Beth Anderson, Children's Writer

Reader, Writer, Miner of Moments

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Especially for Educators: “Connect Texts Across Time, Place, and the Human Experience” by Ann McCallum Staats and Beth Anderson

October 9, 2026

Author Ann McCallum Staats and I both celebrated a book birthday on 9/29/26 with the release of A QUILT OF STARS and THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX! As two former teachers, we know the best way to celebrate is with educators. These two books might appear to have nothing more in common than science and … More Especially for Educators: “Connect Texts Across Time, Place, and the Human Experience” by Ann McCallum Staats and Beth Anderson

#AmericanRevolution250—Behind the Scenes: “George and Me” by Ashley Yazdani

October 2, 2026

I am thrilled to share this post from Ashley Yazdani, illustrator of THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX: GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BATTLE TO SAVE THE CONTINENTAL ARMY! It’s always fascinating for me to learn about the illustration process, and I’m sure you’ll find this interesting, too! My immense gratitude to Ashley for her amazing work on THE … More #AmericanRevolution250—Behind the Scenes: “George and Me” by Ashley Yazdani

Behind the Scenes: “Making the Most of Delays and Detours” by Nora Nickum

September 25, 2026

Though delays and challenges are frustrating, author Nora Nickum found that embracing them resulted in a better book in multiple ways for WILD MEDICINE: INVENTING WAYS TO SAVE ENDANGERED ANIMALS. Patience, perseverance, and continued learning paid off!! GIVEAWAY! Leave a comment below for a chance to win a copy of WILD MEDICINE: INVENTING WAYS TO … More Behind the Scenes: “Making the Most of Delays and Detours” by Nora Nickum