Thank you to everyone who requested me for a Skype author visit on World Read Aloud Day. One of the teachers also needed activities to go with Sumo Joe so I found some activities and wanted to post them for next year. Pink Stripey Socks, a fabulous kids’ craft blogger, has two great sumo activities…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
Cover Reveal! The Teacher’s March!
Today, I am thrilled to do the cover release for The Teachers March! How Selma’s Teachers Changed History by Sandra Neil Wallace and Rich Wallace, illustrated by Charly Palmer. I have been thinking a lot lately about activism. Can one person can make a difference? In controlling what we can control — as parents, as…
How To Find The Right Mattress For Your Child
A good night’s sleep is critical at all ages. Children’s rapid brain growth and physical development mean that their little bodies need the right amount of quality sleep every night. Getting that sleep begins with choosing the right mattress and there are a lot of brands that offer high-quality mattresses, Nectar, for example. Here are several factors to…
Win my Book Bundle #Giveaway for #bookgivingday!
14th February is about getting books into the hands of as many children as possible on 14th February #bookgivingday Today is International Book Giving Day. To celebrate, I am giving away books. Please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom to win my book bundle. I am also giving away 2 more book bundles on…
Cover Reveal of My Newest Book: Asian Pacific American Heroes!
I’m thrilled to announce my newest book: Asian Pacific American Heroes! Meet 18 Asian Pacific American leaders from yesterday and today! From musician Bruno Mars and Olympian Chloe Kim to chef Niki Nakayama, these real-life heroes inspire us to learn about Asian Pacific American history, language, and culture. It’s middle grade non-fiction for ages 8…
Learning About Oyster Farming & Oyster Books
For my son’s birthday last year, I was finally able to book his oyster farm tour at Island Creek Oysters in Duxbury. My son loves oysters on the half-shell. It’s not surprising that he’s also the best shucker in the family. The oyster tours were all booked last summer, so I made sure to book…
Why Kids Should Play More Than One Sport
Alison Foley on why kids should play more than one sport and how coaches can support multi-sport athletes. Alison Foley is the winningest coach in Boston College history. As the former head coach of women’s soccer, her program went to eight Sweet 16’s, three Elite Eights, and the 2010 College Cup (Final Four). She also…