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…
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…
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,…
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…
I had no idea that Frederick Law Olmsted designed the first park in my town. If you saw the Newton Centre Playground, it looks pretty nondescript. It’s not dense with foliage and trees like New York City’s Central Park. But, back when it was designed, there were many features to this small space that were…
Jacqueline Davies’ wildly popular The Lemonade War middle grade book series is now going to be a graphic novel! Hear Jacqueline Davies and Ellen T. Crenshaw read part of the new Lemonade War graphic novel: Audience Q&A: p.s. Related posts: Mysteries Surrounding The Lemonade War Series Lemonade Stand Ideas for Young Entrepreneurs:…
My daughter’s boyfriend won 2 awards for writing from Brown University, and he does college essay advising and editing. Here’s his info: Hi! My name is Ben, and I am a Brown University alumni. I graduated with a 4.0 GPA with a double major in English and Music. While at Brown, I won two first-place…