While I love to stay home and write, I also enjoy getting out to share what I've written with groups. These events are the main way for me to show and tell my books, so I like to attend as many as … [Read more...]
School Visits 2022
School visits are a way to encourage students to enjoy reading and writing. A study by the National Literacy Trust found that students who were exposed to author visits were: twice as likely to … [Read more...]
Saving the Reluctant Reader
During school visits I make it a point to ask the question, "Who likes to read?" Many enthusiastic hands always shoot up, but it has never been unanimous. It doesn't matter what state I'm visiting, it … [Read more...]
Counting Down the Days
At this time of year students tend to get restless and tired of the routine of school. The kids aren't the only ones to get weary. If you're a teacher, you may be counting down the days until summer … [Read more...]
Oklahoma School Visits
School visits are the best part of being a middle-grade author. I've visited a number of schools this year, and I have loved meeting new teachers, librarians, and students. This week I took The Legend … [Read more...]
Focus on the Future
Fourth grade students at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School have been exploring careers. Their school counselor, Mrs. Jenny Brown, has invited a number of people from the community to talk to the … [Read more...]
School Visits in Springdale, AR
When mapping the route from my home to the city of Springdale, AR, I was baffled when my search revealed it was an 85 hour trip. How could this be? It's only 250 miles between the two cities across … [Read more...]
Winter Story Night
Cookies, hot chocolate, and books are the perfect combination for a cold winter night. Paragould Primary School planned an event for children featuring those three elements. The skies opened up with a … [Read more...]
Upcoming Events
Here's a few of the much-anticipated events on my calendar in the coming weeks:February 19 - Paragould Primary School … [Read more...]
Harrisburg Elementary School Visit
School librarians are the best! They are planners, coordinators, requisitionists, organizers, PR experts, educators, and literacy promoters, just to name a few of their duties. I've been honored that … [Read more...]
