Education and parenting. Helping your child with reading, math, science and getting along with others.
Josh Funk kindly offered to do a book event with me so for my book launch for Food for the Future, I scheduled a Storytime at Hummingbird Books, a new independent bookstore in Chestnut Hill/Newton MA, near where I live. Because Food for the Future came out on May 23, 2023, the closest weekend landed…
Please welcome my guest author, Valerie Bolling, with her list of 7 picture books about making music. I met Valerie from a KitLit diversity and inclusion committee that we sat on together. I found her to be a great leader, solution-oriented, and supportive. At that time her debut picture book, Let’s Dance, was about to…
Our trip to visit an oyster farm in Duxbury, MA turned into Food for the Future. Not all my kids were able to attend that experience so when we were on the Big Island of Hawaii, I made sure to visit the abalone farm tour there. It wasn’t the same experience as we did take…
Welcome to the world of education in 2023, where dynamic teaching strategies unlock the doors to enhanced student engagement and understanding. It’s not just about what we teach anymore; it’s also about how we deliver it. Teaching strategies have evolved and reshaped the industry, becoming more flexible, adaptable, and technologically driven. In this article, we…
Today’s list is all about sustainable farms, to find friends for my newest picture book, Food for the Future. What are your favorite books on sustainability and/or farms? Thanks for sharing! I’m giving away 25 copies of Food for the Future. Please fill out this form to get a copy. 11 Children’s…
Boredom is no fun. Filling any free time with personal or work responsibilities is tempting, but getting ahead of your to-do list isn’t as rewarding as a hobby. Give your brain a break by embracing your hobbies. With some encouragement and understanding, you’ll gain a new perspective on having fun that makes life more enjoyable….
How do you illustrate race? It’s a complicated question. How do you illustrate Latinx, for example without putting them in ethnic costumes? What about Asians? How do you depict their eyes? I noticed this challenge years ago when I ran the Read Your World celebrating Multicultural Children’s Book Day Instagram account and wanted to highlight…