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December 29, 2021
12 Days for Writers: Day 3
Children’s author Julie Hedlund, challenged participants of her 12 Days of Christmas for Writers series to post SUCCESSES (rather than resolutions) on our blogs this year. She believes the way New Year’s resolutions are traditionally made come from a place of negativity – what DIDN’T get done or achieved in the previous year. Instead, she suggests we set goals …
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October 17, 2021
Calling Picture Book Writers | #PBCritiqueFest is here!
Alright, folks, have you got a completed picture book manuscript (or two or seven or more like me?) and would love to get fresh eyes and feedback from talented authors, illustrators, and/or agents on your project? Now is your chance! Click on over to #PBCritiqueFest and fill out the registration form and you are automatically …
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September 30, 2021
#FallWritingFrenzy Contest Entry: SEA IN THE SKY
SEA IN THE SKY By Christine Alemshah [WC: 196] The stormy sea sky mocked me. Could Daddy and I see the same sinister moon? Hopefully, he’s tucked safely inside his ship, not in danger of falling overboard as the swirling clouds suggested. “No costume, Beatrice? It’s almost time for trick-or-treating,” called Mom. I kicked the …
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September 19, 2021
How to use twitter lists and bookmarks
Hello everyone! Are you on Twitter? Have you heard of bookmarks? Or lists? I’ve received questions about these tools lately, and I wanted to share a how-to guide and why you might want to utilize bookmarks and lists on Twitter. I’m an organization queen, so they help me feel better about my twitter navigation experience, …
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March 31, 2021
#SpringFlingKidLit contest entry: FLORY’S FAIRY WINGS
Thank you for this delightful Spring Fling Kid Lit contest opportunity Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez and Ciara O’Neal. I found my gif HERE. I now present my tiny tale introducing Flory, The Garden Fairy. FLORY’S FAIRY WINGS By Christine Alemshah WC: 149 At graduation, Flory and her fairy friends debuted wings displaying their true power. Willow’s …
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March 22, 2021
Virtual Spring Break ideas for kids
So… Spring is coming up, and just like last year, things are looking a little different. I know we are all itching to get out! Our family included! And this year, our family does have a plan to get out … a little! But, largely — we will still be at home, so we will …
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March 5, 2021
My #50Preciouswords entry – The Kindergarten Train
There’s a lovely little contest hosted by children’s author, Vivian Kirkland, going on right now for children’s writers, and there’s still time to enter through 3/7/21 if you’d like to join! The rules are quite simple to follow. Write a story with a beginning, middle, and end appropriate for children 12 and younger in 50 …
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February 24, 2021
Picture Book Review: Cow Says Meow by Kirsti Call | Read this one out loud!
Cow Says Meow Author: Kirsti Call Illustrator: Brandon James Scott I had the pleasure of reversing Kirsti Call’s latest picture book “Cow Says Meow.” Here is the book blurb on the back cover: Read this zany picture book full of mixed-up animal sounds out loud. Fun puns and wordplay will have readers mooing, neighing, and …
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February 21, 2021
Firsts Books — Confidence Builders for Pre-Readers
Whether you prefer phonics-based methods, sight-reading methods, or some combination of both when teaching your children to read, one of the first things to consider is how to instill in them a desire to flip through a book, point out the words or pictures, and ‘read it’ on their own. This will boost confidence in …
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February 19, 2021
12 x 12 in 2021 – Back after a long break!
It’s official! I’ve signed up for the 12 x 12 Challenge hosted by Julie Hedlund! My first time doing so since 2013. I had started participating the previous year, in fact here is my original badge from 2012. I can hardly believe it’s been that long! So far I have 1 full draft, 2 partials & …
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