Are you looking for fresh reads for your back-to-school bookshelf? Try this trio! This series empowers kids to dream big and be the authors of their own life stories, while growing their social and emotional relationships too. Yes, there’s a lot packed into these sweet, little reads. And check out the FREE curriculum and activity… Read more »
School Visits
Back to School With TRUMAN!
It’s that back-to-school time of year! And new beginnings take courage. If you have a favorite young reader, teacher or librarian in your life who’s heading back to school, this brave little tortoise, TRUMAN, might be the perfect companion! You can find out more about TRUMAN, purchase your copy or browse the Free TRUMAN Storytime… Read more »
“Meet the Author” Recordings on TeachingBooks
Dear Readers, Those of you familiar with TeachingBooks know of the wealth of resources gathered in this treasure trove of literature and learning. There, members can find read-along audiobook performances, hear authors pronounce their names and explore book trailers, curriculum guides, support assignments and so much more. I’ve been thrilled to have all my books… Read more »
A Fun Trio For Your Back-To-School Bookshelf!
Are you looking for fresh reads for your back-to-school bookshelf? Try this trio! This series empowers kids to dream big and be the authors of their own life stories, while growing their social and emotional relationships too. Yes, there’s a lot packed into these sweet, little reads. And check out the FREE curriculum and activity… Read more »
Back to School With TRUMAN!
It’s that back-to-school time of year! And new beginnings take courage. If you have a favorite young reader, teacher or librarian in your life who’s heading back to school, this brave little tortoise, TRUMAN, might be the perfect companion! You can find out more about TRUMAN, purchase your copy or browse the Free TRUMAN Storytime… Read more »
LITapalooza 2024! A Literary Love Fest Indeed!
LITapalooza 2024 was not just a literary love fest … but an educator, librarian, creator, young reader, young artist, organizer and volunteer love fest as well. I loved participating on panels chatting about SEL, poetry, picture books, writing buddies and more. Plus, I was thrilled to lead the Raise Your Antenna! Rev Your Imagination! Get… Read more »
Wrapping Up the 2023-24 School Visit Year!
Wrapping up my school visit season is always bittersweet. There’s nothing better than the warm welcome of hundreds of sunny, young readers on a rainy day. Or posing with proud young writers and artists for a spread in their local paper (https://triblive.com/local/childrens-book-author-sparks-bethel-park-students-creativity/). Or touring the tremendous talent on display in school hallways, libraries or classrooms…. Read more »
TRAD – TRUMAN Read Aloud Day Coming 9/20!
Teachers and Librarians – I’m celebrating the start of a new school year on September 20th with TRAD – TRUMAN Read Aloud Day. Sign up for a free 15-minute virtual visit during which I’ll read this heartwarming, back-to-school story (which the NYT calls “An enchanting tale of bravery, heroism and undying devotion.”) followed by a… Read more »
Build Community with SYLVIE and Spider Cider Tea!
You may have noticed throughout SYLVIE that a tea set plays a very important role in the story. There’s a teacup on the cover and a tea set in several of the book’s illustrations. Can you find them all? And if you turn to the very last page and look closely, you’ll see that Sylvie… Read more »
Appearances 2023
5/6/23 Hudson Children’s Book Festival Hudson, NY 6/20-21 LITapalooza Naperville, IL 6/24/23 Storytime at the Book Stall 10:30 AM Winnetka, IL 9/30/23 Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival Chappaqua, NY Stay tuned for more! To find out more about Jean’s School and Virtual Visits. To inquire about other appearances or to schedule Jean for… Read more »
My Books
