Owls have shared many camp sites with me. It is
always with a smile when an owl wakes me up in
the middle of the night.
I remember one time in the Book Cliffs, near the
Colorado border hearing the faint call of a pygmy
owl. I made the same call and it responded. This
calling back and forth went on for almost a
half-hour, with the owl getting closer each time. At
length, it landed in the tree above me and called
the rest of the night. (click to read more)
always with a smile when an owl wakes me up in
the middle of the night.
I remember one time in the Book Cliffs, near the
Colorado border hearing the faint call of a pygmy
owl. I made the same call and it responded. This
calling back and forth went on for almost a
half-hour, with the owl getting closer each time. At
length, it landed in the tree above me and called
the rest of the night. (click to read more)
| Owls at My Camp by Phil Douglass, Regional Wildlife Manager, Conservation Outreach Utah Division of Wildlife Resources |
Barbara Ehrentreu wrote
"The Trouble with Follow the
Leader"
My story comes from a
frightening experience I had
when I was about eight years
old. I lived in the Crown Heights
section of Brooklyn, NY in the
1950's. Life for kids was very
free at that time. My parents
owned a yard goods and
trimmings store and everyone
knew me on the block. I was
allowed to go anywhere within a
certain distance, which was my
own block and across the street.
But as kids we had great
adventures in that small space.
One of the games we always
played was Follow the Leader.
We'd use the backyards of
apartment houses and other
little nooks and crannies found
on the street like the iron gate in
my story. Whoever was the
leader for the day could take
you anywhere. You had to do
whatever the leader did.
(click to read more)
"The Trouble with Follow the
Leader"
My story comes from a
frightening experience I had
when I was about eight years
old. I lived in the Crown Heights
section of Brooklyn, NY in the
1950's. Life for kids was very
free at that time. My parents
owned a yard goods and
trimmings store and everyone
knew me on the block. I was
allowed to go anywhere within a
certain distance, which was my
own block and across the street.
But as kids we had great
adventures in that small space.
One of the games we always
played was Follow the Leader.
We'd use the backyards of
apartment houses and other
little nooks and crannies found
on the street like the iron gate in
my story. Whoever was the
leader for the day could take
you anywhere. You had to do
whatever the leader did.
(click to read more)
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| Article: How can I help my child learn to read? by Lori Calabrese |
Helping your child learn to read is
a partnership that will pay off for a
lifetime. Although reading and
writing abilities continue to develop
throughout life, the early childhood
years - from birth through age
eight - are the most important
period for literacy development.
Many people wonder when a child
learns to read. Most would answer
kindergarten or first grade, but the
truth is children start down the
road to reading as soon as they
are born......(click to read more)
Let's Do NOTHING! Reviewed by Lori Calabrese |
How many times have you been told to "Sit still and be quiet"? It
never was an easy task, was it? In Let's Do Nothing!, Frankie and
Sal have already played every sport and board game invented,
baked and eaten batches of cookies, and painted a zillion pictures.
What’s left to do? It's pretty crazy, but Frankie and Sal decide to do
nothing! That's right, nothing! Is it far-fetched or can they really do
it?
When they realize it's harder than they thought, they imagine that
they're stone statues in the park. But when pigeons fly by, that
ruins that. They imagine they're buildings. But when a large ape
comes by that...(click to read more of the book review)
| So You Want to Write a Picture Book? by Margot Finke http://www.margotfinke.com Books - Manuscript Critiques - Writing Help |
| Your head is full of ideas, and you are keen to write them into a file titled, "Picture Book." What about the first line? How many words does it take to write a picture book? Is the word humongous too old? Should you write it in rhyme, or in prose? Picture books (PB) come in many shapes and sizes, and for a variety of ages. For PB writers, every word must count. Your Word Thesaurus will help you prune out all those tired, overused words. Find strong, sparkling, evocative replacements -- words that would offer ........(click to read more) |
| Identity by Kimberlee Medicine Horn Jackson, Yankton Sioux |
One of my favorite authors is
award-winning Sherman Alexie. His writing
is filled with humor, gut-wrenching tears,
hope and hopelessness, and is some of
the boldest writing I've encountered. I like
him because when I read about the rez, I
can picture my own rez. His writing is
honest and relevant.
My last semester at Kent State, I asked
my young adult literature professor why
Alexie's book, The Absolutely True Diary
of a Part Time Indian wasn't on the
reading list. She said she was waiting for it
to come out in paperback so it would be
affordable for her students to purchase. I
agree with her willingness to save
students some money. I was thrilled.....
