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Mining for Heart: “Make the Inanimate Object a Character” by Natasha Wing

November 3, 2017

“think of Grand Central as if it was a character.” Why would people care… … More Mining for Heart: “Make the Inanimate Object a Character” by Natasha Wing

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When Jackie Saved Grand Central

October 27, 2017

It’s Perfect Picture Book Friday! The bestselling author of “The Night Before…” series, Natasha Wing, has a new nonfiction book out. In this picture book for older kids, she takes on a topic I haven’t seen before in children’s books. And it wasn’t easy, as she will tell us in her “Mining for Heart” guest … More When Jackie Saved Grand Central

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Vincent Can’t Sleep, Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky

October 20, 2017

Vincent Can’t Sleep is a celebration of creativity, individuality, and the power of sticking with something that you love, from the acclaimed team behind the Caldecott Honor Book The Noisy Paintbox. … More Vincent Can’t Sleep, Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky

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Mining for Heart: Jeannie Mobley on Voice

October 6, 2017

The key to loving Bobby Lee, and by extension his story, is in his voice… … More Mining for Heart: Jeannie Mobley on Voice

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality

September 22, 2017

Ladies and gentlemen of the jury: During this trial, you will learn about a little girl who had no clue just how important she would become. … More Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The Case of R.B.G. vs. Inequality

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The Three Billy Goats Gruff

September 15, 2017

Today’s Perfect Picture Book Friday selection is a classic fable with a fresh twist. But first – the giveaway from Kristen Foote’s “Mining for Heart” post….. The random generator has chosen Ann Kelley! Congratulations! Kristen will contact you and send a copy of How to Survive as a Shark your way.  And now… a classic … More The Three Billy Goats Gruff

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Mining for Heart: “Why?” by Kristen Foote

September 1, 2017

Mining for Heart: Kristen Foote digs for the “Why.” Plus a Giveaway! … More Mining for Heart: “Why?” by Kristen Foote

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How to Survive as a Firefly

August 25, 2017

Let’s get this whole metamorphosis process started! … More How to Survive as a Firefly

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The Great Pasta Escape

August 18, 2017

Fettuccine is scared, Ramen is outraged, and Mac is just trying to keep the peace among all the pasta. Will they be able to work together to use their noodles and concoct a great escape? … More The Great Pasta Escape

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Mining for Heart: That “Goosebump Moment” by Suzanne Slade

August 3, 2017

Thank you to the prolific Suzanne Slade for sharing her process with us! … More Mining for Heart: That “Goosebump Moment” by Suzanne Slade

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