Small Reads for Brighters Days
I’m so excited that Mr. Schu at Watch. Connect. Read. premiered the book trailer yesterday for If You Want to Knit Some Mittens! Please go check it out:>) I’m embarrassed to say how long it took me to put this video together–and that’s with someone ELSE knitting the actual mittens (shout out to Kimberley Gorelik […]
The world is topsy-turvy right now. My schedule has changed, my income-earning events are being canceled, future family and travel plans are up in the air, and more. But my family is healthy, and I’m focusing on that. I’m also continuing to focus on creativity, flexibility, and kindness. In addition to practical measures, these help […]
I had three awesome school visits in February, and each one was a pleasure. But I’m going to share a few pictures from the last one, which was at Rogers Elementary School in Rogers, Minnesota. Holly Dragisich, the media specialist and school librarian, organized my three-day visit. The unusual thing was that this visit was […]
I had 2 fabulous school visits in February and wanted to share a few pictures. If you only click on one photo, do the white poem on green background paper in the first gallery–the student poem “Things to Do if You Are a Valentine’s Card.” I am in love with this poem. Often, the very […]
I had the best time at Pinewood Elementary last month. I got to spend two days there, which means that, in addition to two large-group presentations, I did writing workshops with each third-grade class. Love! The staff was amazing and enthusiastic, and the students were incredible. We had the best time. I’m going to share […]
I have not checked in in a long time, which I started to see as a failure. But I have been being very clear about my absolute top priority during various months, and blogging has just not been it. It’s been traveling overseas during one month, and having our daughter who lives overseas visit home […]
Last night, I visited Knapp Elementary School in Knapp, Wisconsin, for a literacy celebration. It was easy to see Principal Kristin Humphrey is a reading specialist by training–books are celebrated everywhere in the school! I especially loved these displays of artwork related to my book A ROCK CAN BE… The kids and I read a […]
Hey, everyone! If you’re in the Twin Cities and ready for a little holiday shopping on Indies First Day, come on out to Addendum Books in St. Paul. Lots of children’s/ya writers will be there throughout the day to recommend books (no, not our own) and show our support for indie booksellers. I’ll be there […]
(continued from yesterday’s post) [Addendum: I am so disappointed in election results. I think it’s more important than ever to reach every kid through books and reading and writing, and telling them through each of these activities: you matter. No matter what your race, religion, or gender, you matter. You are a human being, just […]
I know it’s election day today, but I’m just going to focus on positive things! I had a fantastic two-day visit with Pinewood Elementary School last week in Monticello, MN. It’s always great to visit with students when the staff has prepped so carefully. They read some of my books, shared poems on the morning […]
