Inspiring and empowering young readers
Can you imagine becoming a refugee, needing to leave your house suddenly with no plans, little idea of where to go, and the knowledge that you may never return? Every day children and their families are being forced to flee their homes, communities, and countries around the world just to stay alive. Today, June 20th, Read More …
Author Laurie Ann Thompson on how fear gets in the way of our personal and professional goals, and how to move past it. Read More …
If you’ve followed my blog for a long time (or know me at all), you probably know I can be a little obsessive about setting goals and doing annual performance reviews. So, as 2017 comes to a close, I thought I should reflect on what I’ve accomplished the past year and think about what 2018 Read More …
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, here is one of my favorite quotes of his: Please communicate. Talk and listen. Read and write. Think and feel. Which leads us to another great MLK quote: Never stop learning, folks.
Many of us who write books for children, recommend books for children, and teach children to read books have been wondering lately what more we can do to move the world forward to have more inclusivity, compassion, and empathy. We’ve been wondering if our efforts really make a difference. We may have been tempted to Read More …