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
Life
July 28, 2017
a children’s book to calm the storm and inspire appreciation of the beauty of life … More Life
Rainbow Weaver, Tejedora del Arcoíris
July 21, 2017
Culture, weaving, recycling, mothers and daughters – WOW! All woven into one wonderful children’s book. … More Rainbow Weaver, Tejedora del Arcoíris
Mining for Heart: Kristin Gray on Connecting to Characters
July 14, 2017
Today Kristin Gray shares her process of finding the heart in her middle grade novel and its irresistible main character, Vilonia Beebe. Thank you, Beth, for having me on your blog. I’m delighted to be here. I adore stories with heart. Heart is more than sappy emotions or a feeling. It is enthusiasm, passion, resolve, … More Mining for Heart: Kristin Gray on Connecting to Characters
Vilonia Beebe Takes Charge
July 7, 2017
Next week, author Kristin Gray will share her thoughts on Mining for Heart. In the meantime, enjoy her fantastic debut middle grade novel. Title: Vilonia Beebe Takes Charge Written by: Kristin L. Gray Suitable for ages: 8-12 Simon & Schuster, 2017, fiction Themes/topics: pets, responsibility, family Opening: The day I was born I was four … More Vilonia Beebe Takes Charge
I Need My Own Country!
June 30, 2017
There comes a time in all kids’ lives when they need to create their own country. … More I Need My Own Country!
Timeline, A Visual History of Our World
June 16, 2017
An illustrated journey … from the Big Bang to the present. … More Timeline, A Visual History of Our World
The Liszts
June 9, 2017
The Liszts make lists. They make lists most usual and lists most unusual. … More The Liszts
Mining for Heart: “A Touch of Humor” by Linda Skeers
June 2, 2017
Throw logic out the window! Rules don’t apply! Linda Skeers finds the funny in writing for children. … More Mining for Heart: “A Touch of Humor” by Linda Skeers
The Street Beneath My Feet
May 26, 2017
Do you ever stop and look down? Consider what’s beneath your feet? … More The Street Beneath My Feet
Beth Anderson, Children's Writer 