Good, Clean Fun: ANOTHER BROTHER Book Trailer
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012 Posted in Around the Web, Mighty Casey | No Comments »I first learned of Matthew Cordell when he was hired to illustrate my picture book, MIGHTY CASEY. Despite Matt's great artwork, the book never really found an audience, and I guess it sort of died on the vine, as they ...
For Teachers: 13 Ways of Raising Your Hand in the Classroom
Friday, January 20th, 2012 Posted in Around the Web, Fun Clips, In the Classroom | No Comments »Teachers will like this. All teachers, every one. There will be universal "like" on this little clip. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2YPBQCHV7E] You can find more of her charming, off-beat clips, here.
Quote of the Day: Howard Thurman
Monday, January 9th, 2012 Posted in Around the Web | No Comments »"Don’t ask what the world needs; ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive." -- Howard Thurman. I came across the above quote in this story from ...
Maurice Sendak: Best of NPR’s “Fresh Air”
Monday, January 2nd, 2012 Posted in Around the Web, Interviews & Appreciations | No Comments »I love soaking up all the "best of" lists that come out this time of year, all those recaps of the year in film, music, art, and books. It gets expensive though, because I try to load up on all ...
Santa Always Disappoints
Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 Posted in Around the Web, bullying | No Comments »A writer friend of mine, a relatively new mother, recently commented: "Every year I'm thrown by what an as*hole Santa is to Rudulph." I nodded in agreement. That movie, which I love, probably contains the worst characterization of Santa ever. He's never ...
The Picture Book Pledge
Friday, December 2nd, 2011 Posted in Around the Web, Interviews & Appreciations | 1 Comment »I discovered this great post from The Arts Room blog, where they are taking their 2nd Annual Picture Book Pledge just in time for the holidays. Please follow the link above to read about the pledge, find some book recommendations, and see ...
Mark Twain’s Library & Other Pleasures
Tuesday, November 29th, 2011 Posted in Around the Web | No Comments »I won't make you wait for it. My apologies for the spillover into the sidebar, but it would require actual skill to adjust the size of the photo. So, like, that's not happening! This is Mark Twain's first-floor library in his Hartford, ...
I Got Your Back
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011 Posted in Around the Web, bullying | No Comments »I've lost track of the original source for this photograph, so my apologies in advance. I seem to recall the photo was taken of a random student in a coffee shop somewhere, passed along by ABC: Anti-Bullying Coalition, which I ...
Essential Listening: “Middle School” as featured on THIS AMERICAN LIFE
Saturday, November 12th, 2011 Posted in Around the Web, In the Classroom | 2 Comments »It's been a busy month, with many school visits and almost no real writing. On Sunday, tomorrow, I'm heading to South Carolina, a trip that begins with three presentations in a middle school. So I thought I'd share my highest ...
Reminder: The Concrete Temple Theatre performs BYSTANDER this Friday, 11/4, in Hudson, NY
Monday, October 31st, 2011 Posted in Around the Web, Bystander, Happenings | 1 Comment »Just a reminder for those of you in the area . . . Special thanks to the Hudson City School District Arts & Humanities Fund and the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation for making this debut performance possible. I'm honored, surprised, and eager ...