My oldest was a sophomore at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) when the Covid-19 lockdown hit. Her school shut down right before spring break and she decided to take the second semester off. The timing was perfect because she had landed an internship at MIT Media Lab, a place she was really excited to…
Imagine a celebration where anticipation meets a burst of color, where friends and family gather round, and with a magical puff of smoke cannons, the air is filled with joy and excitement. That’s the heart of modern gender reveal parties. Yet more than just a puff of smoke, these parties are a canvas for creativity and…
My trip to NYC for USBBY was held at the Scholastic headquarters where the Scholastic Art Awards were on display. My son entered a piece for this prestigious competition but, alas, I didn’t see it on the walls. Nevertheless, he was interested in seeing the winners so here they are. What do you think? Can…
Many of us struggle to write quality papers, and advancing to high academic levels in colleges and universities makes research writing skills essential in our everyday activities. Most learners decide to try different strategies to identify the ones that can suit them. But, since you can’t really be sure what can work for you, it’s…
Read Your World Celebrates Multicultural Children’s Book Day is thrilled to be introducing our #ReadYourWorld Book Jam 2024 in conjunction with the Children’s Book Council. This series runs the month of January and many of these book lists will also host book giveaways. Flora Ahn Favorite Books for Middle Grade A Spoonful of Time…
I’m so thrilled that Food for the Future made Imagination Soup‘s list of 35 Best Nonfiction Books of 2023 for Kids. You can see the entire list here. p.s. Related posts: Food for the Future: Sustainable Values in Children’s Books at the ALAAC23 FOOD FOR THE FUTURE Book Launch with Josh Funk at…
I have a new Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World Discussion and Activity Guide! It’s perfect for educators and parents who want gardening extension activities that can be done indoors. Get it here or here FoodfortheFuture_ActivityPack Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World Song and Music Video! …