Aren’t these dudes the cutest?Thanks, Judith Snyder, for sharing.
Another TIME OUT FOR MONSTERS! inspired art project!
Tools for the Taking
Giving books to the youngest readers …
One of my writer buddies, Diane Marty, believes in building a child’s library from birth. That’s why she gives books as baby gifts. Brilliant! With those gifts, she includes the lovely sentiments below and gave me permission to share. FOR A FIRST CHILD: I am giving you and your child what I treasure most. Words…. Read more »
Cool Stuff for Summer Reading Fun!
Welcome to Summer Vacation! As a way of kicking off a great summer, I’d like to introduce you to the FREE resources available to parents and kids on my website at www.jeanreidy.com to supplement summer reading fun. Downloadable Fun and Educational Activities Guides for all my books TOO PURPLEY! Activities Guide TOO PICKLEY! Activities Guide… Read more »
Teachers – My Way of Saying Thank You!
Dear Teachers – Welcome to Summer Vacation! As a way of saying thanks for another great school year, I’d like to introduce you to the FREE resources available to teachers, readers and writers on my website at www.jeanreidy.com. Just follow the Teachers/Writers Menu link to find: Downloadable Curriculum Guides linked to learning standards for all… Read more »
Beauty Tips from KidLit Authors
Here’s mine: And for more great tips from authors you know and love, check out:http://www.facebook.com/KidlitBeautyTipsFromTheAuthorsAtEmla
Picture Book Intensive with Liz Garton Scanlon Coming to Colorado!
Are you an aspiring picture book author, or a picture book author ready to take your work to the next level? Join author Liz Garton Scanlon for an intimate one-day picture book intensive: study the form, practice the craft, and see your work rise up out of the slush. Scanlon, author of a number of… Read more »
Critique Questions for the Average Joe … Or Mike!
So I’m revising a middle-grade manuscript and my critique group made some assumptions about my story based on my first chapter — that were completely incorrect. While the corrections seemed like easy fixes, I wanted to make sure I had indeed fixed the problems. However, my crit buddies were no longer fresh readers. They now… Read more »
The TOO PRINCESSY! Boredom Buster Winners are …
… posted right here! Congratulations to all! And don’t forget to explore all the ideas for some cabin-fever creativity!
TOO PRINCESSY! Boredom Buster Blog
It’s that cabin-fever time of year. What do you do with your kids when boredom sets in? In the spirit of the cabin-fevered kid in my latest picture book TOO PRINCESSY! I’m hosting a Boredom Buster Blog – chock full of ideas from parents, teachers, caregivers, babysitters and other folks like you. Send me your… Read more »
What Would You Have In Your Dream Writing Space? I Need Your Advice.
A personal massage therapist to work out all those keyboarding kinks? Ahhhh, of course. So I’m taking my new-found empty-nest-hood rather seriously and refurbishing my kids’ computer room to be my home office (the kitchen table just isn’t cutting it). Other than lots and lots of shelves, some workhorse filing cabinets and a wide surface… Read more »
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