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Johnstown Children’s Book Festival
Saturday, April 6th, I’ll be signing books at the Johnstown Children’s Book Festival. Won’t you join me? I hear there might be snow flurries because Mother Nature is very much on board with my picture book, First Snow. https://www.thelearninglamp.org/for-families/childrens-book-festival-johnstown-2-2/
PA School Librarians Conference
Look for me this Friday, March 29th in Hershey at the Pennsylvania School Librarians Conference. I’ll be hanging out with other truly terrific children’s book authors in the “alley” from 9:00 – 4:00. Although the snow is gone for the year, … Continue reading
Work and Play in Sunny Colorado!
I had the best time visiting schools in the Denver area as part of the Denver Children’s Festival of Stories! At the educator night the Friday before, I got to connect with school librarians, and the festival on Saturday was … Continue reading
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Recent Author Visits
I have had a ton of fun visiting schools in the few weeks, and I have more author visits coming up. From Florida to New Jersey, kids are kids, and their smiles always brighten my day. Here are a few highlights:
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A New Poster
Hey there, Library Media Specialists, This poster is yours once I’m booked for a visit to your school! In fact, you can have a few posters, if you’d like! I also send links to a bulletin board you can create … Continue reading
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Author Visit Time!
This photo is from a recent author visit to Hilliard Elementary in Florida. I loved traveling there from New Jersey and meeting the kids in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade!A few of the 352 kiddos who took my book, BEAUTY … Continue reading
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It’s SNOWING!
I thought that this snow day would be the perfect time to introduce you to Etta. It looks like she’s ready to play outside! For more adorable dogs and thoughtful reviews of children’s books, please go to the blog BEAGLES … Continue reading
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There’s “Snow” Party Like a Snow Party!
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Rocks and Bees–Sure to Please!
As you know, the updated edition of Samantha Hansen Has Rocks in Her Head will be available in May of this year. The cover for this book is on my banner, and here’s a sneak peek at one of the … Continue reading
For Teachers!
There’s a new Discussion Guide “in town.” The guide, to used in conjunction with Beauty and Bernice, is created by the wonderful Pamela Brunskill: https://www.authorsandeducators.com/. This comprehensive guide puts comprehension questions at your fingertips–from contrasting titles, to word choice and … Continue reading
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