(click to continue reading)
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Excerpt from Rie Sheridan Rose's latest novel SIDHE MOVED THROUGH THE FAIRE
“Shh…quiet! If they catch you, they’ll pull your wings off and feed you to the witches!”
“Shut your gob, you git! They don’t suffer witches. More like put us in cages and charge
tuppance to see the beasties. But I ain’t afeard.”
“You should be. Fae aren’t welcome here.”
“Maybe they ain’t never seen our like. Makes folk nervous. They’d learn better if the
King would let us be seen.”
“Still your tongue, fool!” Aisling glanced over her shoulder nervously, her iridescent
wings trembling at the thought of what would happen to her lack-wit of a brother if the
King or one of his court heard him talk so.
Ailill sniffed. “What’s foolish is that we have to skulk around like shadows in our own
country so as not to be seen by the mortals. What’s the harm in learning more about
them? Can’t we all just get along?” (click to read more of the Story)
“Shh…quiet! If they catch you, they’ll pull your wings off and feed you to the witches!”
“Shut your gob, you git! They don’t suffer witches. More like put us in cages and charge
tuppance to see the beasties. But I ain’t afeard.”
“You should be. Fae aren’t welcome here.”
“Maybe they ain’t never seen our like. Makes folk nervous. They’d learn better if the
King would let us be seen.”
“Still your tongue, fool!” Aisling glanced over her shoulder nervously, her iridescent
wings trembling at the thought of what would happen to her lack-wit of a brother if the
King or one of his court heard him talk so.
Ailill sniffed. “What’s foolish is that we have to skulk around like shadows in our own
country so as not to be seen by the mortals. What’s the harm in learning more about
them? Can’t we all just get along?” (click to read more of the Story)
FRAN SPEAKS OUT!
Talk Online with
Children's Book Author Fran Lewis
Writing is supposed to be fun and risk
free. When I decided to write my first
children's book I had a hard time choosing
not only the title but what to write about. I
began with a list of topics and ideas that I
knew a lot about and went from there. I
listed things from my childhood that I
found fun to do and others that I could not
do but would provide humor in my book. I
was always a kiutz and could not dance.
Dancing school was a disaster for me.
Deciding to include a story about my
experiences in dancing school helped
jump start my writing and the first story in
my book "My Name is Bertha". After that I
just listed several other experiences that I
wanted to share with readers and hoped
that everyone would enjoy reading them
and laugh along with me.
Tip One:
The best way to start is sometimes with a
simple picture........
Note: Learn how to leave a comment or
submit a paragraph to Fran at Writing Tips.
Talk Online with
Children's Book Author Fran Lewis
Writing is supposed to be fun and risk
free. When I decided to write my first
children's book I had a hard time choosing
not only the title but what to write about. I
began with a list of topics and ideas that I
knew a lot about and went from there. I
listed things from my childhood that I
found fun to do and others that I could not
do but would provide humor in my book. I
was always a kiutz and could not dance.
Dancing school was a disaster for me.
Deciding to include a story about my
experiences in dancing school helped
jump start my writing and the first story in
my book "My Name is Bertha". After that I
just listed several other experiences that I
wanted to share with readers and hoped
that everyone would enjoy reading them
and laugh along with me.
Tip One:
The best way to start is sometimes with a
simple picture........
Note: Learn how to leave a comment or
submit a paragraph to Fran at Writing Tips.
| Lori Says Writing Critique Groups-Strategies for a Successful Critique by Lori Calabrese |
Every writer will tell you the importance of joining a critique group. When we receive
critiques on our work, we’re looking for suggestions to make our work better so it will
inevitably be published. There are many things that a fresh eye can see in your work
that you can’t. In order for us to receive critiques, it’s important that we give critiques,
right? Fair is fair and critiquing others’ work will help your writing. It will teach you
what to look for when self-editing your own work, and give you a sense of what you
like and don’t like to incorporate in your own writing.
So you need to do a critique? Where do you start?
First, know that we all are human beings and ........
(Click to continue reading and leave your comments)
Title: Bingo the Banjo Picking Bear
Author: Jay Miller
Publisher: Outskirts Press Inc.
ISBN978-1-4327-0739-2
Cost: $ 14.95
Reviewed by Jo Linsdell
With Bingo the Banjo Picking Bear, Jay
Miller teaches important lessons through
rhymes and verses. Bingo, a young bear
cub, loves music and wishes to have a
banjo so he could play for his Grandpa.
