My guest author today is Erin Dealey, whose upcoming book Squirrel Draws Big Feelings (illustrated by Luciana Navarro Powell/ Beaming Books, available April 7, 2026) shows young readers how Squirrel, Porcupine, and Bear calm their BIG feelings with chalk art and friendship. Together they learn that, even when we don’t have the words to express…
Today is Read Your World Day! Let’s celebrate by: 1) Linking up diverse children’s and YA book reviews Please add your links to our Big Giant Linky: You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter 2) Join us for our Read Your World Virtual Party We will be giving away book…
My college roommate, Rosie Rios, was in town and I learned that she is charge of the celebration for America 250. She gave a speech in Lexington for the Battle of Lexington and Concord reenactment during Patriot’s Day. This year, it was held on the Saturday instead of the Monday so I was able to…
Summer camp programs are a popular and engaging way for children to explore their interests. It’s also a great way to encourage independence and build social skills. In a survey, 77% of after-school and summer programs provided life skill lessons such as communication, critical thinking, and teamwork. The friendships kids form and the unforgettable memories…
Ligament repair is a surgical procedure performed by a qualified orthopedic specialist to restore the integrity of damaged ligaments, from cruciate and collateral ligaments in the knee to rotator cuff tendons and muscles in the shoulder. A highly qualified specialist supports optimal recovery, as their expertise can influence treatment outcomes. In this guide, the spotlight…
I live in Newton, which morphed from its original name, New Town, a reference to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1688 on the land where the Waban lived, Newton is made up of 13 villages, with the intent that people could walk to their village center for their needs, such as the post office, library, and…
What a thrill to be part of the NCTE book awards celebration! The 2025 Charlotte Huck Award® for Outstanding Fiction for Children, Orbis Pictus Award® for Outstanding Nonfiction, and Notable Children’s Poetry Books and Verse Novels List winners will be recognized, with keynote speakers Antwan Eady (The Last Stand), Dan SaSuWeh Jones (Stealing Little Moon: The Legacy of the…