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Children should be able to receive adequate care as fast as adults do. Sadly, pediatric care becomes less accessible the farther you live from the city. This reality worsens an already stressful situation. As a parent, it must be heartbreaking to see your kids go through their medical ordeal longer than they should whenever your...
Fast-casual stores and restaurants are a haven for parents. They provide the customer service and quick serving times of fast food with the fresh and made-to-order meals of sit-down establishments. Whether you are grabbing something before heading to work or looking for a dinner place for you and the kids, here are the healthiest fast-casual...
I’m thrilled to release the book trailer for my newest picture book, The Traveling Taco! The Traveling Taco: The Amazing and Surprising Journey of Many of Your Favorite Foods by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong An exploration of the history of kids’ favorite foods from around the world From pizza to pasta and...
Please join the Boston Authors Club for the Spring Authors After Hours event at The Silver Unicorn Bookstore on Wednesday, April 9th, from 6:30 to 8 pm. Everyone is welcome to meet our amazing authors and get books signed! To examine any book more closely at Amazon, please click on image of book....
Have you ever taken your child to a playground only to find a broken swing or a rusty slide? Playgrounds are vital for children’s physical, social, and emotional development, making it frustrating when they lack access to a safe space to enjoy and explore. As a parent, you want your children to have access to...
Please welcome my guest author and dear friend today, Nancy Tupper Ling. In addition to being an award-winning children’s book author, Nancy is a librarian and book seller at Peter H. Reynolds and Paul Reynolds bookstore, The Blue Bunny Bookstore. You will find her in the center of KidLit in Massachusetts where she helps to...
I am thrilled to announce the cover reveal for HANUKKAH 1-2-3! by Joy Nelkin Wieder, illustrated by Aura Lewis! Learning to count is as easy as 1, 2, 3 in this unique board book celebrating the holiday of Hanukkah! From opening one gift to lighting two menorah candles and from frying three latkes all the...
Change the World One Book at a Time: Donate Your Items for a Cause! Read Your World’s 3rd Annual Auction is fast approaching, and we’re seeking your support to raise funds to continue the work we do, including: Themed Classroom Kits such as our Climate Change and Environmental Justice Kit. IG Live Interviews with KidLit...
This gentle hike within the Kapalua golf course complex has spectacular views and showcases endangered birds who dig burrows for their nests. The parking is probably the most challenging aspect. While there is a small parking lot near the Kapalua public beach where the hike begins, it’s pricey at $35. Park instead at the convenience...
I received my MBA from the Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA, and I vouch for its usefulness. I think my HR classes were some of my most useful ones. I actually went to business school to learn accounting, but I found the curriculum to be widely useful, and my classmates were all interesting...
Teaching your teenager to drive can be nerve-wracking for parents, and — as excited as your teen may be — they could be nervous, too. The good news is that plenty of people have successfully done it before you. From spreading out instructional duties to staying calm, this parent’s guide to teaching driving includes 10...
Juggling a full-time job, helping kids with their homework, and chauffeuring them to sports practice — moms and dads wear many hats every day. Finding time to prepare a wholesome dinner may feel insurmountable amid this whirlwind of daily responsibilities. Wholesome, convenient meal solutions that don’t compromise on nutrition are a staple in many homes,...
I learned about Mrs Wordsmith at a bloggers’ event in Boston. They have some great workbooks and games for literacy and writing. I made a video of the event: Here is another video on their books and game. Unboxing// Mrs. Wordsmith Products Mrs. Wordsmith Vocabularious Card Game Mrs. Wordsmith How To Write a Story...
Anne Broyles, Nancy Castaldo, Antwan Eady, Maria Gianferrari, Lindsay H. Metcalf, and I were thrilled to present to NCSS via a virtual panel! A PDF of our slide deck including all our activities and resources are below. Farm to Table to Book: Teaching with Farm Texts to Learn About Food Security, Sustainability, and Community...
Introduction to Health Science Careers The vast health science field offers an impressive array of career paths, each playing a vital role in improving health outcomes on both individual and community levels. Health science professionals are essential in various settings, from hospitals and clinics to research laboratories and public health organizations. With the increasing complexity...
It was such fun to hang out with authors Sandra Elaine Scott, Mia Wenjen, Kelly Carey, Nancy Tupper Ling, and musical performer Elijah T. Grasshopper. Elija T. Grasshopper performed songs with participation from Sandra Elaine Scott and Kelly Carey. Sandra Elaine Scott also read THE BLACK UNICORN, and I read about the gymnasts featured in...
The Newton Children’s Book Festival was a big success! We had more than one thousand parents, guardians, grandparents, teachers, librarians, and children come to our event in search of authors and illustrators to meet! Our line up of 60+ authors and illustrators was the primary reason for our big draw. It was also great fun...
I am thrilled that We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court is a Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Winner. Thank you so much to the National Council for the Social Studies and the Children’s Book Council for this honor! ...
Thank you to Shepard.com for featuring my book list, The Best Children’s Book About Boxing! Shepard helps readers connect with authors. Find out more here. p.s. Related posts: I Started Sparring Again … but am on a break from boxing 15 Boxing Themed Children’s Books This is What 60 Looks Like at Nonantum Boxing Club!...
Welcome to Read Your World Day 2025! Join us for our virtual party tonight at 9 pm EST. Sign up here Sign up for the virtual party and get ready to join the fun by answering the questions below. Those who respond will have a chance to win one of 10 Book Bundle Prizes,...
I’m thrilled that Dorktales Podcast created a podcast featuring Simon Tam based on my latest picture book, WE SING FROM THE HEART. You can listen to it wherever you find podcasts or you can watch it: There is also a FREE activity guide that goes along with the podcast. According to Dorktales...