Tag: astronauts

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

Mining for Heart: “How a Patchwork Quilt Reflects a Patchwork World” by Ann McCallum Staats

August 28, 2026

Just as perspective led to Karen Nyberg’s global quilt project from space, author Ann McCallum Staats found the heart of A QUILT OF STARS: ASTRONAUT KAREN NYBERG STITCHES A DREAM by exploring perspective. In this fascinating story, a bit of tradition and old-fashioned skills find their place in space! GIVEAWAY! Leave a comment below for … More Mining for Heart: “How a Patchwork Quilt Reflects a Patchwork World” by Ann McCallum Staats