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October 20, 2014
FALL CRAFT: Spooky Halloween Rings
I like making and writing crafts for many reasons. As a former teacher, I find they’re a valuable and fun way to teach kids how to follow step-by step directions. The written directions can also be used as models to … Continue reading →
October 15, 2014
SPECIAL OFFER for TEACHERS: Let GOODNIGHT, ARK sail into your classroom with a FREE Skype Visit!
To celebrate the release of my debut picture book GOODNIGHT, ARK, I am offering a dozen free Skype visits which can be scheduled anytime between now and December 19th. For each 15 – 30 minute FREE Skype visit I will: … Continue reading →
October 13, 2014
Do Your Children Ever Catch YOU Reading?
This summer Pragmatic Mom ran a wonderful challenge entitled “Kids Caught in the Act… of READING!” and all summer parents sent in adorable pictures of kids caught in the wonderful act of … READING! I love the idea of catching our children reading … Continue reading →
October 6, 2014
FINDING EXTRA FUNNY BITS: An Extension Activity for GOODNIGHT, ARK
One of the basic rules of picture book writing is that writers need to let the illustrations tell part of the story. Teachers, parents, and kids can have fun looking for this principle in action in GOODNIGHT, ARK. This activity … Continue reading →
September 30, 2014
Do You Floss Your Stories?
Today I’m posting over at Pens and Brushes, my critique group’s new blog, on the topic of flossing our stories. Curious? Well, then please check it out!
September 26, 2014
Special Story Time at FIRE ME UP!
This past Tuesday I partnered with FIRE ME UP, a ceramics and art studio in Cranford, for a very special story time. The afternoon was such a hit, that I hear another one is in the works. Stay tuned for details! … Continue reading →
September 24, 2014
GOODNIGHT, ARK Blog Tour: FINAL Stop (And a Skype Visit Giveaway!)
As a teacher (and later as a parent) I loved finding fun, creative extension activities for the books we were reading. More thoughts on this over at Tina Cho’s lovely blog as I make my FINAL tour stop! There’s also a … Continue reading →
September 22, 2014
GOODNIGHT, ARK Blog Tour: Stop TEN
My tour winds down this week with two last stops. (Phew, because my arms are kind of tired from all that rowing.) The winds are good, however, so sail on over to Leandra Wallace’s blog for an interview in which a … Continue reading →
September 18, 2014
GOODNIGHT, ARK Blog Tour: Stop NINE
I have just had the best time being interviewed by the delightful picture book author and kid lit blogger, Tara Lazar. We chatted about skunk, wild boars, writing and more. Please stop by. It’s easy. Just click here!
September 17, 2014
GOODNIGHT, ARK Blog Tour: Stop EIGHT
Set sail this morning for stop eight on the GOODNIGHT, ARK blog tour where I’m sharing my thoughts on what Noah and his ark have taught me about the writing process. Thank you, GROG for having me!
