What is minimalism? On the surface, it may seem like this practice boils down to “own less stuff.” However, it goes well beyond avoiding wanton consumerism, involving a mindset shift. Instead of filling your life with random objects, you make room only for those that spark joy, in the words of organizing legend Marie Kondo….
Barbara Dee on Parenting in Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet & GIVEAWAY!
“A powerful depiction of the impact of climate change on a young activist’s mental health.” —Kirkus My kids are stressed out about the planet. My oldest child is so concerned that, as an Industrial Design major at RISD, she’s minoring in Environmental Studies. I’m worried too. You should see me in the kitchen policing the…
Dinosaur Atlas blog tour & GIVEAWAY!
Welcome to the National Geographic Kids Dinosaur Atlas Blog Tour! To celebrate the release of the National Geographic Kids Dinosaur Atlas on September 20th, come along on a blog tour that spans the continents as we showcase not only the most awesome dinosaurs, but also highlight the geography, environment, and climate that supported these ferocious, fascinating, and fabulous…
Improve Your Essay Writing Abilities With Amazing Tricks
Improving essay writing abilities deals with writing skills and research abilities. Follow this article to enrich your essay-writing abilities with some tricks.
8 Picture Books Featuring Outdoor Activities & GIVEAWAY!
Please welcome my guest author today, Valerie Bolling. I’m excited to watch her career take off as an author. For some of us, the Covid lockdown was a time that stymied our creative output but for Valerie, it was the exact opposite. I’m so proud of her and the amazing books that she has created….
Organizing Your Home to be On the Go
If your family is like most modern families, this means that where you live is your home base, but you also spend an awful lot of time zooming from one activity and event to another. When you have kids, it often seems that you are constantly on the go, whether you want to be or…
Book Announcement! Postcards from Malcolm X: How Yuri Kochiyama Became a Civil Rights Activist
I am so thrilled to be making a book with Angus Yuen-Killick, founder of Red Comet Press. The incredibly talented Keith Henry Brown will illustrate Postcards from Malcolm X: How Yuri Kochiyama Became a Civil Rights Activist. This middle grade picture book biography is slated to come out in January of 2027! p.s. Related…







