I need to think of a good word for a friend that I’ve never met. Because that is the word I need to describe Dana Alison Levy! Her huge and caring heart allows her to write lovely, humorous and thoughtful books. And we’re so lucky because today she’s telling us a bit about her newest… Read more »
There are so many terrific people in the kid lit world, and Margie Culver is pretty near the top of my list. She has inspired me in so many ways over the years by her bravery and her positive outlook. She not only loves dogs and books, she loves to connect kids with each. Today’s essay gives us… Read more »
“A book is like a garden carried in the pocket.” Chinese proverb
How much fun to host a fellow historic fan today! Please welcome Rob Skead; I know you are going to love his inspirational story. My father never ceases to amaze me. Several years ago, while doing genealogy research, he discovered that we had an ancestor, Lamberton Clark, who fought in the American Revolution. My… Read more »
What a great Friend Friday this is! Not only do I get the honor of hosting Elana K. Arnold, I get to giveaway TWO copies of her book, The Question of Miracles. All you have to do is leave a comment below or tweet about this post (earn extra brownie points by doing both!). … Read more »
“The past is not a package we can lay on the shelf.” Emily Dickinson
Today’s guest is Ilse O’Brien, Grade 5 Literacy & Language, and History teacher at Wilson Middle School. Ilse is another of my Twitter friends who saw my plea for quiz participants and quickly said yes! So grateful for all the Ilses in this world. So here’s the first question, Ilse: Please fill in the blank. You should… Read more »
Today’s guest is Nora Galvin, a Literacy Specialist for an elementary school in Massachusetts. She is one of my Twitter friends, agreeing to play the Teacher Tuesday quiz after I put out a plea. What a trouper she is! Okay, Nora, you know the drill. The first question: Please fill in the blank: You should never… Read more »
Today’s guest’s parents must have known she was going to grow up and become a librarian and that is why they named her Alpha! Alpha DeLap can be found on Twitter, @alphaselen, or at her personal website or her school library Facebook page (she is part of the staff of St. Thomas School, in Medina, Washington)…. Read more »
It’s such an honor to host Nikki Loftin on my blog today, especially with all the buzz about her new book, Wish Girl (lovely review here in the New York Times!). I ADORED her book, The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy which is why I got bold enough to ask her to be my friend even… Read more »