This is a great weekend. It is time to get out and join the Great Backyard Bird Count. The GBBC is an annual event begun in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. It is a four-day event held in February with the goal of creating an overview of the […]
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Book Inspired San Diego Field Trips
I believe that children’s books are perfect starting places for field trips. We’ve been inspired to visit places and learn more through many of the things that we first discovered on library and bookstore shelves. This past month was filled with these book and place excursions. GROWING AN ARTIST: The Story of a Landscaper and […]
Read to Me as we #ReadYourWorld
It is the 10th anniversary of the #READYOURWORLD celebration of children’s books celebrating diversity in children’s books. I have been part of this movement since it began and have been excited to see the numbers of books featuring children and families representing many cultures, ethnicities, abilities, languages increasing over the years. This year, I’m happy […]
How to Make a Christian Advent Book Stack Calendar and bonus gift tags
Our family loves to read picture books and as we begin the Advent season I’m excited to be sharing a Christmas story that I wrote. Recently rereleased in a new edition, Raven’s Gift: A Feathered Flight of Faith tells of a young raven who hears the angels announce the birth of Christ. He sets out […]
Nancy Bess Had a Dress – Cover Reveal!
Book News – Nancy Bess Had a Dress Cover Reveal! The cover reveal for NANCY BESS HAD A DRESS is finally here! This sweet book is illustrated by creative artist Angela C. Hawkins, written by me, and published by Gnome Road Publishing. Isn’t it wonderful? This is an exciting part of the book journey for […]