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Jenny Brown’s Art and Wine Experience at Hudson Chatham Winery
I love Jenny Brown‘s collage classes. I believe this is my fourth class with her! This was a fun and full day at the Hudson Chatham Winery, a connection she made while creating art daily before work at Tatte in Back Bay, Boston. In this art and wine experience, we had two art sessions,…
Josh Funk’s WHO DONUT? Book Launch at Porter Square Books
Josh Funk’s book launch for his potentially last book in the Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast series was a lot of fun! You can experience it here: p.s. Related posts: FOOD FOR THE FUTURE Book Launch with Josh Funk at Hummingbird Books Josh Funk and Carrie Finison at Brookline BookSmith Josh Funk’s Top…
ALA and Meeting Simon Tam
Simon and I met years ago when he was seeking letters of support for the appeal to trademark his band’s name. At that time, we met over the phone. During the creation of We Sing from the Heart, we met over Zoom and via email. I also follow him on social media, so it feels…
Activities for We Sing From the Heart
We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez ALSC Notable Children’s Book 2025 Carter G. Woodson Book Award Middle Level Honoree Orbis Pictus Recommended Book for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children California Eureka Non-Fiction Award Honor Book Junior…
Woody’s Words by Lisa Rogers Picture Book Launch
There is something so gentle and comforting about reading Lisa Rogers’ books. She really gets into the soul of her subject and presents them in such a deeply sensitive and engaging way. Woody’s Words is another triumph! I was thrilled to learn more and share it with you, my reader! p.s. Related posts: Lisa…
How Anime And Manga Are Being Used To Support Japanese Learning
You can learn Japanese in a more natural way by exploring the worlds of anime and manga. These stories use the same language people speak every day, so you hear and see Japanese words in realistic settings. Speech patterns, tone, and slang from your favorite shows and comics make lessons feel more familiar and easier…







