Connections Photo by Cynthia Cotten  As you know, I’ve been away for a bit, taking care of life. And now I’m back, grateful for this connect...

Today’s Writing Workout comes courtesy of Rochelle Melander whose  debut children’s book Mightier Than the Sword : Rebels, Reformers,  and ...

The school year begins the second week of August this year. The last time I  started a school year in person with 4- and 5-year-olds was Aug...

I most happily begin our TeachingAuthors series on just how the six  of us are teaching and authoring POST -Pandemic. The modifier “ POST -P...

Happy summer! I'm glad to be back for one more visit to share an interview with our dear friend Jill Esbaum, who is a brilliant writer, ...

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 When I close my eyes, I am right back in that moment when the story of Hello, Little One: A Monarch Butterfly Story jumped into my heart. ...

Howdy Campers, and Happy Poetry Friday! (The link to PF is below). Today I'm sharing a recent post from author/poet Alison McGhee 's...

Happy Poetry Friday! You'll find my first ever ekphrastic poem below. I have to admit: I wasn't excited at the prospect of blogging ...