Two authors on sadness in #kidlit
If you haven’t read these two essays, the first by Matt de la Peña (“Why We Shouldn’t Shield Children From Darkness“); the second, a response by Kate DiCamillo (“Why Children’s Books Should
If you haven’t read these two essays, the first by Matt de la Peña (“Why We Shouldn’t Shield Children From Darkness“); the second, a response by Kate DiCamillo (“Why Children’s Books Should
My favorite kind of story, a books roundup! Here’s a whole range of reads for the first few months of 2018.
My latest for RetailMeNot, with advice on how not to get eaten by a bear while on your next bike ride. Okay, maybe not, but how to not freak out over
Great piece by Rachel Simmons on how boys are harassing girls in middle school, with inappropriate comments, texts, and actions. It’s awful to think about it, but parents and teachers need
This week, I’m over at From the Mixed-UpFiles of Middle-Grade Authors hearing from Natalie Rompella about her new #kidlit book, Cookie Cutters & Sled Runners. The novel features a main character with
Interesting article from the Chicago Tribune about how allergies are changing our eating habits. I am delighted if all diners, including those with allergies or celiac disease, can eat out.
Thanksgiving is over, and holiday cookie season has begun! For those with egg and dairy allergies, here’s a yummy roundup from Buzzfeed of 19 vegan cookies recipes.
My annual toys under $25 roundup for RetailMeNot. Get ’em while they’re hot!Â
Ugh……Â ‘Surprising’ numbers of adults are developing food allergies, per this LA Times article. Not good! And I’d hate it if my allergic kid developed new allergies as she got older,