What is Juneteenth? Why is it memorable? Juneteenth is a belated celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation that President Lincoln signed into law on January 1, 1863 following the War Between the States, also called the Civil War. Even though the … Continue reading →
Stories that deal with difficult issues in an age-appropriate and engaging way are hard to find. My latest book, Matt’s Compusonic, employs humor and exaggeration to tackle the problem of video game addiction. Susan Thogerson Maas’s book Abbie’s Woods: Defending the Nest uses a story filled with adventure and mystery to address bullying, potential parental divorce, child abuse, and other problems many children face.
Continue reading →I have always loved art. I remember asking for art supplies as one of my earliest presents. My parents not only got supplies but purchased a child’s easel which I use even today.
Continue reading →Have you ever wondered how those dates for an historic event got in the footnotes of your Bible? God called Abraham to leave Ur in 1922 BC. Joseph sold into Egypt in 1728 BC. Nehemiah completed rebuilding the wall of … Continue reading →
Creativity should lead to innovation. We all want to instill creativity in our children. In addition, their creativity should lead to making something better or introducing an entirely new creation. This book just might be the motivation they need.
Continue reading →I am pleased to feature this beautiful “two-books-in one” board book by Eric and Meridith Schrotenboer, with illustrations by Guy Wolek. The text is based on the Shema found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9. “Hear, O Israel” are the first three words … Continue reading →
