Babies and Toddlers (0-2 years) & Preschool (3-5 years): Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years):
For fun, I’m entering Susanna Leonard Hill’s “Halloweensie” contest this year. The rules: write a children’s story about Halloween in 100 words or less using the words costume, dark and haunt. Happy Halloween, everyone! Too Much (97 words) By Susanne Whitehouse Costumed kids are on the prowl Mummies stalk and werewolves howl. Haunted ghouls walk side […]
Picture Book Idea Month (PiBoIdMo) is just days away! The concept is simple: come up with 30 picture book ideas in the 30 days of November. Can you do it? Are you up for the challenge? Head over to the website of picture book author and blogger extraordinaire, Tara Lazar, to sign-up. I’ve participated the […]
I am an avid collector of words. When I hear something interesting or profound, I write it down. I love attending children’s literature conferences and hearing authors, illustrators, agents and editors impart their infinite wisdom on all things in the world of children’s books. There are usually a few gems that I scribble down and […]
A little word humor to kick off the work week…
I participated in another #PBPitch party on twitter today. You could pitch up to three of your picture books for agents and editors to read. If you get a favorite from one of them, then you get to submit! You can find more details about Picture Book Pitch at www.pbpitch.com.
Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years):
Personally, I think anywhere you read a book is a great place. But I’m sure there are some unusual places that you’ve read a book or seen someone else reading. Or maybe some strange positions you’ve found a reader? I found my daughter reading her book in this position today while I was shopping for […]
Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years):
Last school year, I co-taught 4th grade math and science. In a few days, I’ll be heading back for teacher work days and this year I’m co-teaching 5th grade reading and writing. I guess I better brush up on my rules! Eye before flea…
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