I love reviewing connecting people with books almost as much as I love reading them. That’s one reason I review so many books here on my blog. And since I’ve started doing my Kidlit Karma project, I’m doing a lot more reviews. Just one problem: it’s not that easy to find things here on the …
At the end of 2017, I made a pledge. I challenged myself to review good books every month in 2018, particularly books that haven’t gotten as much love as I feel they deserve. I call it Kidlit Karma because I’m aiming to spread the love for books that I love. This month’s collection of …
At the end of 2017, I made a pledge. I challenged myself to review good books every month in 2018, particularly books that haven’t gotten as much love as I feel they deserve. I call it Kidlit Karma because I’m aiming to spread the love for books that I love. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ll …
Every year I spend some time thinking about what I want my life to look like in the New Year. I know that my life is better when I spend time on the things that are meaningful to me. That’s why I make it a goal to write five days a week, why I try …
It’s that time again! Time for me to gush about some of the books I read this year in the hopes you will buy some. Lucky for you, that makes gift giving easy. Books make great gifts for kids and with so many new and classic books, you can find something for every kid. I’ve …
Tis’ the season for gift giving. It’s easy to know what writers want: a five-book deal at a top publisher. Barring that, check out these suggestions to help you find gifts for the writers in your life. FOOD ITEMS Caffeinated beverages If you hang out with writers, you will soon learn that we love our caffeinated …
Three weeks ago, I threw out my back. It’s not the first time and won’t be the last. I’ve been trying to convince myself that this is like a forced vacation. A chance to catch up on reading and Netflix. I have, indeed, done a ton of reading. According to Goodreads, I’ve clocked an average …
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Having a child that loves books is a wonderful thing. But often in the next breath, parents lament “how do I find books for my child?” Kids in middle to late elementary seem to inhale books. Parents often find that keeping their child supplied with books is an impossible task. How can a parent tell …
Lookit! I’ve got a Goodreads Author page now. I’ve actually been on Goodreads for awhile. I use it to track the hundreds of books a year that I read. I also use it to keep track of the books I read with my kids. (Not that I don’t love Thomas the train but only a …
I’ve hinted a few times that I have a big project in the works. Today I finally get to share it with you. Since last fall I’ve been writing the Little Elephants’ Big Adventures series. The books are about the adventures of brother and sister elephants, Benjamin and Lucy. They’re humorous and fun. They’re also designed to teach …
Announcing the Little Elephant’s Big Adventures Series Read More »
