What is an Accelerated BSN Program? For those who already have a bachelor’s degree in another profession but want to switch to nursing, there is an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. These fast-paced and rigorous programs typically take 12-18 months to complete. Unlike traditional nursing programs that can take up to four…
Many people have asked how to get free diverse KidLit for their classroom and home! Read Your World nonprofit, formerly known as Multicultural Children’s Book Day, hosts an annual event that gives away free diverse children’s and young adult books! How can I participate in Read Your World Day? From September through December, get…
Thank you to Lisa Rogers for creating this music-related picture book event! There will be a karaoke machine at Wellesley Books! We hope to see you at Sunday’s 6-author storytime & dance party! Wellesley Books 82 Central St Wellesley, MA 02482 Sunday, September 16th 2 pm to 3:30 pm We’ll celebrate Elvis &…
I am thrilled to announce a new picture book! Violeta Encarnación will illustrate Barbed Wire Between Us. I’m so lucky that this story speaks to her! This is the picture book of my heart. I have been working on this for more than 5 years, trying to figure out how to structure the story. I am…
I toured UC Irvine more than 40 years ago when I was in college. I remember it being much smaller, and I think that is true. There WERE less buildings back then! I have to say that I love the circular layout of the campus. UC Irvine might not be what I remember but it…
It was our first time attending Pratt’s Family Weekend this past fall where our son is a freshman. My husband and I got up very early and drove for the Saturday event. Our son was still asleep so we took advantage of the full schedule of classes set up for the attendees. We chose to…
Barbara Richardson, my 87-year-old neighbor loves orchids so when I knew that I had to take photos of the world’s largest orchid garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. My favorite spot in this garden-within-a-garden is the cold house! It is so hot in Singapore that instead of a hothouse, they need a cold house. And…