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A Knicks Fan... Again?
This week marks my first anniversary. A year ago this week, I stopped being a New York Knicks fan.
I grew up a Knicks fan.
Bernard King was my favorite. Number thirty. That quick release. Single-handedly defeating the Pistons in the playoffs. Dropping fifty in back-to-back games. That devastating knee injury against the ( Read more... ) -
A Week in the Life of a Leaf
We live in a loft. High ceilings. Large windows. Tons of Light.
Two years ago, Kevin brought home Eva's Tree. The tree belong to Eva, but it didn't fit in her new apartment.
Eva's Tree.
It changed our home. It is the centerpiece. It should be.
We love Eva's Tree. Eva's Tree loves it here. We literally watch it grow.
Literally.
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Just Teach
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Lindsay and The Writing Camps -- Celebrating One Librarian
My friend Lindsay Jones came up with the idea for the Writing Camps I now do during my school visits. Lindsay is a librarian in Round Rock, Texas.
I started visiting schools in Round Rock ISD several years ago. During my second visit to Cactus Ranch Elementary a few autumns back, Lindsay asked if I’d consider doing a writing workshop for her ( Read more... ) -
Speak Loudly for Texas Librarians
Ever since winning the Bluebonnet Award in 2004 for my picture book, Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy, I’ve had this thing for Texas. In many ways, I now consider it a second home. I visit there many times a year, traveling all over the state and meeting with kids, teachers and librarians.
Librarians.
Over the last few years, I’ve met hundreds and ( Read more... ) -
Back to School, Fully Pierced!
Earlier today, I received some wonderful news. The school that had “dis-invited” me because of my piercings had reconsidered. My author visit was back on.
Yes!
Thank you so much for all the wonderful feedback and support. I truly believe it made the difference. It helped me stay focused.
As educators, we often ask students to reflect. In a ( Read more... ) -
A Piercing Reason to Blog Again
I was looking for a reason to start blogging again. Instead, the reason came looking for me.
This week, I was “disinvited” to an upcoming March school visit. It was scheduled way back in June, but some time during the last few days, someone from the school visited my website and found my appearance objectionable. Evidently, my piercings are “ ( Read more... ) -
Round Rockin' Again!
It's been an amazing week here in Round Rock, Texas. I love visiting the elementary schools here. I've been coming to Round Rock for several years now, and I really feel like I'm part of the community. At some of the schools, I do large group author visits, and now, at many of the schools, I also do Writing Camps. I work with 3rd and 4th ( Read more... ) -
Back-to-Back Blasts
How do you know a school visit's going to be a great one? Well, for starters, when you turn onto the school's street, you're greeted by this sign.
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School Visit Season Begins!
Without a doubt, this is going to be my busiest autumn ever. By the time Christmas rolls around, I will have visited over 50 schools in Texas, Idaho, Ohio, New York, Illinois and New Jersey. On top of that, things are taking off with The NOLA Tree, the non-profit teen service organization I run. So of course, let me add a little more to my plate ( Read more... )
