Now, more than ever, I appreciate diverse books that depict an inclusive view of America, especially on this most American of holidays, the 4th of July. I especially loved learning about Janet Wong’s inspiration behind her book, Apple Pie 4th of July. Happy 4th of July! What are your favorite children’s books to celebrate this…
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Stewie BOOM! Series Promotes Understanding & 4 Book GIVEAWAY!
Thank you to Nothing But the Truth for sponsoring this post. I’m trying something new today. This is my first sponsored post for a publisher. What I am promising is an honest review of their books. What they get by sponsoring is that I will read and review their books in a timely way. Typically,…
27 Picture Books About Strong, Independent Female Artists
My daughter is going to art school and so today I dedicate this post to her and her future classmates celebrating strong, independent female artists! p.s. She won The Newton Art Association Scholarship and didn’t tell us she entered. Picture Books About Strong, Independent Female Artists Maya Lin: Artist-Architect of Light and Lines by Jeanne Walker…
Visiting UT Austin
We took advantage of being in Texas to take a tour of U.T. Austin. It’s a large public university, considered a public “Ivy.” My takeaways: — For a large public college, it doesn’t feel overwhelming. This is perhaps because of the large acreage of the school that spreads the students out. — This school feels…
Top 10 STEM Bird Books for Bird-Watching Kids & GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Maria Gianfererrai with a STEM list for bird-watching and/or bird-loving kids! We are also giving away a copy of her newest nonfiction picture book, Hawk Rising, illustrated by Caldecott winner Brian Floca! To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. Hawk Rising by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by…
10 Upcoming Middle Grade Novels of Self-Discovery & GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Mae Respicio, with her list to explore the world using 10 Upcoming Middle Grade Novels of Self-Discovery. We are also giving away an ARC (Advance Release Copy) of her new book, The House That Lou Built that I am really loved! It has a wonderful character to fall in love…
Thrilled to rank #27 on Top 50 Mom Bloggers!
I wanted to thank Barbara Davis from Mom Trusted Choice for selecting me to be on her Top 50 Mom Bloggers list! Her blog covers motherhood and parenting with guides, reviews, helpful tips and tricks and more: “When it comes to mom blogs, there’s plenty of interesting content to read out there. I’m a mom…