Erin Dionne, Kelly Carey, and I were invited to participate in a Story and Song Festival in Millis, Massachusetts organized by singer and illustrator Robert Zammarchi. Robert has brought new life to Niagara Hall in Millis by creating a performance showcase for his town. This is one example of the events that he created. Thank…
I had so much fun at the Louisville Book Festival despite still recovering from Bell’s Palsy. You might notice that my smile is a little weird from partial face paralysis thanks to Bell’s Palsy. Deedee Cummings, a fabulous board member of Read Your World, created the Louisville Book Festival in 2020 to address the book…
Thank you to Jay Sugarman and the Innovation Showcase for featuring the Inaugural Newton Children’s Book Festival! p.s. Related posts: Announcing the Inaugural Newton Children’s Book Festival! I’ll be at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival 2024! To examine any book more closely at Amazon, please click on image of book. As an…
I’m thrilled to be part of the Millis Story and Song Holiday Kids’ Book Fair! I hope you can join us on Saturday, December 21st from 11 am to 2 pm at the Niagara Coffee Haus in Millis, MA! To examine any book more closely at Amazon, please click on image of…
Lorien Lawrence, Janae Marks, Dan Poblocki, and Mia Wenjen gave this panel at NCTE Boston 2024. Every day, teachers ask students to be brave and take risks with both academics and social interactions. Sometimes, though, students doubt their own bravery. That’s where books come in — they’re the perfect medium to model courage…
In an unusual turn of events, NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) and NCSS (National Council for the Social Studies) conventions are in Boston on the same weekend! NCTE’s Heart, Hope, and Humanity Conference will be held from November 21-24 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) on 415 Summer Street which…
If you are going to NCTE in Boston, please come to our panel! How Stories Can Help Students Feel Brave and Take Risks Sunday, November 24, 2024 9:00 to 10:15 AM Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) 415 Summer Street Every day, teachers ask students to be brave and take risks with…