Thank you to the Sock Fairies for reviewing Changing the Game: Asian Pacific American Female Athletes for Read Your World Day 2025! Changing the Game Asian Pacific American Female Athletes by Mia Wenjen The book is filled with inspiring stories highlighting the achievements of underrepresented Asian-Pacific female star athletes who have made contributions in…
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We Sing From the Heart in Booklist’s Spotlight on History
I am so thrilled that We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court is included on Booklist’s Spotlight on History! p.s. Related posts: WE SING FROM THE HEART wins California Eureka! Nonfiction Children’s Book Award Booklist Reviews WE SING FROM THE HEART WE SING…
Where Can I Buy Affordable Commercial Playground Equipment? A Parent’s Guide
Have you ever taken your child to a playground only to find a broken swing or a rusty slide? Playgrounds are vital for children’s physical, social, and emotional development, making it frustrating when they lack access to a safe space to enjoy and explore. As a parent, you want your children to have access to…
Mrs Wordsmith Phonics and Writing Workbooks and Games for Kids
I learned about Mrs Wordsmith at a bloggers’ event in Boston. They have some great workbooks and games for literacy and writing. I made a video of the event: Here is another video on their books and game. Unboxing// Mrs. Wordsmith Products Mrs. Wordsmith Vocabularious Card Game Mrs. Wordsmith How To Write a Story…
Family1st Portable GPS Trackers: Are They Good For Family Tracking?
Keeping track of family members, especially children and elderly parents, is a priority for many. Family1st portable GPS trackers are marketed as affordable, reliable tracking devices designed for personal and family safety. They promise real-time tracking, geofencing alerts, and extended battery life. But do they deliver? This review breaks down accuracy, battery life, features, usability,…
Whale Watching in Maui & Whale Book List
The one thing that I wanted to do most while on vacation in Maui in January was to see the whales. My husband would point out the whales while we drove around, but all I could see, even with my glasses on, was a tiny splash, or maybe a little spew of water. That was…
NCTE and NCSS 2024
I was thrilled to be able to sign books three times at NCTE and NCSS. I signed We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court at both NCTE and NCSS. It was a dream come true for teachers at NCSS to tell me that they…