As I was searching for material for Black History Month and Martin Luther King Jr. Day I came across Let My People Go by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack. I was intrigued by the unique blend of historical fiction and Old Testament Bible … Continue reading →
What is reaching our audience? I recently had a conversation with a lady who is helping to raise her seven-year-old niece. She is horrified with the language in children’s books promoted in public schools. Children seem to enjoy books that … Continue reading →
Tim Shoemaker’s book Code of Silence is a Boy’s Book! Filled with: Action, Suspense, Independence, and Honesty Well maybe not so much honesty, but that’s what the book is actually about. Honesty is one of the hardest virtues for all of … Continue reading →
Does your child have a favorite book or a favorite author? Have you considered helping them write about their thoughts, hopes and dreams using their favorite book as a mentor text? When I first heard the term mentor text there … Continue reading →
Children love the rhyme and rhythm of poetry, the quick stories told in vivid language. If you’re unfamiliar with haiku, you’ll find them just a little different.
Continue reading →This has been an exciting week for me. I finished edits for my next book, Amos Faces His Bully. Printed copies have been ordered and the book now appears online at Barnes and Noble and Amazon. This is my fourth children’s book, … Continue reading →