Santa’s Favorite Story
When I was a kid, my mom didn’t do Santa. Santa visited other kids, and that was fine, but he didn’t come to our house. We had a Christmas tree and gifts, but each one was carefully labelled with a … Continue reading →
Wendy Hinote Lanier
Wendy Hinote Lanier is a former elementary teacher, author, Texan, and CLASS certified speaker who writes and speaks on a variety of topics for children and adults. She is the author of more than 45 books for children on topics related to science, technology, social studies, and the arts.
Family Resource Picture Books
I recently had lunch with the amazing Crystal Bowman. As is usually the case when writers get together, we talked writing. For a couple of hours. Pretty much without taking a breath. We discussed the state of the industry. We … Continue reading →
Countdown to Fall: Counting Books You and Your Kiddos Will Love
For many of us it’s still hot, but my calendar tells me summer is winding down. Fall is on the way! At least for those of you that get to enjoy four full seasons. (Some of us just get two: … Continue reading →
Books to Inspire Summer Family Fun
School is out and summer has officially begun! Summer stretches out before you with endless possibilities. For the next eight to ten weeks, you and your kiddos will enjoy lazy days and uninterrupted family fun. Wait. What? Ok, ok. I … Continue reading →
Autism Awareness and a New Book from End Game Press
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others and their environment. In a nutshell, a person with autism views the world in a completely different way than those without it. In fact, … Continue reading →
Helping Our Kids Face Fear
Although some people like to be scared, most of us would rather not be. Some may watch scary movies or take daring chances, but most of us would rather play it safe. The world is a scary enough place without … Continue reading →