HeartLand Excerpt on NPR/KALW

It took f-o-r-e-v-e-r for me to decide on an excerpt that would fit nicely...
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Climate Warriors – Perfect Picture Book (+MG) Friday

Some picture books land at the upper end of elementary school and into middle...
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The Day the River Caught Fire – Perfect Picture Book Friday

In celebration of Earth Day, I’m featuring a book about how the event came...
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No World Too Big – Perfect Picture Book Friday

It’s National Poetry Month, so it’s time to feature a book of poems that...
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RISE! From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou – Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBF

I’m so thrilled to finally hold this book in my hands! I’ve loved Maya...
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Half a Chance – Middle Grade Book Review

I’ve read three middle grade novels by Cynthia Lord over the past few weeks....
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