Welcome to the Destiny Finds Her Way Blog Tour & Giveaway! To celebrate the release of Destiny Finds Her Way by Newbery Honor winner Margarita Engle, blogs across the web are hosting guest posts from Margarita as well as the book’s photographer, Sam Trull, who is also the co-founder and Executive Director of the Sloth…
My Book News! How To Coach Girls books are back in print! Teacher’s Guide for BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US BARBED WIRE BETWEEN US in Read Across America calendar 9 Outstanding Poetry Collections for Young Readers and Teens from School Library Journal School Library Journal reviews POSTCARDS FROM MALCOLM X Thank You to Discover Nikkei…
The dorms at Northwestern University run the gamut from the standard old-school dormitory double to super deluxe! Here are the two dorm rooms that my daughter lived in. This is her freshman dorm room at Bobb on North Campus. It’s your typical old-building dorm room though, thankfully, it does have window air conditioning units! Here’s…
I am a mentor in a First-To-College program, Transitioning Together, at my local high school. My kids have not been waitlisted so I haven’t had to figure this out, but I wanted to share this a great resource from Transitioning Together for anyone who needs it. —– I was waitlisted… You should: Be proactive. If…
Being a mom is hard work! Add maintaining a home and possibly working on top of your list, and you’ve got your hands full. When will you have time to take care of yourself? Many moms choose not to, never finding the time or investing in habits and gadgets that can simplify their lives and…
Hosting parties is exhilarating, but you also have to keep your guests entertained. It’s much easier to do that after reading a few party-hosting tips like these. Read this guide to learn how to improve your entertainment skills this year and throw the best bashes anyone has ever seen. 1. Strategize Your Guest Lists You…
I have two picture book biographies coming out with Red Comet Press but not until next year. In the meantime, I’m so excited about Red Comet Press’s latest offerings! We are also doing a 5 book giveaway. Five winners can each pick a book of their choice from the Spring 2023 catalog! To enter, please…