Today’s guest is both a wonderful writer and a very dear friend. I met Claudia at a local Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) when I was new to Colorado. To be honest, didn’t have many friends at the time, so when Claudia was introduced as the guest speaker and called ‘someone anyoneContinue reading “Welcome Author Claudia Mills – Giveaway Alert”
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Summer Reading and Learning for Teachers by Clare Landrigan & Penny Kittle
Jamie shows up early for class and wraps himself around a Matt de la Pena novel. You have heard a story like his before: he’s never been a reader, is… Summer Reading and Learning for Teachers by Clare Landrigan & Penny Kittle
Reflecting on the Week
One of the things I love about nature is how it’s always changing. The light at different times of day creates new views. This was taken early evening when the wind had subsided. The greens were glowing in a way I’d never noticed before. I hope the images and rhetoric from the news this weekContinue reading “Reflecting on the Week”
The Best Part of Being An Author
An author in the Spotlight
Tomorrow, I’m honored to be featured in the Children’s Books Spotlight Series which shares stories of authors and illustrators. You probably enjoyed the Last full moon of the decade and I’ve shared many other moon photos in my blog over the years. I’ve learned through many readers how strong an impact the moon has onContinue reading “An author in the Spotlight”
Reflections on a School Visit
I’ve been meaning to share this for a week but I’ve been under the weather and had a few deadlines. I love visiting schools to share ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON with children. It’s fun to watch them respond to the story and then talk about it afterwards. I also share a slide show withContinue reading “Reflections on a School Visit”
Bookstore Magic
The picture book community is full of supportive people who help each other in a variety of ways. We are an interconnected web of authors and illustrators who may have never met in person, but truly are friends. The photo above, taken last Friday, has two of the most supportive members of this community. JulieContinue reading “Bookstore Magic”
Six Months Later – Six Highlights
ALIANA REACHES FOR THE MOON was released on 2/19/19 (An author’s reflection in no particular order) Reconnecting with children I used to teach and their families and knowing how proud they are that I reached this goal. Being on panels and in groups which connected me with authors of distinguished status. Being part of ApollopaloozaContinue reading “Six Months Later – Six Highlights”
Author-of-the-Month (follow up to Shop Local)
I truly enjoyed the month of April as Author-of-the-Month at all four Timbuk Toys stores in Denver. It was lovely meeting people and sharing Aliana Reaches for the Moon. Toy stores are such a happy place. I received a warm welcome each time I visited a store from both the employees and shoppers. I enjoyedContinue reading “Author-of-the-Month (follow up to Shop Local)”
Shop Local
There are so many ways and reasons why it’s important to support local businesses. Independent book stores are my favorite places to visit no matter where I travel. It’s been a while since I shopped for toys, but for the month of April I’ll be spending a lot of time at a Denver toy store,Continue reading “Shop Local”
