Next month Agriculture in the Classroom will hold its annual conference in Providence, Rhode Island. June Jo Lee and I will be sharing the keynote speaker's role. This conference brims with the enthusiasm of teachers who are excited about what they are doing and eager to share. I have attended several times and always … [Read more...] about Excited to announce
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The Magical Season of Seeds
For me this is the time of year when the magic begins. It's always the same--one seed, small enough to tuck under a fingernail, a bit of soil, water and sunshine. And soon a sprout. And a few months after that: a basket of tomatoes or a table full of chilis. It's always the same and always exciting. As a … [Read more...] about The Magical Season of Seeds
Kimchi Taco Time
Waiting for taco time It's Friday! For Ren in Kimchi Taco Time, Friday night is taco night. So Friday seems the perfect day to announce this new book, written by June Jo Lee and me. The book will be published on October 6, one day before National Taco Day on October 7, just in time for taco-loving readers (and who … [Read more...] about Kimchi Taco Time
One Book Two Book Festival
In addition to the reading participants can meet amphibians, write about amphibians, practice drawing amphibians. It will be a fun way to spend a winter Saturday. For more information https://www.iowacityofliterature.org/onebooktwobook/#1655234890322-6673f1f8-cfe2 I hope to see you. Please come up and say Hi. … [Read more...] about One Book Two Book Festival
A Wonderful Pizzazz Afternoon
Sidekick Coffee and Books knows how to throw a book party. Yesterday's Kidlit Pizzazz Festival was a wonderful time of yummy warm drinks--or ice cream, Dog Man!, so many beautiful children's books, and authors! There is worry that kids are not reading as much now as in earlier times. I was heartened by yesterday's … [Read more...] about A Wonderful Pizzazz Afternoon
Listening to the conversation
Recently, Rachel Doody, Digital Marketing Manager at Charlesbridge Children's Books put together a panel including Phyllis Root, Liza Ketchum, and me--authors of Turtles Heading Home. Also on the panel were Eamon Caffrey, Turtle Research Coordinator at the Wellfleet Audubon facility in Wellfleet Massachusetts, and … [Read more...] about Listening to the conversation
