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Reading Their Way Across the USA
Beginning readers can take a fact-filled journey across the US with the 50 States to Celebrate books
Tips and Techniques for Student Writers
These writing resources will help your students write more powerfully
Our Long and Ever-Changing Journey
My picture book We, the Curious Ones continues to inspire just the kind of reactions I hoped for
Try Some Reader’s Theater for National Poetry Month!
Celebrate National Poetry Month in your classroom by staging a reader’s theater performance!
The Science Behind Spring Showers
Beginning readers can dig into the science behind spring weather with six timely titles
Spring Into the Season!
Fling your students into some springtime fun with a variety of preschool activities
Changing Your Classroom Writing Culture
Check out these tips to inspire students to tackle the revision process with enthusiasm
Make March a Month for Reading!
The Salina Public Library offers some great reading suggestions to kick off the month of March
Some Cross-Subject Curriculum Ideas
I’m so pleased to see such thoughtful reviews being generated by my newest book!
Resources for Space Enthusiasts
Future astronauts will find lots to explore in these excellent resources about our universe
It’s a Joy When My Work Resonates with Readers
I’m always delighted when I discover the different ways that readers respond to my books
Celebrating Some Singular Titles
I’m delighted to find We, the Curious Ones in such luminous company!
STEM Subjects Can Set Things Shaking
Ready-to-Read titles help beginners readers explore the world around them:
Looking at Stories with New Eyes
My newest picture book—We, the Curious Ones—continues to resonate with readers
Spreading Some Sunshine Across the Country
I’m delighted to find my novel Sunshine on these state award lists
Plan Ahead for a Read-Aloud Christmas
Teaser: Be sure to take some time out of your holiday busyness to share the Christmas story