I’m thrilled to be presenting on a panel at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Josh Funk put our panel together. It’s called, “Food: The Universal Language that Connects Us All.” I’ll be joining Josh Funk, Mindy Yuksel, Jen Seiler, and Lisa Wyzlic on Friday, November 17th at 11:00 a.m. Josh Funk…
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When It Rains It Spores — Fun Fungi Books + A FUNGI GROW GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Maria Gianferrari with 8 Children’s Books about Fungi and Mushrooms: When It Rains It Spores — Fun Fungi Books! She has had a busy year with six new picture books released!! Her newest is on fungi. True story! I just so happen to be signed up for a mushroom…
FREE virtual event “Celebrating the Bilingual Child Month Together”
Read Your World Celebrates Multicultural Children’s Book Day is excited to present a free virtual event to celebrate The Bilingual Child! Celebrating The Bilingual Child Month Together Wed, Oct 18, 2:15 pm ET Register here! Amanda Hsieng-Blodgett Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett is the founder of Miss Panda Chinese, an online Chinese language, and cultural resource that provides…
Food for the Future: Sustainable Values in Children’s Books at ALAAC23
I was thrilled to get the opportunity to speak at the ALA Conference 2023 on the Diversity in Publishing stage for Food for the Future. My topic was Sustainable Values in Children’s Books. While only a handful of people attended, the CEO of Barefoot Books, Nancy Traversy, recorded it for me. That’s the extra mile…
6 Picture Books about Rainforests and How We Can Protect Them & GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome author Marsha Diane Arnold today with Books about Rainforests and How we can Protect Them. Her newest picture book is Armando’s Island and are giving away a copy. To enter, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. ——- Thank you, Mia, for having me on Pragmatic Mom. I’m here to celebrate the rainforests…
44 Children’s Books on Climate Change and Environmental Justice
This year’s Read Your World’s Classroom Kit is on Climate Change and Environment Justice. But what exactly does that mean? I am using this book list to explore this topic with 44 Children’s Books on Climate Change and Environmental Justice. Are they the same or different? What Is Climate Change and Global Warming? Climate…
Mathematics and Everyday Life: Instilling Practical Math Skills in Children
The importance of practical math skills in the daily lives of individuals, especially children, cannot be overstated. Mathematics is far more than an academic subject; it is a fundamental skill set that empowers individuals to make informed decisions, solve real-world problems, and navigate the complexities of everyday life. My dad was a math professor, so…