Today I have for you an interview with an author of graphic novels. It’s always so interesting for me to learn about the creative process of other writers. As I mentioned in a previous blog, I’m not generally a reader … Continue reading →
It’s back-to-school month for a lot of kids. I was just talking to a friend, and we decided we were lucky to have been part of the generation of kids who didn’t have to go back until after Labor Day. … Continue reading →
I just finished reading A Girl, A Raccoon, and the Midnight Moon by Karen Roman Young. It’s a fun story about 11-year-old Pearl who wants to save her small library in her equally small New York neighborhood. After the library … Continue reading →
• Lemon custard ice cream in a sugar cone • Walks without jackets • Kites on the beach • Squeals of laughter in the surf • Bicycles with baskets carrying picnics—or puppies • Twilight at 9 pm • Planning get … Continue reading →
I had a different post for today. It was all set and ready to go. And then the Uvalde, Texas, shooting happened. Innocent children, innocent adults who were living their lives, learning and teaching in school. They’re just gone. And … Continue reading →
You might roll your eyes at the idea of everyday magic. Go ahead, I’ll wait. 😊 But when you’re done rolling your eyes, take a look around you. Finding everyday magic is a beautiful way to live. Every day holds … Continue reading →
Hello, and Happy Monday. This post talks about writing goals, but it can apply to absolutely any goal you have—and offers some ways to get you closer to success. Full disclosure, I only dabbled in writing when I was raising … Continue reading →
I wonder if you or your children grew up watching Full House. My kids did. If it came on three times a day—and sometimes it did—they’d watch three times a day. Just to recap, Full House was a show about … Continue reading →
I remember just how I felt when I was a kid and had an assignment to begin a project. Do you remember that feeling? Excited to create something but scared to death that it won’t come out as planned and … Continue reading →
My belief is that all children are creative. I believe all children should learn how to use their voice. I believe the lives of all children can be uplifted with books. I believe children need to know how to take … Continue reading →
