I am so thankful for Barbara Gruener’s beautiful review on her blog, The Corner on Character. Take a look . . . Title: Nancy Bess had a Dress Author: Claire Annette Noland Illustrator: Angela C. Hawkins Publisher: Gnome Road Publishing Birth Date: March 19, 2024 Suitable for: ages 5-8 Themes: recycling, creativity, history Brief synopsis: When […]
Share the Joy with Christmas Legends
One of the joys of the Christmas season is sharing stories that have been passed down for generations. They change over time and become legends, often with heartwarming conclusions. There are stories about candy canes, Santa Claus, elves, and reindeer. As most authors do, I used mentor texts as I retold an old Christmas story. […]
We’re Going on a Leaf Hunt – A Bookish Field Trip
We’re trying to spend time outdoors on these beautiful fall days and are excited to see the leaves on the trees changing colors. There are many great books featuring trees and leaves – here are three we enjoyed before we went on a leaf hunt: WE’RE GOING ON A LEAF HUNT By Steve Metzger […]
Five Reasons to Celebrate Christmas in July
When bringing a Christmas book to market, there is usually a short seasonal window that your book will be featured in bookshops, libraries, schools, and churches. But shouldn’t a good book be read and enjoyed in all seasons? As the author of RAVEN’S GIFT: A Feathered Flight of Faith (illustrated by Desiree Cordon and published […]
A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse
Raise your hand if you’re planning to experience the total solar eclipse on April 8th! I imagine most people in North America are going to be trying to get a glimpse. I’m heading to Texas for the show and am getting prepared. So for this bookish field trip, I have been reading a fabulous selection […]