Please welcome my guest author, Maria Gianferrari, today. She has a book list featuring horses in celebration of her newest picture book, Rain and the Reading Horse! Rain and the Reading Horse by Maria Gianferrari, illustrated by Hannah Salyer Rain is very shy, and words get stuck in her throat when she tries to read…
Hidden Halo vs Tape-Ins: Which One’s Best for Thin Hair
Thin hair often needs extra fullness and strength, but not every extension method gives the same result. Hidden Halo and Tape-In extensions both promise thicker, longer hair, yet they work in very different ways. One offers an easy, no-adhesive option that sits gently on the head, while the other creates a seamless, longer-lasting blend through…
My Husband and Daughter win a Golf Tournament Together!
It has been seven years in the making, and it’s finally happened! My husband and daughter won the Massachusetts Father/Daughter Golf Tournament Forward Division. The Forward Division is the lower division, but the trophies are the same size as the Champion Division (as my daughter noticed!). They played in five tournaments. One year was canceled…
FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE Geography Game featuring WWII Internment Sites!
Locate and learn about the concentration camps that held people of Japanese descent during WWII in this geography game that I created: p.s. Related posts: 36 Japanese Internment Books for Kids & My Family’s Story Pearl Harbor Day: 20 Books for Kids and My Mother’s Story 158 Japanese American Books for Kids &…
Today is My Book Birthday for FORTUNE COOKIES FOR EVERYONE! + 5 Signed Book GIVEAWAY!
Today is my book birthday! To celebrate, I’m giving away 5 signed/inscribed copies! To enter, please leave a comment below! Fortune Cookies for Everyone! (Smithsonian): The Surprising Story of the Tasty Treat We Love to Eat by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Colleen Kong-Savage, published by Red Comet Press Junior Library Guild Gold Selection An investigative…
Meet illustrator Colleen Kong-Savage
Today, I’m thrilled to talk to illustrator and artist Colleen Kong-Savage. I also had the pleasure of meeting her in real life at ALA in Philly! She’s a blast to be with! We also have a book together coming out TOMORROW, and she will talk about Fortune Cookies for Everyone! too! Q1: What was your…
The Cross-Cultural Thanksgiving: How Japanese Dinner Traditions Are Transforming Family Holiday Education
Holidays look different in every household. People choose customs that match their interests and backgrounds, blending modern culture and traditions in unique ways. You can experience the benefits of cross-cultural Thanksgiving traditions by merging Japanese practices with your upcoming gathering. The experience could create powerful cultural learning moments for your kids beyond anything they’ll learn…







