Moon Book Parade: An Interview with Irene Latham
Welcome back to the Moon Book Parade, highlighting five fantastic 2023 picture books that feature the Moon. You can scroll down to see the first three posts in this series. Here’s a list of all the books: Full Moon Pups by Liz Garton Scanlon and Chuck Groenink Night Owl Night by Susan Edwards Richmond and Maribel […]
The Heart and Sole of Science Poetry Research by Leslie Bulion
Today author Leslie Bulion discusses some key aspects of writing science poetry for kids. Thanks for your contribution, Leslie. Allow me to introduce one of my favorite writing tools: my boots! I have always been a hands-on learner, so after reading widely to gain a foundational understanding of a new subject, I pull on my […]
In the Classroom: Spotlight on Science Poetry
Since April is poetry month, I thought I’d share ten of my favorite science and nature poetry books for children. Most of these authors have created many wonderful books. If you aren’t familiar with their work, I urge you to visit their websites to see what else they’ve written for young readers. Forest Has a […]
Behind the Books: Nonfiction Writers Aren’t Robots
I’m excited to host award-winning author and poet Laura Purdie Salas, who has an important message for us to consider. Thanks, Laura. I try not to take it personally, but there’s a common, crushing misconception that fiction is creative writing drawn from the depths of a writer’s soul, while nonfiction is simply a recitation of […]
Nonfiction Pre-writing: An Authentic Example
A few weeks ago,I wrote a blog post called Why Kids Copy their Research Sources, and How to Break the Habit and was blown away by the response. So many teachers told me it was incredibly helpful. I also received some great comments from fellow children’s book writers. Award-winning science poet Leslie Bulion had this […]
April Is Poetry Month
Three vibrating heads In a shallow wetland Furiously feeding
April Is Poetry Month
Fiddlehead, fiddlehead gently unfurl. The time has come to open your curl!
April Is Poetry Month
Springtime Sap Golden drips s-t-r-e-t-c-h then slip. They tumble down, and hit the ground.
April Is Poetry Month
Mother Nature shouts, “Hocus pocus!” What’s the result? A precocious crocus.
Inspired by Nature
Scattered pinecone scales? Look up to spot the culprit: A feisty gray squirrel.