I'm going to be honest. I know I haven't posted"recently." And here's the reason: Ideally, I'd like to alternate my posts between the topics of reading with kids and writing for kids. So, I've been due for a post about writing for kids. Here's where the honesty comes in. I haven't been writing. For a few days … Continue reading When Reading IS Writing
The BFG
The BFG became an immediate favorite of mine while I read it to the class I student taught. To say Roald Dahl has talent would be an understatement. So, it was a no-brainer that I would read it to my own kids. But, what prompted me to read it to them now is the performance of it … Continue reading The BFG
Revisiting Writing Goals
If you're a writer, you probably made a few writing goals for 2016. You may have written them down and posted them in your writing space. Or maybe you saved them on your computer. Maybe, you're relying on your memory to not fail you (which would not work for me)! And now that we're nearing … Continue reading Revisiting Writing Goals
Trumpet of the Swan
My oldest child (let’s call him Mr. M) loves to read! I mean, he has actual panic attacks if he can’t bring a book in the car with him. He sleeps between stacks of books on his bed. He cries if we have to postpone library visits. It’s crazy! But, as an anxious child, he … Continue reading Trumpet of the Swan
Kid Lit Love
I’ve met many people who love books. Moms at the playground who can talk for hours about the latest New York Times Best Sellers or the popular series that they lose sleep over in order to finish. Former English majors who still find themselves lost in the works of Austen and can debate with you … Continue reading Kid Lit Love
Moriah Hamm 