Hello from Karen Whiting. It’s great to be here to chat again! Some studies indicate that creativity has declined in America since the 1990s. Children show naturally creativity at young ages. Listen to children learning to talk. They often invent … Continue reading →
In our daughter’s junior year of high school, we began the college tour process. For her, it became an overwhelming time of fitting in travel to at least half a dozen campuses in the Northeast from Boston to North Carolina, … Continue reading →
Christmas comes every year. And so does Easter. And so does Thanksgiving. And so does the Fourth of July. Are you seeing a theme here? Writing holiday books for children is a great way to remain relevant for years to … Continue reading →
For most cities in the United States, there’s about a month of school left. These final days can be crazy busy! There are last minute field trips planned and fun school-wide celebrations ahead. The whole winding-down process provides many distractions … 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 →
“Perhaps you’ve asked what it’s called when a big tornado mixes with a blazing wildfire (spoiler alert: it’s called a firenado!)” Now that should get any child’s attention.
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