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Historical Fiction Mentor Texts: ReFoReMo 2021
Every year it’s such a joy to participate in ReFoReMo–Read for Research Month. It’s an opportunity to study mentor texts as a writer. There are hundreds of books featured this month. I’m there today talking about historical fiction picture books. Do you have a favorite historical fiction picture book?…
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Portals into Your Subject: Using Photographs as Research Tools
Have you ever come across a really interesting photo and thought: I wonder what the story is behind that photo? Or maybe you’ve had a topic in mind and as you research you find lots of interesting historic photos. This post isn’t going to be about how to find…
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Reading Challenges 2020
In 2020, I really wanted to drill down on some things in my writing and reading life. I wanted to make some routines for myself that I could latch onto. And then COVID19 came along and upended my routines. As of this date, my family is healthy. I’m thankful…
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2020: Getting Clear on My Vision for Myself as a Writer
Each year I look ahead and have way more goals in my brain (and on paper) than I could possibly accomplish. Over the years, I’ve started tweaking things to really fit my own personality and my own schedule. Joy in the Process Last year my phrase of the year…
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2019 Successes
Each year I post about my successes for the year. This might seem braggy-McBraggerpants. But it’s part of a program I do each year called 12 Days of Christmas for Writers. Also, in general, I tend to be really hard on myself, focusing on all of the things I…
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Wait, Rest, Pause Links (and more)
Wait, Rest, Pause News This has been such a whirlwind of a fall. I’ve been busy with various events around WAIT, REST, PAUSE: DORMANCY IN NATURE. WAIT, REST, PAUSE was just listed as one of the Evanston Public Librarians “Great Books of 2019.” Thank you to Betsy Bird and…
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More News for Wait, Rest, Pause
I’m thrilled that Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature (Millbrook Press, 2019) has been so well-received. Take a look at the places it’s been mentioned: Wait, Rest, Pause was named one of Kirkus’ Best Informational Picture Books of 2019 Mrs. Knott’s Book Nook shared Wait, Rest, Pause as a…
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Wait, Rest, Pause Launch Day and a Prize!
Today is the day! Wait, Rest, Pause: Dormancy in Nature launches into the world. Many thanks to the team at Millbrook Press/Lerner! If you want to order this book, check out these links: For personalized, signed preorders, please visit this link. Order from Lerner Order from Amazon Order from…
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Dormancy Fun Fact #6
My book, WAIT, REST, PAUSE: DORMANCY IN NATURE comes out on September 3, 2019. During the week leading up to the launch, I’m sharing fun facts about dormancy. Most of these are outtakes–things that couldn’t fit into the book fully. My hope is that teachers and librarians will share…
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Dormancy Fun Fact #5
My book, WAIT, REST, PAUSE: DORMANCY IN NATURE comes out on September 3, 2019. During the week leading up to the launch, I’m sharing fun facts about dormancy. Most of these are outtakes–things that couldn’t fit into the book fully. My hope is that teachers and librarians will share…
