I was thrilled to meet the team at Nosy Crow. They just set up their U.S. operations in Lincoln, Massachusetts, near me! They held a lovely open house: I have been reading and reviewing Nosy Crow books for some time. Jannie Ho, who I met at a Newton Community Education class on writing picture books…
Earth Day Clean Up at Nahant Beach
My company, Aquent, set up Earth Day events for our employees and talent in several locations across the United States. The Boston area event was an Earth Day Clean Up at Nahant Beach. At first glance, the beach seemed pretty clean. There weren’t any visible signs of litter, but Lucy, who grew up in Nahant,…
Swimming with Dolphins and Sharks
Our fishing and snorkeling trip on the Big Island of Hawaii included an added bonus! We saw pods of Spinner Dolphins and even a large Nurse Shark near the dock! Luckily we were not in the water during the shark spotting! If you like sharks as my kids do, here’s my post on sharks with…
I’ll Be at the Chappaqua Book Festival: Sept 30, 10am-4pm
I will be at the Chappaqua Book Festival. I hope to see you there! September 30, 2023 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Chappaqua Train Station Here are a few videos from the last time I was there! p.s. Related posts: My First Book Festival: Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival I’ll be at Chappaqua…
Seven Best Teaching Strategies in 2023
Welcome to the world of education in 2023, where dynamic teaching strategies unlock the doors to enhanced student engagement and understanding. It’s not just about what we teach anymore; it’s also about how we deliver it. Teaching strategies have evolved and reshaped the industry, becoming more flexible, adaptable, and technologically driven. In this article, we…
4 Expert Tips to Help Pre-teens & Teens Grow Taller Fast
When our children enter the pre-teen and teenage years, they face a lot of significant changes – physically and emotionally. Height becomes a crucial aspect during this time, impacting not only their health but also their self-perception. As parents, we want to ensure they grow up healthy and happy, but sometimes it’s hard to know…
Highlights from USBBY NYC 2023
This was my second USBBY. Last year’s USBBY, it’s normally every other year, was in Nashville, Tennessee. I looked forward to seeing some of the same people again this year such as Jacqueline Woodson, Tim Ditlow, Angus Yuen-Killick, and also enjoyed meeting new people such as Laurie Halse Anderson… *I’m screaming here!* Laurie Halse Anderson!…