Wow, have I neglected this blog in recent weeks (okay, months), or what? I’ve been feverishly focusing on knocking out the CHANGEMAKERS book, which also meant I was feverishly focusing on finding a method to the madness of knocking out … Continue reading
Although we recently spent a week in Disneyland, last week was definitely the bigger roller coaster ride for me: I had surgery on Tuesday, then my second book deal was announced on Thursday! There’s nothing like good publishing news to … Continue reading
We’ve Got a Job by Cynthia Levinson Peachtree Publishers, February 1, 2012 176 pages Ages: 10 and up Oscar Wilde supposedly said, “Any fool can make history, but it takes genius to write it.” While I don’t necessarily agree with the first … Continue reading
Today, I took part in the Rally for Girls’ Education by standing up for girls! Did you know that two thirds of the world’s illiterate people are women? Don’t you think every girl has the right to read and write … Continue reading
Tomorrow is a big day. First, my son will be having his first soccer game of the season with his brand new team. Go Eagles! At the same time, I’ll be walking with my daughter in the Walk … Continue reading
I first met Riley Carney on Twitter. As you can see in her profile, she’s 18, has published 3 books (so far), and founded a nonprofit organization for children’s literacy. Pretty amazing, huh? I knew right away she was somebody … Continue reading
The prompt over at Sunday Scribblings today is dare. My first instinct was to write a spontaneous short fiction vignette—that is what prompts are all about, right? But, while I consider writing fiction a useful practice to improve my skills … Continue reading
The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge gives students in grades K-8 the opportunity, tools and inspiration to become agents of change. From their website: The Siemens Foundation, Discovery Education, and the National Science Teachers Association invite you to … Continue reading
This article over at the Social Enterprise mag has some great quotes about creating young change-makers: Paraphrasing Bill Drayton, founder of Ashoka: “Young people should be educated about social entrepreneurship from the age of 12 if there is to be … Continue reading
Yup, I’m an Idol fan, and I love love love David Archuleta. Now he’s teamed up with one of my favorite organizations: “I know as well as anyone that teenagers have the power to do something. So I’m genuinely excited … Continue reading
I write nonfiction for kids, believe in youth empowerment, and am a sucker for underdogs.
My work is represented by Ammi-Joan Paquette at Erin Murphy Literary Agency (definitely NOT underdogs).
Kids And Business: What Does It Take To Raise An Entrepreneur?
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Nutella No Bake Cookies from SixSistersStuff.com
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#quote "Do your little bit of good where you are. It's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world." - Desmond Tutu
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psychedelic cake stand!
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In Norse mythology, Huginn (from Old Norse "thought") and Muninn (Old Norse "memory" or "mind") are a pair of ravens that fly all over the world, Midgard, and bring information to the god Odin.
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