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A Boon for Book Groups
If you work with middle grade readers, make sure to check out the discussion guide for my novel Sunshine:

Earth Science Easy Readers
Earth science information packaged for the easy reader classroom:

Turn Your Students into Synonym Sleuths
Dig deeper into my novel Runt with this synonym extension activity:



It’s a Book Birthday Week!
My newest STEM title for beginning readers publishes August 31st.



A Late Night Learning Opportunity
Make a perfect bedtime pairing with the Perseid meteor shower and The Stuff of Stars:

Exploring Strong Emotions in the Safety of a Story
Some of my thoughts about the important role played by novels that grapple with tough emotions

Take Some Time to Turn Kids on to Reading!
Time-tested ways to develop young people’s passion for reading

Happy Birthday, Moon
This week brought me a big reason to celebrate: another book birthday!


Independence Day Titles for Newly Independent Readers
Newly independent readers can celebrate Independence Day with a wide variety of my titles:


Father’s Day Isn’t Far Away!
Plan ahead for some Father’s Day-related frolicking in your preschool:

Connecting Students with The Stuff of Stars
Connecting classrooms with The Stuff of Stars:


My New Novel Is Shining Bright This Week!
It’s book birthday week for my new novel, Sunshine:
