Novels in verse are great choices for National Poetry Month reads at home or in the classroom

Reading books aloud together provides key benefits for older kids too

Welcome the arrival of all things spring with a creative activity and a rousing read-aloud

Children who have to deal with natural disasters are likely to experience some trauma, but there are a number of resources available to help

It’s always a pleasure to hear feedback on my books from the people who work directly with young readers

Will March come in like a lion or in like a lamb?

Take beginning readers on a trip to some of America’s most interesting landmarks

Why not build some reading love by giving young people a book for Valentine’s Day?

There are great resources available to help your students dig into the facts behind the fiction in my novel

This blog post delves a little deeper into why it’s so important to encourage young people’s curiosity

New readers can journey through the solar system with the most recent title from my Our Universe series

Sometimes writers/editors are given the gift of learning that one of their books has played a major role in a reader’s life

Add some music and movement fun to your classroom with some winter tunes for young ones

Check out the variety of free classroom resources available on my website

My Wildlife Picture Books feature stunning images from wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela

Beginning readers can learn about a variety of weather wonders with a new edition of some of my Ready-to-Read titles

Share the reason for the season with the young people in your life

Gratitude is a value that can never be taught too early

Here are some suggestions for how your four-legged family members can help young readers improve their skills

Beginning readers can take a memorable geography journey through the pages of the 50 States to Celebrate books