Happy Leap Day! In my family, we’re celebrating a birthday—of sorts. When our daughters were little, my husband started a tradition of celebrating their half-birthdays by taking them out for dinner and a movie( or whatever they wanted to do). … Continue reading →
Do you have a reluctant reader in the house? Or one who likes an adventure story, but afraid to tackle a full-length middle-grade novel? How about a child who thinks the characters in the Bible were superhuman — or even … Continue reading →
By Jean Matthew Hall As You Thumb through a Book Ask Yourself: How old is the Main Character of the story? 9 to 12 years old means the story is for Middle Grade students. 14 to 18 means the story … Continue reading →
When children’s authors write for traditional publishers, they rarely have input into the illustrations. That’s why it’s okay for an author to brag about the illustrations! My latest release, Little Ducking’s Easter Prayers, has some adorable illustrations! Bugs, bees and … Continue reading →
On Fridays, my granddaughter gets out of school at noon to join her mom and other parents for Forest Friday in the Pisgah Forest. This is not a school-sponsored class. This is parents taking their children into the forest for … Continue reading →
Taking photographs of people, animals, places and things has always been a fun hobby for me. I’ve never bought an expensive camera or lens. Before I could use the camera on my phone, I always used an inexpensive “one use” … Continue reading →