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Book Pairing for Educators and Writers

As a teacher I often looked for books that worked well together so that my lessons would be richer and allow my students to see things from different author’s points of view. I love the opportunity to compare and contrast literature to expand my own understanding and create higher order thinking possibilities for my learners.Continue reading “Book Pairing for Educators and Writers”

Nine Years Blogging Anniversary

I’ve shared photography, poetry, interviews with other authors and creators, book reviews, and other content. I’ve scaled back a bit but have a few posts coming up with book pairings for educators and readers that I’m looking forward to sharing. As always, thanks for stopping by!

March Reading Statistics

My March reading included 18 noteworthy books that earned 4 and 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews shared on Goodreads (mostly 5 stars) for a total of 57 books this year. I previously posted books read in February and January Here’s what I’ve read in March: 12 picture books 1 early reader 2 middle grade 1 youngContinue reading “March Reading Statistics”

February Reading Statistics

My February reading included more noteworthy 4 and 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ reviews I shared on Goodreads (mostly 5 stars) for 20 books! This Goodreads screenshot shows I’ve read 40 books (it should be 39) nineteen in January but I’m not sure what happened. Here’s what I’ve been reading: 14 picture books 1 middle grade 1Continue reading “February Reading Statistics”

2026 New Goals

In January, 2024 I committed to participating in Haiku Saturday sharing my own photography and penning a new micro-poem, usually following the 5/7/5 format each week. I followed through on that commitment 100 times which feels like an accomplishment. At the time, there was still a thriving writing community on Twitter and #HaikuSaturday was partContinue reading “2026 New Goals”

Winner Announcement 12/16/25

Congratulations to Marcia Strykowski winner of a copy of author-illustrator Ann Koffsky‘s most recent book, FAIRY GODBUBBIE’S SHABBAT published by Intergalactic Afikoman! Marcia, please email me at ljrwritenow @ gmail.com with your mailing address so that I can connect you with Ann. And thank you, Ann for sharing your book with us. Readers, if you’re lookingContinue reading “Winner Announcement 12/16/25”

Welcome Author-Illustrator Ann Koffsky – Giveaway Alert

Today I have a wonderful new picture book to share FAIRY GODBUBBIE SHABBAT, published by Intergalactic Afikoman, September 9, 2025 and an interview with author-illustrator Ann Koffsky. FAIRY GODBUBBIE SHABBAT is a fun reminder that we need to unplug and spend time as a family! You can read my review . She is the authorContinue reading “Welcome Author-Illustrator Ann Koffsky – Giveaway Alert”

Winner Announcement 12/1/25

Congratulations to Robin Currie winner of the giveaway from Audrey Barbakoff author of MAZEL TOES!, illustrated by Anitta Soble. Robin, please email me at Ljrwritenow @ gmail to let me know if you want the Ask-Me-Anything, a picture book critique (fiction, rhyming or non-rhyming, up to 1000 words), or the Virtual School Visit and IContinue reading “Winner Announcement 12/1/25”