I’ve created a “work accountability group” with three of my mom friends. We all work for ourselves and it’s been hard to stay focused during this pandemic. We decided to meet at a coffee shop once a week to check-in, state our work goals, support each other, and help hold each other accountable. Our first…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
#GivingTuesday with Multicultural Children’s Book Day
I’m thrilled to announce that on December 1, 2020, Multicultural Children’s Book Day will participate (for the first time!) in #GivingTuesday, a global day of celebrations and generosity. #GivingTuesday is an opportunity for people worldwide to stand together in unity while also supporting causes that touch their hearts. This Giving Tuesday, MCBD wants to rally…
11 Picture Books Featuring Parades
Please welcome my guest author today, Jennie Palmer. You might remember her when she was here with her pizza book list. Her newest picture book, Milo’s Christmas Parade, harkens back to her days working on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade. How many people can say that?! We are giving away three copies of Milo’s Christmas…
Support a Voice Actor on the Spectrum
Please join me in supporting Jonathan Cormur, a voice actor who happens to be on the spectrum. You may recognize Jonathan from his work with his mom, Jodi, from Geek Club Books and Zoom Autism Magazine. He is the host and storyteller of Dorktales Storytime Podcast. Dorktales Storytime Podcast: Fractured Fairy Tales + Big Bang…
I Am The Shark! Cover Reveal
Today, I’m thrilled to do the cover reveal for Joan Holub’s latest picture book, I Am The Shark! I Am The Shark! Cover Reveal I Am The Shark! by Joan Holub, illustrated by Laurie Keller What makes the great white shark (one of) the greatest fish in the sea? FIN-d out in this hilarious fish-out-of-water…
10 Picture Books About People Protecting the Planet
Please welcome my guest author today, Sandra Neil Wallace, with her list on picture books featuring people who protect the planet. It’s a timely and much needed story. It’s not hard to find scientists concerned about climate change and global warming: 11,000 scientists warn of ‘untold suffering’ from the Guardian Warning: Climate change will bring…
7 Things that Make Your Admission Essay Stand Out
An admission committee considers different criteria when deciding whether to accept an applicant. Even though your previous academic performance and test scores are important, the admission essay is your chance to get the admissions reader to really understand who you are and what you are all about. Admission officers are taking a holistic approach to…







