When I was growing up, I wanted to be a schoolteacher. I often pretended my dolls and stuffed animals were my students. I would arrange them on the stairs to teach them songs and tell them stories. I never imagined … Continue reading →
When I first watched my extended family playing Pac-Man, Frogger, and Nintendo games in the 1980s, I never dreamed video games would become such an obsession. The first time I saw one of these games, I noticed how my family … Continue reading →
Last month I featured two resources that are helpful for children’s writers—The Children’s Writer’s Word Book and Writing Picture Books. Today I am featuring two more fabulous resources by our own CCA contributor—Nancy I. Sanders. Nancy is a bestselling, award-winning … Continue reading →
Did you know that stories grow like plants? At least fruitful stories that grow in the hearts of your readers do. When I do author visits to schools, churches, or homeschool groups, I am sometimes asked to conduct a writing … Continue reading →
Back-to-school time is here and along with new shoes and backpacks, our little ones are filled with emotions ranging from excitement to worry. Many children wonder about their teacher, friends, and what their school day will be like. One of … Continue reading →
With the click of a mouse, writers can find lots of good resources online. However, when I teach at writers’ conferences, I always recommend and bring along my two favorite resources: Writing Picture Books and The Children’s Writer’s Word Book.
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