From Reader to Writer: Helping Children Discover the Story They Want to Tell
A Simple Creative Writing Activity to Inspire Fiction, Nonfiction, and Young Imaginations. Every story begins somewhere. Sometimes it begins with a...
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A Simple Creative Writing Activity to Inspire Fiction, Nonfiction, and Young Imaginations. Every story begins somewhere. Sometimes it begins with a...
Story time doesn't have to end when you close the book. In fact, sometimes that's when the learning really begins. Children's books can be wonderfu...
Coloring is often one of the very first creative activities children enjoy. With a box of crayons and a blank page, their imagination takes over. A...
Children face challenges every day. Whether they're learning to read, solving a difficult math problem, making new friends, or trying something for...
One of the things I love most about children is their endless curiosity. They ask questions adults might never think to ask. "Why is the sky blue?"...
One of the greatest gifts we can give children isn't found in a toy store or wrapped in a box; it's the simple act of reading together. Whether it'...
The Stories Behind My Stories Have you ever wondered where an author's story ideas come from? People often ask if my books are based on real experi...
Self-publishing sounds simple… until you try to market your book. In this video, I’m sharing the hard truths about self-publishing and marketing t...
What happens when curiosity leads to something… unexpected? In Secrets of Hawthorne Manor, Jack and his friends discover a mysterious door inside a...
Children’s Authors: Don’t Show Up to Events Unprepared.Book festivals, farmers markets, and school events can be amazing opportunities to sell book...
Self-publishing a children’s book isn’t free — but it doesn’t have to break the bank. In this post, I’m breaking down the real costs many authors f...
"I had a wonderful time visiting Ms. James’ second-grade class at Hamilton Avenue School! Inspired by Elliott’s heartfelt letter, I joined the cla...