I’m so excited to be writing a book about coaching girls with Alison Foley, Women’s Soccer Head Coach at Boston College called How To Coach Girls. We’ve been hard at work since landing the publishing contract in early January with Audrey Press and the first draft is done! Here are the chapters: Introduction What Are…
Month: April 2017
10 Big Book Format Diversity Picture Books for Storytime
My college boyfriend’s first job was working for his uncle’s educational publishing company which made these Big Book picture books. I remember him calling me (we had broken up after college but were still friendly) that he was so nervous at his first sales presentation. He psyched himself up by turning away from the classroom…
DIY Lush Bath Bombs and the Science Behind the Fizz
My 12-year-old son has had a headache for the past two months. Fast forward five doctor appointments later, and we now think he has a concussion. He found baths soothing and he likes the Lush bath bombs that his sisters gave him for Christmas. They’re pretty expensive at $7 each, so we decided to make…
I Appreciate You Gift to Students
I finally found the last I Appreciate You graduating gift certificate for PickyKidPix. Their 5th grade teacher had each student in the class writes one sentence about every other student, and these comments are typed up on a certificate and presented to teach student. It’s a snapshot of how they were perceived during their year in 5th grade….
12 Poets And Their Poetry For Kids
I had trouble relating and connecting to poetry. It seemed off-putting and too difficult. But then I realized that poetry is very personal and getting to know the poet helps to view the poetry in a whole new light. I really find that I connect more with poetry once I get to know them a…
Cover Reveal: Starring Carmen & GIVEAWAY
Starring Carmen by Anika Denise, illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gómez Meet Carmen! She LOVES the spotlight and applause. She’s an actress, a singer, a dancer—a one-girl sensación! She exhausts her parents with her nightly performances and completely overshadows Eduardo, her adoring little brother. But when Eduardo shows his big sister how much he loves her in…
#DiverseKidLit: Favorites
Our theme for #DiverseKidLit in April is Favorites. Please consider sharing diverse books and resources that support love and families. (As always, the theme is only a suggestion. Diverse posts on alternate topics are always welcome.) Thank you SO much to everyone who participated in Monday’s #diversekidlit Twitter chat! We had a wonderful conversation with a great community….