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The Science Behind Spring Showers
Beginning readers can dig into the science behind spring weather with six timely titles
Spring Into the Season!
Fling your students into some springtime fun with a variety of preschool activities
Changing Your Classroom Writing Culture
Check out these tips to inspire students to tackle the revision process with enthusiasm
Make March a Month for Reading!
The Salina Public Library offers some great reading suggestions to kick off the month of March
Some Cross-Subject Curriculum Ideas
I’m so pleased to see such thoughtful reviews being generated by my newest book!
Resources for Space Enthusiasts
Future astronauts will find lots to explore in these excellent resources about our universe
It’s a Joy When My Work Resonates with Readers
I’m always delighted when I discover the different ways that readers respond to my books
Celebrating Some Singular Titles
I’m delighted to find We, the Curious Ones in such luminous company!
STEM Subjects Can Set Things Shaking
Ready-to-Read titles help beginners readers explore the world around them:
Looking at Stories with New Eyes
My newest picture book—We, the Curious Ones—continues to resonate with readers
Spreading Some Sunshine Across the Country
I’m delighted to find my novel Sunshine on these state award lists
Plan Ahead for a Read-Aloud Christmas
Teaser: Be sure to take some time out of your holiday busyness to share the Christmas story
Help Kids Learn an Attitude of Gratitude
Here are some simple suggestions for helping young readers focus on gratitude and thankfulness
Take Beginning Readers on a “Wonder”ful Tour
Beginning readers can travel from one corner of the US to another with my Wonders of America Ready-to-Read titles
It’s a Book Birthday Week!
The publication of a new book is always a big thrill for me, and I invite you to share in my celebration of the release of We, the Curious Ones
Combining Fact and Fiction Is Powerful
My novel Runt provides great opportunities for students to combine fact and fiction