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#Writing workshop excites kids about developing characters #literacy #elemed #reading #lrnchat

#Writing workshop excites kids about developing characters #literacy #elemed #reading #lrnchat

Mar 20, 2012

At a recent school visit 25 sharp third, fourth, and fifth graders discovered first-hand how authors...

School kids connect with Nugget on the Flight Deck #militaryfamilies #SupportOurTroops #literacy #elemed

School kids connect with Nugget on the Flight Deck #militaryfamilies #SupportOurTroops #literacy #elemed

Mar 13, 2012

Last month, I read Nugget on the Flight Deck to several students at the Alhambra...

7th & 8th graders LOVE picture books! #literacy #k12

7th & 8th graders LOVE picture books! #literacy #k12

Mar 8, 2012

The urge to be read to never leaves us. I visited a 7th-8th grade class...

Kids are MY inspiration! #kidlit #literacy #elemed

Kids are MY inspiration! #kidlit #literacy #elemed

Mar 6, 2012

Art by Bryan I received a packet of letters from the students I spoke to...

#ReadAcrossAmerica Celebration at Russell Ranch Elementary #literacy #elem

#ReadAcrossAmerica Celebration at Russell Ranch Elementary #literacy #elem

Mar 3, 2012

One of my favorite ways to wow students with the thrills of research is to demonstrate the size of an...

#ReadAcrossAmerica: An Early Celebration #literacy #read #elemed

#ReadAcrossAmerica: An Early Celebration #literacy #read #elemed

Mar 1, 2012

Standing in front of 200+ students, I feel the enthusiasm emanating from them. For a special assembly....

July 4 Aboard Aircraft Carrier

July 4 Aboard Aircraft Carrier

Jul 7, 2010

The USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum–the perfect venue for signing my newest book, Nugget on the...

Ten Tips for a Dynamite Author Visit Program

Feb 9, 2010

Whether you’re speaking to a classroom of 20 students or an assembly of 400, you...

Ingredients for a Great School Visit

Ingredients for a Great School Visit

Feb 6, 2010

The difference between a good school visit and a great school visit is planning. My...

What is the best way for a student to get published?

Dec 4, 2009

At several recent signings, I’ve been approached by high school students interested in writing for...

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    • A River’s Gifts: The Mighty Elwha River Reborn
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    • Zoo Scientists to the Rescue
    • Sea Otter Heroes: The Predators That Saved an Ecosystem
    • Plastic, Ahoy! Investigating the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
    • Ebola: Fears and Facts
    • Jingle the Brass
    • Nugget on the Flight Deck
    • Surviving Animal Attacks
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