Beth Anderson, Children's Writer

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Especially for Educators: “What To Do When the Information Keeps Changing” by Elaine Kachala

April 24, 2026

Writing about current technology presents the challenge of how to keep up with ever-changing information. In this post, author Elaine Kachala puts the future in the hands of students with capable imaginations and critical thinking skills. GIVEAWAY! Leave a comment below for a chance to win a copy of BUILDING HOMES FOR ALL by Elaine … More Especially for Educators: “What To Do When the Information Keeps Changing” by Elaine Kachala

Mining for Heart: “The Promise of the Packhorse Librarians” by Lauren Kerstein

April 17, 2026

I’m hopping on The Children’s Book Review blog tour bandwagon for author Lauren Kerstein and her amazing new release: HOPE RODE: THE PROMISE OF THE PACKHORSE LIBRARIANS! GIVEAWAY! Don’t miss the special opportunity below to win a signed copy of HOPE RODE from Lauren Kerstein! Congratulations to Teresa Robeson, the winner of a copy of … More Mining for Heart: “The Promise of the Packhorse Librarians” by Lauren Kerstein

#AmericanRevolution250: “Remember the (REVOLUTIONARY) Ladies!” by Barb Rosenstock

April 10, 2026

When we widen the scope past the usual events and people featured in textbooks and traditional stories of the American Revolution, we see diverse contributions to liberty across society that allow us to understand a reality that makes history relatable and meaningful. In this post, true to the words of Abigail Adams, author Barb Rosenstock … More #AmericanRevolution250: “Remember the (REVOLUTIONARY) Ladies!” by Barb Rosenstock