We’re thrilled to announce that my latest children’s book PLAY CLAY HOORAY! will be released on November 27th. We’ve been fine-tuning the promotional text and would love for you to take a look at our current book description. Your feedback is always welcome as we get closer to this exciting launch! Discover the Joy of … Continue reading Get Ready to Celebrate: Release of ‘Play Clay Hooray!’ on November 27
Hello everyone! As I gear up for the release of my upcoming children's book, I wanted to share some valuable insights about the self-publishing journey that I’ve learned along the way. My first submission in 2019 brought a few surprises, including a detailed list of “fix-it” notes from Kindle Direct Press (KDP)—even when I thought … Continue reading Insights from the Final Steps of Self-Publishing
Building a book is like building a house. For me, first comes the story I'm going to narrate—the basic framework of my house, those pieces of wood nailed in place. Next, I share my story with my artist collaborator, Courtney Coriell Williams, and tell her the illustrations I have in my mind. When she delivers … Continue reading Building a Book
Another update about my soon-to-be-published children's book... All of the books in my Nonny Day Series include activities that relate to the story. In Play Clay Hooray! the activity is two-fold: 1) Making Homemade Play Clay, and (of course) 2) Playing With It! Included in the book is an easy recipe for play clay, along … Continue reading Reading + Activity = Language, Learning, and Life!
Delightful news! Another book in my Nonny Day Series is about to be published. Like all books in the series, this book is designed for early readers (ages 5-8), and contains nurturing tips and activity instructions. Great for homeschoolers, public or private school teachers, parents, and all adults who are interested in fostering a child’s … Continue reading Fostering Bright Futures for Children through Reading: New Book Coming Soon!
Dear Grandchild, or I should say Dear Grand young adult of my progeny, Let me start by telling you a little story. As a child I was keenly aware that my paternal grandparents always voted and always worked at the polls. “Grandma Carlisle” was a staunch Republican. “Pop Carlisle” was a staunch Democrat. Of course, … Continue reading GET READY TO VOTE: a story about “canceled” votes
With all the divisions and difference of opinion on so many political and social issues today, I feel we have forgotten how to see THE BIG PICTURE. Simon Sinek, a British/American Author and Motivational Speaker, says “THE BIG PICTURE doesn’t just come from distance; it also comes from time.” In other words, our longer life … Continue reading From Tiny Details to the Larger Landscape
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