Tag: Beth Anderson

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

My Writing Journey: “An Author’s Battle with TMI—Too Much Information!” by Beth Anderson

September 11, 2026

In this year of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it’s truly an honor to share a little-known piece of history in THE PATRIOTS AND THE POX: GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BATTLE TO SAVE THE CONTINENTAL ARMY, releasing 9/29/26. Here’s a peek behind the scenes of the writing and how I wrestled with TOO MUCH INFORMATION—an … More My Writing Journey: “An Author’s Battle with TMI—Too Much Information!” by Beth Anderson

#AmericanRevolution250: “Story—a Bridge from Past to Present” by Beth Anderson

March 27, 2026

Story not only has the power to connect us as people, but also the past to the present. REVOLUTIONARY PRUDENCE WRIGHT was one of those stories that widened the scope for me as I researched and wrote…and discovered “the rest of us” in the shadows of history. GIVEAWAY! Leave a comment below for a chance … More #AmericanRevolution250: “Story—a Bridge from Past to Present” by Beth Anderson

Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 3” by Beth Anderson

August 15, 2025

I felt like this last part should be titled “From whence it came and where it goes,” but that just seemed a bit unwieldy. Every manuscript I tackle teaches me more about researching, so I often add a note on what was special in the back matter—sometimes a short note, sometimes longer. It’s valuable for … More Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 3” by Beth Anderson

Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 2” by Beth Anderson

August 8, 2025

Though much of the fascinating information I glean from research never makes it into the story, some of it earns a place in back matter if it has the potential to engage and benefit educators, librarians, parents, and, most of all, young readers. Images and graphics are always a favorite! GIVEAWAY! Leave a comment below … More Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 2” by Beth Anderson

Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 1” by Beth Anderson

August 1, 2025

As I worked on the back matter for what hopefully is book number twelve, I thought about all the fabulous kinds of information that awaits teachers in these often overlooked sections. I’ve explored back matter in posts and gatherings for writers, but I’ve never done it from an educator perspective. SO… I decided it was … More Especially for Educators: “Back Matter Bounty for the Classroom: Part 1” by Beth Anderson

Especially for Educators: “Trading Places: Connecting Story Elements Across Texts and Time” from Beth Anderson and Vivian Kirkfield

February 7, 2025

Don’t you wonder sometimes if historical figures in the same time period knew each other? or knew about each other? I thought about that a lot when I was working on stories of Prudence Wright and Deborah Sampson. They lived in the same colony, at the same time, both animated by the revolutionary spirit. With … More Especially for Educators: “Trading Places: Connecting Story Elements Across Texts and Time” from Beth Anderson and Vivian Kirkfield

Especially for Educators: “Write to Persuade the USPS—Deborah Sampson Deserves a Stamp!”

February 17, 2023

As an educator, I always appreciated opportunities to connect learning objectives with real world action. And when those also connect to literature and an inspiring piece of history, even better! That’s why I was excited to hear that there’s a Forever Stamp campaign underway to honor Deborah Sampson. (And…we’re heading into Women’s History Month!) SPECIAL EDUCATOR … More Especially for Educators: “Write to Persuade the USPS—Deborah Sampson Deserves a Stamp!”

Cover Reveal! Franz’s Phantasmagorical Machine

October 29, 2021

I was a kid blessed with a father who had a workshop—a section of the basement with work benches, tools, hardware, and LOTS of scraps! I could go down there to create, experiment, and “invent” (crude versions of things that had already been invented). I distinctly remember a stirring device I built with a crank … More Cover Reveal! Franz’s Phantasmagorical Machine