In this new edition of the classic companion to Tales for the Perfect Child, Sergio Ruzzier lends his signature humor to Florence Parry Heide and Sylvia Worth Van Clief’s delectably subversive fables. Genevieve is careless. Muriel is discontented. Phoebe is always putting off until tomorrow what she should be doing today. And Chester is the…
STORYSTORM 2018 Day 10: Heidi E. Y. Stemple Keeps Every Single One
Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
by Heidi E. Y. Stemple I, like every author on the face of the earth, am always asked where I get my ideas. We all, pretty much, have the same answer. Ideas come from everywhere. It sounds too pat and too vague. But, frankly, it’s the…
Harry Potter. A Journey Through A History of Magic.
Originally posted on Bobs Books Blog:
Harry Potter. A Journey Through A History of Magic. Pub. Bloomsbury, 2017. For enthusiastic readers who want to know all about the magic in the Harry Potter Series. This well illustrated and very informative book has the original synopsis of the Harry Potter series that was sent to Bloomsbury…
The Bad Mood And The Stick by Lemony Snicket & Matt Forsythe (Andersen Press)
A highly observant and witty tale which follows a bad mood as it moves from person to person, wreaking havoc but also leaving a trail of unexpected emotions in its wake. All the while, the treacherous fate of a solitary stick seems to determine the next victim of the bad mood. In this Lemony Snicket…
Time Travel Thru Outer Space with Timothy Young (plus a giveaway!)
Originally posted on Writing for Kids (While Raising Them):
by Timothy Young In my new book I’M GOING TO OUTER SPACE! I tell the story of a boy named Luis who tells us all about the exciting things he wants to do and see when he gets to outer space. I was inspired to write…
Using Music to Stimulate Children’s Writing
In 1979 I remember sitting in the front of the tent at summer camp, with the music of Boston blaring from the radio. Since their songs endure today, I have been pondering how to use such creative motivations from my youth to help stimulate creative writing in my classroom. In recent discussions with professional development…
Come see and hear Nugget and Fang
NUGGET & FANG are singing their way to a theater near you! Don’t miss the musical inspired by this beloved deep-sea duo. Information and dates available here. Everyone knows that minnows and sharks can’t be friends! In Nugget and Fang: Friends Forever–or Snack Time? by Tammi Sauer and Michael Slack, Can Nugget and Fang be…
A stunning portrayal of the circuitous path of trauma and healing
“Complex and well-rounded characters. Authentic.” — The Horn Book From rising new talent Caela Carter, author of My Life with the Liars, comes an achingly beautiful and endearing story about two foster children who want desperately to believe that they’ve found their forever home: Forever, or a Long, Long Time by Caela Carter. Perfect for fans of…
Henry Huggins is a Timeless Classic
In the first novel from Newbery Medal–winning author Beverly Cleary, Henry Huggins (Henry Huggins series Book 1), boys and girls alike will be charmed instantly by an average boy whose life is turned upside down when he meets a lovable puppy with a nose for mischief. This timeless classic now features a foreword written by New…
Why Understanding Student Trauma is More Important Than Teaching “Grit”
I was reminded of this conversation during a recent presentation by Tyrone C. Howard on how student culture affects learning. Howard, the associate dean for equity and inclusion at UCLA, provided a reality check to the heavy investment in skills such as grit that might help more students succeed. … writes Aisha Sultan in the…
