Congratulations to Joan Edwards who won the audio CD of "The Road to Bittersweet." Thanks to all who left comments. Keep persevering and entering. More giveaways coming up--starting today! ********** Charles Ghigna, the Father Goose of children's books and no stranger to this blog, has done it again. But this time, it's not a clever… Continue reading Strange, Unusual, Gross and Cool Animals by Charles Ghigna: A Review and Giveaway
Congratulations to Joyce Hostetter who won LOVING vs. VIRGINIA from last week's blog. This week's blog post comes courtesy of Recorded Books (who provided FUZZY) and Elizabeth Sims, contributing editor to Writer's Digest, whose article, "Stepping Up Your Sidekicks" in the February, 2017 issue, prompted the template for this review. Tom Angleberger, best known as the author of… Continue reading Fuzzy: A Review, A Mini-Lesson on Sidekicks, and an Audio CD Giveaway!
9000 middle school teachers and administrators. Hundreds of workshops stuffed into 2 1/2 days. Ten enormous rows of vendors selling everything from excellent writing lessons plans Maupin House to interactive maps Rand McNally, to spicy popcorn used for fundraising, to worldwide travel experiences for students. Add several roving reporters for The Conference Insider who desipte… Continue reading National Middle School Conference Report