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This was my first time to watch the Battle of Lexington and Concord Reenactment even though I live twenty minutes away. I have always wanted to watch this but it seemed to fall too close to the Boston Marathon which goes through my town. This year was different. It’s the America 250th, our Semiquincentennial, and…
Here is Wonder Why by Lisa Varchol Perron storytime book event at Molly’s Bookstore in Melrose, Massachusetts! Wonder Why by Lisa Varchol Perron, illustrated by Nic Henderson Giant sky, brightest blue, like an artist painted you. How I wonder, wonder why, why are you so blue, big sky? This is a charming picture book…
Please welcome my guest author today, Lydia Lukidis. She has a list of 10 STEM Picture Books About Planet Earth. We are giving away a copy of her newest book, Up, Up High: The Secret Poetry of Earth’s Atmosphere. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. —- I’m a big fan of…
Thank you to NCSS for this award, and congratulations to everyone on this list. I am humbled and honored to be amongst you all! NCSS established the Carter G. Woodson Book Awards for the most distinguished books appropriate for young readers that depict ethnicity in the United States. First presented in 1974, this award is…
I’m thrilled to be doing the cover reveal for a new picture book biography on a timely topic! Award-winning author Jeff Gottesfeld and #OwnVoices co-writer Michelle Y. Green introduce us to another important historical figure who deserves to be better known. Fight for the Right to Read: Samuel Wilbert Tucker and the 1939 Sit-Down Strike…
The Half Moon farming method is a way to turn arid and semi-arid infertile areas into productive farmland in Chad, Kenya, and Mauritania. It’s a simple solution: capture rainwater by digging catch areas in a half-moon shape. Reviving this traditional farming technique has transformed the land and the lives of the people who live there….
Art projects and school supplies have always been essential parts of learning and creativity. Historically, classrooms and homes have struggled to contain the growing collections of materials and completed projects. Overflow can lead to clutter, lost items, and frustration for both parents and students. Managing this overflow effectively helps create a more organized and productive…