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 →
We often hear of the works of foreign missions both now and in earlier times, their bravery and hardships but what about home missions?
Continue reading →Lately I’ve been researching ancient history. I’ve explored timelines and primary sources and poems and cuneiform tablets. It’s fun!
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 →
