Today, in our last TeachingAuthors' post for 2014, I wrap up our series about our favorite reads of the year. In case you missed the e...

Words and spirit were the stuff of my favorite books this year, beginning with Jen Bryant’s and Melissa Sweet’s already award-winning...

I read way too fast. I skim over details to find out What Happens. In the process, I sometimes miss important points. Plus I usually read at...

O my! How can I have just one favorite book with all the marvelous, marvelous treats that came out this year – and every year! I think bo...

. Howdy Campers! Yippee!--it's Poetry Friday!  (the link's at the end of this post ~) Confession regarding the title of this po...

     December 1.  The year is winding down.  While to some December means end-of-the-year holidays and cold weather, to me it means the arri...