Luna, the sea otter pup at the center of my story Pup 681 became a true celebrity when the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago teamed up with Good Morning America to hold a contest for her naming. But until she was named, … Continue reading →
Posted on 04/03/2020 | Comments Off on Low-Tech, At-Home Learning: A Pup By Any Other Name
When we’re stuck inside, there may be no better time to dream about the great outdoors – walks in the park, riding bikes, a game of tag … and what about that perfect playground? All through my book Busy Builders, … Continue reading →
Posted on 03/25/2020 | Comments Off on Low-Tech At-Home Learning: Create a Playground Blueprint
Students at Emerson Elementary in Elmhurst, IL – under the direction of awesome librarian Lauren Blanford – were the first to try this fun activity. And it’s a perfect STEAM project to try at home. While it’s based on my … Continue reading →
Posted on 03/23/2020 | Comments Off on Low-Tech At-Home Learning: Truman’s Obstacle Course
With the grand ALA award celebrations swiftly approaching (and yes, I’ll be rising early to tune into the live stream of excitement) other awards sometimes get overlooked. One of those is the Charlotte Zolotow Award – it is one of … Continue reading →
Posted on 01/24/2020 | Comments Off on TRUMAN is a Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book!
Here’s a short piece I wrote a couple of years ago. But it seems even more appropriate on the eve of World Read Aloud Day. Enjoy your reading, everyone! Engaging the Picture Book Crowd Whether it’s through quiet, cuddle time, … Continue reading →
Posted on 01/31/2019 | Comments Off on Engaging the Picture Book Crowd