Rhymes with Reason 2014

The Highlights Foundation is offering this workshop on writing rhyming picture books, on of the most difficult genres in which to get published. 

Happy reading and rhyming,
Christine

Veterans Day

My favorite book to read on Veterans Day is a book that several years ago, I sent to my father-in-law, a veteran.  The Wall, by Eve Bunting is a picture book with the simply beautiful message that although it is an honor for a child to see their grandparent's name on a memorial, it is better to have the grandparent here, telling you to button-up your jacket.  Read it with your students, or read it with a veteran that you love.

Happy reading,
Christine

Picture Book Month

November is Picture Book Month.  Click on the link to find tips for celebrating this beloved medium.
Picture books are the most expensive books to produce, and consequently the most difficult to get published.  Due to the short, concise nature of the text, the picture book author must be fastidious with his or her words, and merciless with his or her revisions and edits, making well-written picture books models of exemplary writing.  Kudos to all who have successfully published in this medium.  Keep at it for all  those still plugging away. 

Happy reading and writing,
Christine

Election Day

Happy Election Day!  It was on this day in 1872, that suffragist Susan B. Anthony broke the law and tried to vote for president.  Hopefully you have honored the sacrifices of all those who came before us and voted already, today.  If not, please get out and vote. 
When you get home, why not read, Duck for President  with your own kids?

Happy reading,
Christine

The Power of Picture Books

This sounds like a wonderful conference on the importance of picture books in developing literacy.  Presented by the Highlights Foundation and the Eric Carle Museum, this conference targets  educators.  Attendees can even earn graduate credit.  Read more about it here.

Happy  reading,
Christine