Quote for the Day: “Sometimes there’s nothing but Sundays for weeks on end. Why can’t they move Sunday in the OUT tray on your desk?”—-Russell Hoban (b 1925) British author.Bonus Quote for the Day: “Here’s a new day. O Pendulum move slowly! —Harold Munro (1879-1932) British poet, critic
February’s monthly meeting of the Austin chapter of SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators)highlighted author/illustrator Mark G. Mitchell as guest speaker. See Mark’s website at www.markgmitchell.com for more information about his school visits. Be sure to check out his nonfiction books, Raising LaBelle (Eakin 2002-Spur Award winner and U.S. Maritime Literature Award winner.)… Read more »
I love the Magic Tree House series. Nobody marries fiction with history for children as well as Mary Pope Osborne. You can’t watch this video clip and not admire her passion for her work. And, she’s just such a lovable person. Enjoy! Quote for the day: History is the ship carrying living memories to the… Read more »
Teaching and encouraging kiddos to write is a mammoth task for teachers and adult mentors. Of course, there are books written about the challenge, but dry text just doesn’t inspire kids. Sometimes, I stumble across titles that I find helpful. Here are a few personal choices worth checking out. (Nobody needs to know if you… Read more »
April 11th at 1:00pm, you’ll find me at Austin’s Book People supporting two local faves. The fantabulous Cynthia Leitich Smith will be signing her latest novel, Eternal (Candlewick, 2009). A follow up to Cynthia’s Tantalize, Eternal promises to be equally compelling. Even the first line of the summary will grab you by the shirt collar… Read more »
Okay, today I post as a proud mama. Remember my recent post about young son’s funny rant about editing another child’s work? Well, eight-year-old wonder son is being honored tonight at a Reflections award banquet to be held at the Performing Arts Center. There were 783 Reflections entries from his school alone. Only a handful… Read more »
A little inspiration for anyone frozen with fear or self doubt. Quote for the Day: Stung by the splendour of a sudden thought. —Robert Browning (1812-1889) English poet
I’ve just found out that college son is coming home next weekend. I love that I’ll see him for Valentine’s Day. I know it’s a day marketed to sweethearts, but nothing fills my heart like having both of my children together. To know that kites return to the source. Quote for the Day: I see… Read more »
When I read a book, article, or short story I instinctively tend to critique it. I’m sure all writers do this. It’s like taking apart a clock to see what makes it tick. I often mention to my husband or my writing friends about what I think worked and didn’t work in the content or… Read more »
The fog hasn’t quite lifted from my mind and my muscles are a little sore this morning. Not the kind of sore that constantly reminds you of that torturous weight machine at the gym. No, this soreness is more like a cherished souvenir. You see, my husband and I followed through on a commitment we… Read more »
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