Tag Archives: middle grade
Gearing Up for 2019
For 2019, I’ll be visiting book festivals and conferences in a bunch of different states. BUT DON’T WORRY! I have plenty of time to come to YOUR SCHOOL! Who’s ready to get geared up for Read Across America Week? Shoot … Continue reading
Book Reviews Really Do Count
This quote, and the very cute drawing below it, is from author/illustrator Cale Atkinson. Well said, Cale! Want to help an author out? Leave a book review! It’s super tough to get people to leave reviews of books, and sadly … Continue reading
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It’s Book Launch Time!
Please join me at Towne Book Center & Cafe in Collegeville, Pennsylvania for an exciting celebration of the release of my new books: First Snow (picture book) and Beauty and Bernice (middle-grade novel)! There will be all sorts of terrific freebies … Continue reading
New Books for 2018
Hey there, I just saw the book covers for First Snow (Picture Book, Albert Whitman & Co., September 2018) and Beauty and Bernice (Middle-Grade Novel, Schiffer Publishing, September 2018), and … WOW! I really want to show you! But I can’t. … Continue reading
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One School, One Book
Woodbury Heights Elementary School has chosen Just One Thing! for their One School, One Book initiative. That means that every 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grader will receive my book, read it, and talk about it! How cool is that?! … Continue reading
An Award for JUST ONE THING!
Just One Thing! is a 2016 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Gold Award Winner! Order this book today from your favorite bookstore!
Happy Summer!
It’s summer, a favorite time of year for me!! While I’ll miss visiting schools and presenting at conferences in other parts of the U.S., I’m happily situated at the shore working the library’s “circ” desk and chatting up all kinds … Continue reading
Inspire Your Students to Read and Write This Summer
I’ve had a bunch of fun visiting K-6 schools near and far this year, but wanted to let you know I have room in my May/June 2017 schedule for ONE more author visit! Contact … Continue reading
JUST ONE THING! is a 2016 Foreword INDIES Finalist!
HURRAY! My latest middle-grade, Just One Thing!, is a finalist for the Foreword INDIES Award! From their site: Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Honor the Best Books from Independent Publishers Finalists for the Foreword INDIES represent some of … Continue reading
3rd-6th Grade Teachers! This One’s for You!
Here’s a book-related activity you can use in conjunction with Just One Thing! http://penciltipswritingworkshop.blogspot.com (February 6, 2017 post) And don’t forget the FREE Discussion Guide found on this site HERE. Happy Reading! Happy Writing!