I’ve been tagged to nominate my top five children’s books. Thank you, Jennie! Rules: 1. Thank whoever’s nominated you and share their blog link. 2. Let us know your top five children’s books. 3. Nominate 5 people to do the same. 4. Let your nominees know you nominated them. It’s near impossible to choose only… Read more »
Vintage Christmas
I wasn’t sure if I had time to sneak in one last post for 2017, but then while going through old pictures I decided why not just toss on a few. A nice excuse to again wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hope those who celebrated Hanukkah this past… Read more »
It’s Snowing Snowmen!
I love how WordPress makes it snow on my blog each year for the month of December. Noticing this, I decided to whip up a post regarding snowmen (although, as always, this could lead me in all sorts of directions). There’s something about the round jolliness of snowmen that brings a smile to even the… Read more »
More 2017 Picture Books!
It’s that time again and I’m happy to share another baker’s dozen of 2017 picture books. These are all recent releases from a wide variety of publishing houses. My brief first impressions are jotted down beside each cover, but I’m sure you’ll agree these thirteen books are all worth a look. Here they are in… Read more »
John James Audubon
John James Audubon (April 26, 1785 — Jan. 27, 1851) became interested in drawing birds and nature during his childhood in France. When he was 18, he moved to America where he began an in-depth study of North American birds. By the time he was 41 years old, his portfolio had become quite impressive. Audubon… Read more »
One Lovely Blog Award
Many thanks to Dtills from “Invisible-No-More” for nominating me for the One Lovely Blog Award. Be sure to take a trip over to her place for gorgeous pictures, food, and inspiration. Here are the rules for accepting this award: 1. Each nominee must thank the person who nominated them and link their blog in their… Read more »
How to Use Goodreads
I’ve never reblogged before, but since this post on the fabulous Writers’ Rumpus Blog was written by me, I thought I’d give it a try.
The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss
My last post was about a visit to Emily Dickinson’s house in Amherst, Massachusetts. Well, during that same trip, we also visited The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum in nearby Springfield. Since The Cat in the Hat is celebrating its 60th year in print, it seemed a good time to check it out. Theodor Seuss… Read more »
A Visit with Emily Dickinson
Emily Elizabeth Dickinson (December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886). A few months back I was able to visit Amherst, Mass., where Emily lived and wrote most of her amazing poetry. Only a handful of her poems were published during her lifetime, but she left behind hundreds for future generations to enjoy. Her first collection was published in 1890… Read more »
My New Book News!
I’m very excited to announce I’ll have a new middle-grade novel (ages 9-14) coming out within a year or two (release date still to be determined). Roller Boy is about Mateo Garcia, a young city boy who wants desperately to be good at something —something that will take him from that skinny little kid with the big hair to someone… Read more »
