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October 24, 2016
GUEST POST: We Don’t Grow Up, We Just GROW (Thoughts on READ ALOUD TIME) with Juliana Tyson Kissick
I am so excited to have Juliana Tyson Kissick as my guest today. We recently reconnected on Facebook, but I first met her when she was in fourth grade! She was my student. Just take a peek at that adorable class, … Continue reading →
October 17, 2016
VISUAL LITERACY: An Extension Activity for GOODNIGHT, MANGER
VISUAL LITERACY: An Extension Activity for GOODNIGHT, MANGER by Laura Sassi The ability to interpret visual clues, i.e to read the pictures, is an important skill for pre-readers and emergent readers because it encourages a deeper level of thought and … Continue reading →
October 13, 2016
SPOTLIGHT: Holiday Cards by Martha South
My mother was a storyteller. Like I am, but not exactly. While I use words, my mother used pictures to tell her stories. Her stories didn’t take the form of books. No, they came in the shape of paintings and … Continue reading →
October 11, 2016
Happy Book Birthday! GOODNIGHT, MANGER (board book edition)
Hip hip, hooray! It’s on its way! GOODNIGHT, MANGER, the board book, releases today! With sturdy pages and a padded cover, the board book version of GOODNIGHT, MANGER is terrific for littlest readers who want to turn the pages themselves. With full … Continue reading →
October 10, 2016
PUMPKIN TIME: Thoughts on Carving Stories
There’s a sudden new nip in the air and it finally feels like fall is here. With that in mind, I couldn’t resist re-posting this pumpkin-themed post from 2014. Enjoy! The way I see it, the stories we write are like pumpkins. … Continue reading →
October 3, 2016
Going on a PATTERN Hunt (Plus a Craft): An Extension Activity for GOODNIGHT, MANGER
Teachers and Parents: This is the second in a series I will be posting especially for you. Over the course of the next few weeks, and in celebration of the release of the board book edition of GOODNIGHT, MANGER, I will be posting … Continue reading →
October 1, 2016
LULLABY TO JESUS: An Extension Activity for GOODNIGHT, MANGER
Teachers and Parents: This is the first in a series I will be posting especially for you. Over the course of the next few weeks, and in celebration of the release of the board book edition of GOODNIGHT, MANGER, I will be … Continue reading →
September 26, 2016
GUEST POST: On Revising and Never Giving Up with Tami Charles
Today I am delighted to have children’s author Tami Charles as my guest. Tami and I first met at a NJSCBWI gathering at a local tea shop. She was in the midst of revising her first novel, LIKE VANESSA (Charlesbridge … Continue reading →
September 19, 2016
THE PHOTO SHOOT: A Day in the Life of a Picture Book (and its Author!)
One of the unexpected necessities (and fun bits) of being a picture book author is the occasional photo shoot. Luckily for me, my neighbor Rick Gerrity is a photographer. Four years ago (Sheesh, where did the time fly?) he … Continue reading →
September 14, 2016
FINDING A CRITIQUE GROUP: Four Tips for New Writers
After singing the praises of critique groups, I think it’s only fair now to offer a few tips on how to find a good critique group. After all, finding a critique group can be daunting, especially for a new writer … Continue reading →
