelle Nelson-Schmidt (4/6/2015): #KidLitWow

We are thrilled to have the paw-some author and illustrator, Michelle Nelson-Schmidt return to introduce the Word of the Week with gusto.  This is Michelle's second appearance in this year's Word of the Week videos (first: PRECEPT). Not only is Michelle an author and illustrator, but she also has a paw-riffic "Storytime Live" show on her website.  Thank you, Michelle, for introducing this week's Word of the Week: FORTITUDE. 
Friend, be sure to connect with Michelle, below.
Can you use the word FORTITUDE in a sentence?  Connect with our guest, Michelle Nelson-Schmidt Author & IllustratorWebsite * Facebook * Twitter * Etsy Store * YouTube * Pinterest


GloGirly DesignStanley & Katrina Don't forget that we have free printables to go along with the Words of the Week. Visit Cool Mom Printables on Teachers Pay Teachers to download our printables.

If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); Pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!  This post has been included in:  We are most creative with our videos. How are you creative this week? Find great homeschooling blog posts.Thank you for reading and sharing,
Did you catch the newest episode of The Write Chat, where Erik and Felicia interview author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez?


Enter the giveaway for a chance to win one of five signed copies of Bubblegum Princess! 
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Katrina looks DAPPER in her ballroom gown. Word of the Week with Guest Taurean J. Watkins (3/30/2015): #KidLitWow

We are thrilled to have the paw-some author Taurean J. Watkins, founder of Talking Animal Addicts, back to introduce another Word of the Week (First Word: CRIMSON, Second Word: Beneficent, Third Word: Magnificent). 
Taurean's website is filled with literary animals - how paw-riffic is that? He also has created extra free printable resources for this word.
Thank you, Taurean, for introducing this week's Word of the Week: DAPPER. 
Be sure to connect with Taurean (and his characters), below.
Can you use the word DAPPER in a sentence?  Connect with our guest, Taurean J. Watkins, Founder, Talking Animal Addicts: YouTube * Website  * Facebook(T.A.A.)  * Twitter(TAA) Facebook:Swinebert & Dempsey * Twitter: Swinebert & Dempsey


GloGirly DesignStanley & Katrina Don't forget that we have free printables to go along with the Words of the Week. Visit Cool Mom Printables on Teachers Pay Teachers to download our printables.

If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); Pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!  This post has been included in:  We are most creative with our videos. How are you creative this week? Find great homeschooling blog posts.Thank you for reading and sharing,
Did you catch the newest episode of The Write Chat, where Erik and Felicia interview author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez?


Enter the giveaway for a chance to win one of five signed copies of Bubblegum Princess! 
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Katrina does not SKYLARK. Word of the Week w/Guests Julie Gribble & Lori Hanson (3/23/2015) #KidLitWow & Giveaway (Ends 4/11/2015)

We are thrilled to have the paw-some creators of the picture book Bubblegum Princess, Julie Gribble & Lori Hanson, here to introduce this week's Word of the Week. Be sure to scroll down and enter the giveaway that Julie & Lori have offered to our Word of the Week supporters - you may enter for a chance to win a copy of their book: Bubblegum Princess!
We give Lori & Julie a special paws-up, as they jumped in as fill-ins for this week's word. Be sure to watch their majestic video, as they are the epitome of Word of the Week guests. Thank you, Julie and Lori, for supporting literacy and for introducing this week's Word of the Week: SKYLARK. Can you use the word SKYLARK in a sentence? 
Connect with our guests, Julie & Lori:Julie GribbleAuthor Founder & President of KidLit.TV KidLit.TV Website  * NYMediaWorks Website   Facebook * Twitter (Julie) * Twitter (NY Media Works)  *YouTube * Pinterest * Google+Lori HansonIllustrator Website * Facebook



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GloGirly DesignStanley & Katrina Don't forget that we have free printables to go along with the Words of the Week. Visit Cool Mom Printables on Teachers Pay Teachers to download our printables.

If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); Pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!  This post has been included in:  We are most creative with our videos. How are you creative this week? Find great homeschooling blog posts.Thank you for reading and sharing,
Did you catch the newest episode of The Write Chat, where Erik and Felicia interview author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez?



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Hop on over to The Write Chat ★ Jennifer Lynn Alvarez makes toys! {Episode 8}

Erik & Felicia, co-hosts of The Write Chat, interview author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez in today's episode. Jennifer is the author of the middle-grade fantasy series “The Guardian Herd.”

* Jennifer makes toys. 
* She has giveaways on her website.
* She also shares advice for when you feel you have run out of creative ideas..
...and more!
Watch for a link to outtakes & giveaway information at the very end of the episode. Enjoy!View our episode above or click here to view it.We have another great giveaway!  Be sure to give the video a thumbs-up, subscribe to OurYouTube Channel, and leave a comment saying, "Hi!" 
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Katrina's Word of the Week.
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Katrina once PERUSED the newspaper. Word of the Week with Guests Erik & Felicia (3/16/2015): #KidLitWow

We are thrilled to have the paw-some co-hosts of The Write Chat, Erik & Felicia (our very own author), here to introduce this week's Word of the Week.
Thank you, Erik & Felicia, for supporting literacy and for introducing this week's Word of the Week: PERUSE. Can you use the word PERUSE in a sentence?  Connect with our guests, Erik & Felicia:ErikBook Review Blogger, Author & The Write Chat Co-Host Website  * Facebook * Twitter * YouTube * Google+Felicia (AKA Neighbor Girl)Author & The Write Chat Co-Host Website (You are on it!)  * Facebook * Twitter * YouTube * Google+


GloGirly DesignStanley & Katrina Don't forget that we have free printables to go along with the Words of the Week. Visit Cool Mom Printables on Teachers Pay Teachers to download our printables.

If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); Pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!  This post has been included in:  We are most creative with our videos. How are you creative this week? Find great homeschooling blog posts.Thank you for reading and sharing,
Did you catch the newest episode of The Write Chat, where Erik and Felicia interview author Bart King?



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Katrina would like an INORDINATE amount of treats. Word of the Week with Guest Bernice Seward (3/9/2015): #KidLitWow

We are thrilled to have the paw-some author and illustrator, Bernice Seward, returning to introduce another Word of the Week. 
Bernice, with her character Sheldon, introduced the word INTREPID back in November. Thank you, Bernice, for supporting literacy and for introducing this week's Word of the Week: INORDINATE. 
Be sure to connect with Bernice, below.
Can you use the word INORDINATE in a sentence?  Connect with our guest, Bernice SewardAuthor & Illustrator  Website  * Facebook * Twitter * YouTube * Google+


GloGirly DesignStanley & Katrina Don't forget that we have free printables to go along with the Words of the Week. Visit Cool Mom Printables on Teachers Pay Teachers to download our printables.

If you and/or your family completes an activity, we would love to see a picture of it, or hear all about it. You may do this in the comments below; on our Facebook page; on Twitter (use the hashtag #kidlitwow); Pinterest; Google+ - truly, anywhere you want to tell the world with gusto!  This post has been included in:  We are most creative with our videos. How are you creative this week? Find great homeschooling blog posts.Thank you for reading and sharing,
Did you catch the newest episode of The Write Chat, where Erik and Felicia interview author Bart King?



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