PBS Teacherline
I get the PBS Teacherline newsletter because they use Who Hops? for one of their courses. In the latest issue I just found free webinar archives that seem to me…
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Brain Burps Blog
Thoughts on picture book writing, publishing advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and inspiration for writers and readers of all ages.
Why Couldn't MY Librarian Do This?!
I remember sitting criss-cross applesauce on the carpet at Seely Place elementary school library. I remember looking up at Mrs. Lee, being fascinated by the Dewey Decimal System. I thought she was…
The Book Chook's Post About Puppets and Literacy
I love this – nothing like toys and books to make my day – but toys that make kids want to read? Even better! Click the pic to get to…
Working in the prison
(For privacy reasons, if I refer to any of the women I teach at the prison, I will refer only to their first initials) S. gave me a copy of…
Need Help with School Author Visit!
Hoping for school visit around 2/26/10 within hrs of Union Pier, MI. Will give a great deal! And a prize to whoever connects me! http://feeds.feedburner.com/BrainBurps
Teacher's Guide!
The amazing Colleen Carroll has written a fantastic Teacher’s Guide for The Curse of Addy McMahon! Tell all the teachers you know! I’ll put it up here, and anyone who…
George Washington School Visit!
For something like the 8th year in a row, I had a fabulous time going to the GW Elementary School in NY. I’ll let the photos tell the story… First,…
Conversation with Kerry Madden
Kerry Madden’s in the house! Literally – she’s been visiting from LA with her 18-year-old daughter, Lucy who will be going to college near me. So why not do a…
Reading Rockets Rocks!
Imagine a site that is completely dedicated to reading. Okay, okay. I guess that in and of itself isn’t unique. But Reading Rockets is. Yes, they provide free reading guides…
Toad Hill Book Reviews 4 and by Teens
Toad Hill reviews is a fabulous book review blog for and by tweens. The reviews sound as though they are written by much older kids – it’s obvious these kids…
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Welcome! I'm Katie Davis, a children's book author with a passion for helping writers bring their stories to life. Here you'll find tips, tricks, and tales from my twenty years in publishing.
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