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Teachers, Check Out the WolfLink Videoconferencing Program
Before I wrote my novel Runt, I did a lot of research into the lives of wolves in the wild . . .
Whatever the Weather
November is one of those months that can feature a wide array of weather.
A Season of Thanks and Giving
Are you looking ahead to celebrating Thanksgiving with preschoolers in your home or school?
Resources for Educators
Educators, I’m pleased to offer many free classroom resources for you and your students as you plan the coming school year.
Books for Independent Readers
Many of my titles focus on a special kind of independence: the stage when young readers begin to read independently!
Helping Young Children in Challenging Times
2020 has been a challenging year for people of all ages, young children included. This article in Psychology Today, however, provides ideas for “things we can start doing today that will help our children—and us—feel better.
A Celebration of Fathers
Father’s Day is coming soon! If your household includes someone who loves both board books and Dad, you might want to check out my title The Very Best Daddy of All.
One Hot June Morning…
Are you looking to keep a middle grader well-supplied with reading for the coming summer? My first published novel, Shelter from the Wind, is a coming-of-age story about Stacy, who runs away from home one hot June morning.