It is well known that reading is like vitamins for the brain. One of the best indicators of children’s IQ… Read more Growing Readers – Guest Post by Minnesota Author Diane Davies
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Defining Failure and Finding Story Inspiration – My First Video Interview with Author Kathy J. Perry
Kathy J. Perry writes stories for youth because she believes that character education happens when we read lovable, admirable characters.… Read more Defining Failure and Finding Story Inspiration – My First Video Interview with Author Kathy J. Perry
Lessons Learned from Summer Adventures
Plan carefully, and plan to succeed. Do the workouts, study the maps, organize the gear. Ask God to guide your… Read more Lessons Learned from Summer Adventures
Writing Tips From Kevin Lovegreen
If you are (or know) a reader of middle-grade adventure stories, you’re probably familiar with award winning author Kevin Lovegreen.… Read more Writing Tips From Kevin Lovegreen
Read to Your Kids, Part III, Books to Boost Work Ethic (6-year-old boy approved)
Lucky Luke’s Hunting Adventures series by Kevin Lovegreen Minnesota-based author Kevin Lovegreen has turned his family’s real hunting stories into… Read more Read to Your Kids, Part III, Books to Boost Work Ethic (6-year-old boy approved)
#481. Dandelion Bouquets From the Kids
A few years ago my grandparents gave me Ann Voskamp’s gratitude journal that accompanies her much-acclaimed book One Thousand Gifts,… Read more #481. Dandelion Bouquets From the Kids
Parenting Book Recommendations
Raising children is meaningful work, and like many meaningful tasks, it is not always easy. Parents and caregivers need a… Read more Parenting Book Recommendations
Slowing Down
We live in such a fast-paced, almost frenzied culture, that I think most of us could relate to thinking that… Read more Slowing Down
Interstate State Park, Part II
My family loves Interstate State Park, and we once again were amazed with the glacially-impacted landscapes. Today we started in… Read more Interstate State Park, Part II
Every Girl Wants to Be Beautiful
Every girl wants to be beautiful. Duh. If you’re a girl, you’ve known this for as long as your… Read more Every Girl Wants to Be Beautiful
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