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1710, 2019

Sharing and Caring: Lovely to hear from fans around the world

See what is happening in England!   And these kind words from CA: Amazing Teachers do Amazing things I am a 2nd grade teacher working at a school in Anaheim, California.  This is my 20th year at the same school and mostly in 2nd grade. Our school is a title 1 and the majority of our students come from low income families.  My school is located in the inner city of Anaheim.  Through the years, my students have encountered many things that are too painful to discuss.  However, through it all, they still come to school with [...]

3009, 2019

Help Make Reading a Priority!

Honored to be part of this Program in Pittsburgh, PA.     Sponsored by this amazing organization Learn More here: https://www.readingreadypittsburgh.org/about_us Donate here:https://www.readingreadypittsburgh.org/donate At this very special Library In Homestead, PA Find a dragon, build a Galimoto   READ!!  Help Make Reading a Priority all children!  

1508, 2019

Lucky in Pittsburgh: City of Asylum: Jasmine Warga

In Pittsburgh we are so lucky to have The City of Asylum Bookstore@ABC City. The bookstore offers many frequent free events with opportunities to meet and hear authors, poets, musicians and artists encouraging cross-cultural exchange.  Not to mention the broad and unique selection of cross-cultural (and more) books for children, young people and adults. That's where I met Jasmine Warga!  See more about Jasmine and her books here: http://jasminewarga.com/about   See what this unique bookstore is here: About Us City of Asylum creates a thriving community for writers, readers, and neighbors. We provide [...]

107, 2019

Just a Picture book?

The 4th round of edits for one of my upcoming picture books is complete!   Now on to the copy editor. So if you ever were inclined to think, "just a picture book" think again. My most recent draft is filed under Bear -14. Draft #1 was titled Missing Leaves Mystery...3 years ago.  14 drafts!  And that was before the edits began. The current title is one of 6 working titles.  Several significantly different stories. Now on to the next project!  There are so many.  Which one needs my attention first?  The garden? [...]

2606, 2019

Looking for a Retreat where you can Write and Relax?

Try the Algarve in Portugal. Aqua Ventura (Find it here: https://www.aqua-ventura.com.) has everything.  Magic, whimsy, quiet beauty and all kinds of adventure if that is what you are looking for. Or combine a writing retreat with outdoor hiking, biking, beaching, kayaking, climbing and surfing. Looking for inspiration or just want to finish that manuscript or polish that final draft?  Maybe you need to rejuvenate before you begin your next project.  Treat yourself after that sale of your recent book?   This is where you need to be. Bring a friend or there are [...]

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