One day he catches a small fish who
Miller teaches important lessons through
rhymes and verses. Bingo, a young bear
cub, loves music and wishes to have a
banjo so he could play for his Grandpa.
One day he catches a small fish who
grants him that wish, as long as he sets
him free. Time passes and Bingo catches
the same fish only now he’s grown big.
The fish tells Bingo that he has safely
kept the banjo he had wished for until
they met again. Bingo has fun singing
songs and playing his banjo for Grandpa.
This delightful tale educates on ........
(Want to read more of this review?)
Author: Jay Miller
Publisher: Outskirts Press Inc.
ISBN978-1-4327-0739-2
Cost: $ 14.95
Reviewed by Jo Linsdell
With Bingo the Banjo Picking Bear, Jay
Miller teaches important lessons through
rhymes and verses. Bingo, a young bear
cub, loves music and wishes to have a
banjo so he could play for his Grandpa.
One day he catches a small fish who
Miller teaches important lessons through
rhymes and verses. Bingo, a young bear
cub, loves music and wishes to have a
banjo so he could play for his Grandpa.
One day he catches a small fish who
grants him that wish, as long as he sets
him free. Time passes and Bingo catches
the same fish only now he’s grown big.
The fish tells Bingo that he has safely
kept the banjo he had wished for until
they met again. Bingo has fun singing
songs and playing his banjo for Grandpa.
This delightful tale educates on ........
(Want to read more of this review?)
Wicked’s Way
byStephanie McGregor
My sister, Reagan, has really gotten herself in
over her head. She’s only five, so most things are
over her head quite literally, but this is no joke.
Reagan has been playing with the devil! To be
honest I think he was always there in the house,
waiting, watching, taking notes, making plans.
We moved into the house on Reagan’s second
birthday. As always, I was stuck with her while my
aunt and uncle helped my parents unload the
moving van.
“But I’m ten! I’m in double digits now, almost a
teenager. I can carry the heavy stuff. Can’t Mom or
Aunt Molly watch her?” I asked.
Uncle Paul just had to say something, he always
does. “Reagan’s pretty heavy if you ask me. Why
don’t you try carrying her up the stairs so she’s out
of the way?” He thinks he’s funny. He’s not ........
(continue reading)
byStephanie McGregor
My sister, Reagan, has really gotten herself in
over her head. She’s only five, so most things are
over her head quite literally, but this is no joke.
Reagan has been playing with the devil! To be
honest I think he was always there in the house,
waiting, watching, taking notes, making plans.
We moved into the house on Reagan’s second
birthday. As always, I was stuck with her while my
aunt and uncle helped my parents unload the
moving van.
“But I’m ten! I’m in double digits now, almost a
teenager. I can carry the heavy stuff. Can’t Mom or
Aunt Molly watch her?” I asked.
Uncle Paul just had to say something, he always
does. “Reagan’s pretty heavy if you ask me. Why
don’t you try carrying her up the stairs so she’s out
of the way?” He thinks he’s funny. He’s not ........
(continue reading)
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Boring is Out - Quirky is In
by Nancy Marmolejo
http://www.VivaVisibilityBlog.com
People don't go into business for
themselves because they want to be
confined and constrained. They go into
business because they are fueled by
passion and the urge to freely follow that
passion. In fact, a 2007 study by
American Express listed "passion" as the
number one reason why people become
entrepreneurs. Turning a profit came in
significantly lower.
So with this natural inclination towards
passion and freedom, why oh why do so
many business owners cling to
unremarkable strategies in their branding
and marketing? Folks, it's time to dump
the boring and usher in the Age of
Quirkiness.
Yes, quirky.
And I must go on to defend this poor
word, because ........
(read more at Writing Tips)
by Nancy Marmolejo
http://www.VivaVisibilityBlog.com
People don't go into business for
themselves because they want to be
confined and constrained. They go into
business because they are fueled by
passion and the urge to freely follow that
passion. In fact, a 2007 study by
American Express listed "passion" as the
number one reason why people become
entrepreneurs. Turning a profit came in
significantly lower.
So with this natural inclination towards
passion and freedom, why oh why do so
many business owners cling to
unremarkable strategies in their branding
and marketing? Folks, it's time to dump
the boring and usher in the Age of
Quirkiness.
Yes, quirky.
And I must go on to defend this poor
word, because ........
(read more at Writing Tips)
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