September came and went and the calm, but productive days of summer are gone. School is in full-swing and as a teacher, that means very little time for my “side gig” as a writer. I managed to get through a couple children’s books that I’d recommend, but that makes my list super short this month. […]
In March of this year, I attended the SBCWI MD/DE/WV conference with my good friend and critique group buddy, Nicole Groeneweg. After listening to Traci Todd, the Executive Editor or Abrams Appleseed, Nicole and I were inspired. We decided to collaborate on a board book series to submit to her. Abrams Appleseed specializes in books […]
Ahhh! Summertime! Lazy days and more trips to the public library. I attended a Children’s Literature Conference at Shenandoah University in June, so many of the books on this list are by the fantastic authors and illustrators I met there. Preschool (3-5 years): Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grades (8-12 […]
As research for an ABC story I’m working on, I read stacks and stacks of alphabet books. Gosh, there are a lot! Here are my favorites. Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years):
I’ve been reading up on books written my mentor, Ellen Jackson. You will see a few gems of hers on this month’s list! Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years):
April is Autism Awareness Month According to the Autism Speaks website, “Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control […]
We got a TON of snow this month and I was able to read a TON of books. Here are a few that I’d recommend. Preschool (3-5 years) and up: Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grade (8-12 years): Young Adult+ (14+ years):
Of the books I read this month, here are the ones I’d recommend. I’ve had fun reading books by Roald Dahl with my students! Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grade (8-12 years): Middle Grade (8-12 years) & Young Adult (12+): Happy reading!
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):
Preschool (3-5 years) & Early Elementary (5-8 years): Early Elementary (5-8 years): Middle Grades (8-12 years):
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