Friendships seem even more precious these days, in the face of challenges, large and small. I am grateful each week for the way this feature on my blog brings me new and wonderful friends, like Shelley Johannes who I met this summer at nErDCamp MI. Today, we are celebrating Shelley’s utterly charming new chapter book,… Read more »
Carol Baldwin is a huge supporter of children’s literature, which makes her a dear, dear friend of mine! I adore people who do their utmost to help shine the spotlight on the wonderful books being published today. I asked her to share a bit about what she does, and she graciously agreed. Blogging for Fun and… Read more »
“Time and good friends are two things that get more valuable as we get older.” I couldn’t find the author of this quote, but it sure speaks to me. And I am one lucky gal because many of the people I know are not only good friends, they are amazing writers. Karen Rivers is a… Read more »
I owe Megan Frazer Blakemore and Karen Harrington huge apologies. Somehow, instead of running Megan’s guest post last week and Karen’s today, I ran them both last week. So I’m asking YOU to help ME make it up to them! Please go to Megan’s post and to Karen’s post and read them. (That, in and… Read more »
I just finished this book: And I loved it! I think you will, too. Even if you aren’t fond of chickens, you will fall for Sophie Brown’s chickens. They are, well, the title of the book says it all: unusual. And so is the enterprising and industrious Sophie, who misses her Abuelita so much after the Brown… Read more »
Can I say “thrilled” about today’s guest post? Not only is the kind, generous and forward thinking Laurie Thompson in the house, but she is bringing along my favorite illustrator who has shaked (shooken?) Roy Rogers’ hand: Paul Schmid. You are in for too much fun, including a giveaway so pay attention. In honor of… Read more »
When I was growing up, “like a girl” was an insult. But nowadays, who wouldn’t want to throw like Mo’Ne Davis, run like Mary Cain, or use her brain cells like Deepika Kurup? Girls can do so many amazing things, which is why I am celebrating April with a Girl Power Giveaway: you can win… Read more »