Tag Archives: children’s literature

A to Z: Research as a children’s writer

Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. Technically Thursday was R day, and it’s after midnight on Friday as I write this. But it’s still Thursday to me since I haven’t gone to bed … Continue reading

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A to Z: A third-grade kid lit quilt

Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. I’ve waited all month to make it to Q, just so I could share the best third-grade class project in history. I present to you a post … Continue reading

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A to Z: How many Newbery Honor Medal winners have you read?

Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. I’m a day late on N day, but I couldn’t bring myself to skip it entirely. Today’s topic is too much fun — it’s all about Newbery … Continue reading

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A to Z: Wanted – multicultural and diverse books

Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. And today is M Day! Which means it’s time to talk about multicultural children’s books and diversity in literature. I never had a problem finding myself in … Continue reading

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A to Z: ‘Koren of the Quest’

Throughout April, I’m tackling 26 A to Z topics related to children’s literature. Today is all about the letter K, which has me reminiscing about the first chapter I ever wrote: “Koren of the Quest.” I was still a kid … Continue reading

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