I was struggling to understand that writing axiom “show, don’t tell.” I read blog post after blog post but I still didn’t get it. That is, until I took Erin Dionne’s Show Don’t Tell class at the New England SCBWI. I want to share some of her pearls of wisdom: Show Don’t Tell is experiencing…
Please welcome my guest author today, Dr. Laura Gehl, with her list of oceanography books for kids. We are giving away 3 signed copies of Baby Oceanographer. To enter to win, please fill out the Rafflecopter at the bottom. Baby Oceanographer by Dr. Laura Gehl, illustrated by Daniel Wiseman Little ones can learn about what an…
Getting into a car accident is never pleasant, but it’s even worse when you have children. Now not only are you concerned with your child’s well-being, but you have to handle all the stuff that comes with a car accident while also taking care of your children. When this happens, it can all become a…
Please welcome my guest author today, Jess Redman, debut author of The Miraculous which is out July 30, 2019. The Miraculous is Jess Redman’s sparkling debut novel about facing grief, trusting the unknown, and finding brightness in the darkest moments. [middle grade, ages 9 and up] As a therapist and psychology teacher, Jess believes it is…
Today, I am reviewing some great newly published Easy Readers (aka Early Readers). These are the first books for kids who are reading independently. Most of the words in the stories will have just one syllable. The story lines are simple and age appropriate. Words and phrases will be repeated, and the sentences are short….
