Though we writers are surrounded by our characters, and life in our heads may be busy and even chatter-y, writing is still really a solitary activity. And we don't know, as we are writing, if the stories we are working on will ever be found by readers. That's why getting out into the world and meeting those who've read … [Read more...] about Celebrating in Monticello — Better Than Fireworks
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Bringing Tibet to the Classroom, Bringing the Classroom to Tibet
Good news for The Chiru of High Tibet! The National Science Teachers Association - Children's Book Council's Outstanding Science Committee has named the book to the "Outstanding Science Trade Books for Students K-12" List for 2011. I hope that teachers who work with students of all ages will want to use this book. I … [Read more...] about Bringing Tibet to the Classroom, Bringing the Classroom to Tibet
Chiru Videos to Share — And Barley Crackers
My trip back to Maine to see family and talk about the chiru book was a highlight of this season. Thanks to my cousin Pat Dickinson who did so much to get ready for the library visit, my sisters Laura and Audrey Briggs who keep me grounded, and other family and friends who helped make those days so special. While in … [Read more...] about Chiru Videos to Share — And Barley Crackers
Going Home
One party for The Chiru of High Tibet wasn't enough for me. So when the Board of the Turner Public Library in my home town invited me to come and share the story of the book, I immediately said yes. The party was last Sunday at the library and what a party it was! The Board members had done a wonderful job of … [Read more...] about Going Home
Celebration! Celebration!
On Sunday we had a little party for The Chiru of High Tibet at The Perfect Blend here in Mount Vernon. What's more fun than celebrating a new book with friends who love books? We were more than seventy who ate barley crackers and goat cheese, talked about books, about Tibet and the chiru, about the goodness of good … [Read more...] about Celebration! Celebration!
Drama in the Carriage Shed
This week I have been with my mother at my sister Laura and her husband Bruce's place in Maine while Bruce and Laura are away on vacation. Their buildings include a remodeled 18th century farmhouse, carriage shed and barn. My mother likes to walk in the carriage shed for exercise. One afternoon we were out strolling and … [Read more...] about Drama in the Carriage Shed
