I’m so excited to release the new song for The Traveling Taco. It was created by Daria, World Music for Children. It’s also available on Spotify! Traveling Taco Song Lyrics by D. A. Marmaluk-Hajioannou Come travel the world with a taco and me I promise the trip will be good We’ll find…
The Louvre Museum Had No Line!
It was a few weeks after the Paris Olympics and actually the Para Olympics were in full swing, but the last week of August was not very crowded. The last time I was in Paris, about five years ago, the wait for the Louvre was more than two hours. We were thrilled to discover that…
I had so much fun at The 3rd Annual Greater Roxbury Book Festival!
Thank you so much for inviting me, Greater Roxbury Book Festival! I had so much fun! I’m looking forward to next year! p.s. Related posts: The Second Annual Greater Roxbury Book Fair I’m thrilled to be part of the Greater Roxbury Book Fair Civil Rights Movement for Kids through Art and Books …
P. Djèlí Clark’s Abeni and the City of Gold Book Event
It was so fun to meet P. Djèlí Clark and George Jreije at Belmont Books! You can meet them too! P. Djèlí Clark in conversation with George Jreije about Abeni and the City of Gold: p.s. Related posts: 21 Diverse Books Like Percy Jackson 35+ More Books Like Percy Jackson 8 Middle Grade…
When Convenience Costs Too Much: The Dark Side of Easy Credit
Easy credit has transformed how consumers spend, offering instant access to goods without upfront payment. While convenient, it often leads to financial traps, mounting debt, and long-term stress. What begins as smart budgeting can quickly spiral into unmanageable obligations. This article examines the hidden dangers lurking behind the ease of borrowing and how seemingly helpful…
Craft Projects That Teach Lifelong Lessons
Hands-on learning activities are interesting and creative ways of learning. Especially, craft projects are silent workhorses in developing those core skills that go much beyond the art table. Whether it’s a child threading a needle for the very first time or an adult meticulously piecing together a handmade quilt, it engages the mind, tests patience,…
New Title … for my picture book A PLACE TO CALL HOME
It happens. Things change. My picture book announcement for A Place To Call Home, illustrated by Mary Atwood, and published by Sleeping Bear Press needs updating! It turns out that there are a lot of children’s books titled “A Place To Call Home,” so the new title is … Green Homes, Happy Planet: Sustainable…







