Today, I have guest author team of writer and illustrator Muon Van and April Chu. Their picture book, In a Village by the Sea, has been described by The New York Times as “Breathtaking” and Publisher’s Weekly (Starred Review) said, it’s a “lovely, resonant portrait of family life that hums with quiet magic.” They have created a book list of their…
Author: Pragmatic Mom
Fight for Your Write #BICFightForYourWrite
…Cursive writing may train self-control ability in a way that other modes of writing do not, and some researchers argue that it may even be a path to treating dyslexia. from NY Times Grasshopper and Sensei interned at this fine stationery company. Felix’s penmanship is beautiful! My kids recently argued over which of them…
21 Wonderful Multicultural Dance Picture Books
First, you have to believe that it’s possible. Can a person of color become a professional dancer? These 20 Wonderful Multicultural Dance Picture Books plant the seed … but not for my kids. I could never coax my girls into dancing. My oldest did one year at the Boston Ballet School when she was four….
Write Now Read Later: Summer Writing Prompts for Kids
Are you sliding into your summer routine? Have you hit the point of boredom yet or are you still enjoying the lazy days of summer? Let’s talk, write and read about your summer. I’d love to post what you’ve written! If you want to share, please email me an image of your wonderful story and…
Finding More Great Graphic Novels for Kids GIVEAWAY
Graphic novels are my secret weapon for reluctant readers, both boys and girls, but they are also the slippery slope for newly independent readers to develop a love of reading. I became a huge fan of graphic novels when my son learned to read in first grade. Not only did graphic novels get him asking to go…
Happy 50th to the Love of My Life
Some of my readers noticed that my husband is rarely shown on my blog or social media. In fact, it was years before he first appeared on my Instagram. That’s because he doesn’t like to be in any photos. Today’s his 50th birthday and I’m out-of-town at my college roommate’s 50th birthday (he said it…
Gorilla Tough: Boxing, Books, and a Tablet
What do you associate with a gorilla? For me, it’s my boxing gym. I once took a boxing class with Nate, the other co-founder of Nonantum Boxing Club. When I saw my trainer — his cousin — I asked, “For a big guy, isn’t Nate surprisingly light on his feet?” Because if you saw Nate…