Some Great Fantasy Titles for the MG Crowd I’ve recently enjoyed a couple of fantasy books highly recommended by my ten-year-old book buddy Jane. They’ve been around for awhile, but their popularity hasn’t waned, so I thou…

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In Celebration of Poetry Month: Some Poems from my Upcoming Novel MY OWN KIND OF BRAVE I have a new verse novel coming out in spring 2027. MY OWN KIND OF BRAVE is a coming-of-age story with a neurodiverse narrator named Toby, some birds he communicates with, and a mystery Toby, his s…

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May 1 National Day of Action · United Progressive Democrats No work, no school, no spending, YES Community and Mutual Aid! Join us any time between 11:30am and 1:30pm on May 1 at the Margaret Heggan Library. We will share food, make donations to a food bank, m...

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Cathy Ballou Mealey Presents: FLY ROD WAS FIRST. A New PB + a Chance to Win a Copy Today it gives me great pleasure to feature a new PB from author Cathy Ballou Mealey as well as my review and an interview with Cathy who talks about the back matter of her book. Here is the review…

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Grateful to @dbeckjacobson.bsky.social for shining a spotlight on FLY ROD WAS FIRST: CORNELIA CROSBY'S ADVENTURES IN ANGLING today! bit.ly/3Q7KCnX

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Extra! Extra! 4/5 Yes! Good things are STILL happening! 🎈🎈

Extra! Extra! 4/5
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April 3, 2026 On April 4, 1949, representatives from twelve countries in Europe and North America—Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom,...

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Nato has led to peace, prosperity, and cooperation since its founding in 1949.

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My thoughts on what's going on in #kidlit publishing now, a little history, and what we can do:

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Raye Montague created the first computer-generated draft for a US naval ship. Learn more about this amazing woman and her accomplishments in the book UP PERISCOPE by Jennifer Swanson.
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This book is an unexpected invitation to slow down & notice the moments in between. Some of these moments may be small & quick, while others may feel far apart. The combination of playful text & expressive artwork will help young readers consider these in-between moments from a different perspective

Most popular point of view types in stories Among the most important decisions a fiction writer can make is what point of view to use in a story. Point of view determines what aspects of a story will be left out and deeply affects how the re…

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Tuesday Spring Haiku Sun warming the earth Flowers arise from slumber Spring color unfurls     Robins greet the spring Birdsong sounds joyful and light …

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Writing 101: New Series For 2026 This year I thought I’d share some tips and tricks I use in my writing. Some of these have been shared at workshops, but I think they might be helpful to some of you who may be trying to brea…

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Thought about writing a novel in verse? Here are some things to consider before you begin. #versenovels #writingforkids

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WE THE PEOPLE make history with our voices.

Trump reminds us why we are rallying on Saturday March 27, 2026

Trump reminds us why we are rallying on Saturday
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Historic turnout as WE THE PEOPLE make our voices heard.

Trump reminds us why we are rallying on Saturday March 27, 2026

Trump reminds us why we are rallying on Saturday
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Q&A with Marian Mitchell Donahue about her new novel, BACKSTITCH.
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Trump reminds us why we are rallying on Saturday March 27, 2026

Trump reminds us why we are rallying on Saturday
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Join No Kings tomorrow!

We should be thinking about universal child care the same way we think about roads and highways: as basic public infrastructure.

Investing in universal child care is good for our kids’ development and good for our economy.

I know firsthand how critical early childhood education is to lifelong success.

That's why I introduced the Creating Early Childhood Leaders Act. Supporting opportunities for our kids is only possible if we support our school leaders, too.

“Follow his example. It flows from there.” Reflections on Robert Mueller’s passing. March 23, 2026.

“Follow his example. It flows from there.” Reflections on Robert Mueller’s passing.
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Inventors Can Inspire Children to Innovate by Marilyn Ostermiller Have you ever held a potato peeler or a Rubik’s Cube and wondered, “Who came up with this?” Inventors have created most of the labor-saving tools we use in our daily lives. Where would we be, for i…

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Chop Wood, Carry Water 3/23 No funding for IRAN / ICE out of airports / Lift the Cuban blockade! / Demand a refund from Fetterman / learn how to protect our elections / An exhibit on Monuments in Los Angeles

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No wars of aggression.

No terrorizing our communities or yours.

No tyrants, no conquests, no kings.

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Tell Congress: Stop Trump's War with Iran Trump's unauthorized war in Iran has already taken the lives of US servicemembers and at least 1,000 Iranian civilians. It has devolved into a larger regional conflict, with missile and drone strikes,...

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No more funding.