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May 12, 2016
OLDIE BUT GOODIE: Write Like a TURTLE!
Want to survive, even thrive, as a writer? Then take the TURTLE approach. Enjoy! Develop a thick shell. The business of writing is not all butterflies and daisies. It’s hard work with a steep learning curve and lots and lots of … Continue reading →
May 9, 2016
Family M.E.S.S. – Children’s Librarian Lauren Antolino Chats about an Award-Winning STEM Program for Little Ones
Each year the New Jersey State Library bestows the Best Practices in Early Education Award to four outstanding New Jersey public libraries that provide exemplary literacy programs for children from birth to six years, their families and caregivers. The award comes … Continue reading →
May 6, 2016
Happy Mother’s Day: MY LITTLE ALARM CLOCK
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, I thought it would be fun once again to celebrate with a poem of mine that originally appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul New Moms : 101 Inspirational Stories of Joy, Love, and Wonder (2011). … Continue reading →
May 4, 2016
BARNES & NOBLE BOOK FAIR: Thank you, Let’s Play in Italian Preschool and Kindergarten!
I spent a lovely Saturday morning sharing GOODNIGHT, ARK with the cute kids from Let’s Play in Italian, a preschool and kindergarten in Scotch Plains. The story time took place at the Barnes and Noble in Springfield and was part of their … Continue reading →
April 28, 2016
THE POWER OF SMELL: An Olfactory Reminder for Writers
Recently, prompted by a very whiffy truck ahead of us, my daughter and I passed a most enjoyable half-hour brainstorming all the smells we love and hate. Some we agreed upon. Others we did not. Still, we both agreed that … Continue reading →
April 25, 2016
Examining LYRICAL PICTURE BOOKS with Diana Murray
Today I’m thrilled to have the delightful and talented picture book author and poet, Diana Murray, as my guest. Diana is the author of several forthcoming picture books including, CITY SHAPES illustrated by Bryan Collier (Little, Brown), GRIMELDA: THE VERY MESSY … Continue reading →
April 21, 2016
COMING THIS FALL: Goodnight, Manger BOARD BOOK Edition!
Look what’s making its first appearance at various online bookstores including Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Christian Books and more! It’s the BOARD BOOK edition of GOODNIGHT, MANGER! The release date for this new edition is October 11, 2016. It’s available for … Continue reading →
April 18, 2016
A BLOG BIRTHDAY! (And a Poem)
It’s hard to believe, but this month marks the start of my fifth year of blogging! Four years ago, I shyly and rather nervously took my first baby steps into the blogging world (and social media in general). What I have found is a … Continue reading →
April 12, 2016
SPRING POEM: The Spelling Bee
Today I am delighted to be sharing a favorite poem of mine as part of Rebecca Gomez’s POETRY WEEK BY WEEK: A National Poetry Month Celebration. Rebecca is author of Hensel and Gretel: Ninja Chicks (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, May 2016) co-written by Corey Rosen … Continue reading →
April 11, 2016
SCHOOL VISIT: Thank you, Frances C. Smith Center for Early Childhood Education
I LOVED reading GOODNIGHT, ARK to the adorable and attentive three and four year olds at The Frances C. Smith Center for Early Education in Elizabeth, NJ this morning. I was guest author as part of their Barnes and Noble Book Fair. … Continue reading →
