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Send Students Soaring Through the Solar System
Check out a STEM pairing that will have your students seeing stars

“Great Educational and Interactive Book”
Toddlers can take a top-to-bottom tour of themselves with this fan favorite

Bring Your Students Together as Readers
Have you tried readers theater in your classroom? Be sure to check out this teacher’s success story and tips!

Inspire Students to Create Their Own Masterpieces
Kids will find it hard to resist these hands-on techniques for creating their own marbled paper

I’m Celebrating Another Book Birthday!
The sky’s no limit for beginning readers who take on the Our Universe Ready-to-Read titles!


Back-to-School Resources
Educators can find a wide range of free book resources at my website

Timely Tips to Make Your Students Better Writers
Be sure to check out the series of brief articles on my website that provide young writers with some helpful tricks and tips

Living in Someone Else’s Skin
I’m appreciative that readers continue to let me know how my books make a difference

Why Is Curiosity So Key?
Take a deeper look at why curiosity is such a critical factor in expanding the lives of both children and adults

“A Beloved Classic in Preschool Classrooms”
Are you looking for some fun ways to refresh your preschool’s “All About Me” unit?

The Family that Reads Together …
Set some time aside this summer to read together as a family!

Celebrate America!
The Wonders of America series is perfect for new readers who want to read their way across the USA

Counting Down to Blast Off
Young scientists can travel through space with my Ready-to-Read Our Universe books

Chapter Book Chills and Thrills
Get your students reading—and writing—by using spooky stories!

Take Time This Summer for Social-Emotional Learning
Spend some time on social-emotional learning during the out-of-school months

Father’s Day Fun!
Father’s Day is on its way, and you can find lots of fun options for your preschool classroom here

