Two Years of Spreading Kindness with Kindness is a Kite String
My Cardinal Rule Press book, Kindness is a Kite String, ends with this hopeful message: “Kindness is contagious. When you catch it, pass it on!” In the two years since...
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How Dazzling Travis Made Me a Better Person
It's funny how writers don't always see themselves in their books. Recently, I was scrolling through a lineup of authors for an event where the site featured their book...
Humor for Young Readers
Arguably, one of the best sounds in the world is a kid's laughter. Books can bring laughter when an author uses humor to reach their reader. To engage or further...
Books for When you Feel Like you Don’t Fit in
Nearly everyone has, at one point in their life, felt the need to change themselves to fit in. Moving to a new city, starting at a new school, meeting a...
Full STEAM Ahead: Add an Educational Hook to Your Manuscript
When you submit a picture book manuscript, it’s important to have a strong hook. Or preferably, multiple hooks. The “hook” is what will motivate a reader/buyer to choose your book....
Fun Ways to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Within history, Cinco De Mayo has become a celebrated holiday of Mexico’s victory over the Second French Empire in 1862. Along with that, the day has become a way to...
6 Easy Strategies to Encourage Creative Writing in Young Children & Students
In this blog you’ll discover my best (& easiest!) strategies to encourage creative writing in young children and students: Encourage Reading Invite Local Authors into the Classroom Provide the Necessary...
How Cooking Can Teach Family History
When I think about cooking with kids, my mind immediately goes towards potential safety hazards, and I think that most parents everywhere would agree. I think about babysitting and...
Multicultural Children’s Book Day & Cardinal Rule Press
Multicultural Children’s Book Day is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! We are thrilled to welcome Cardinal Press Rule as our Silver Sponsor! Cardinal Press Rule is a publishing company focused on...
Keeping Spirits High After the Holidays End!
I know most people feel absolutely drained after the holidays. Spending time with loved ones is so much fun- but once the festivities have come to an end, most...
LITERACY ACTIVITIES TO EMPOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
Are you wondering how to ensure that elementary-age students get the most out of their reading? One way to accomplish this task is to see what is most interesting to...
Books on Teaching About Disabilities
Hide and Shh!: A Not-So-Sneaky Sister Story About Inclusion by Christina Dendy Dinah, a young girl with Down Syndrome, loves to play games with her older sister, Chloe, but her...
Diwali, A Celebration of Lights
Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the major holidays celebrated by the South Asian Community. Diwali is a festival celebrated over five days, the third day being the...
Costumes for Everyone!
A great way to incorporate children’s love for books into their lives is when Halloween comes around. Dressing up as their favorite characters is empowering for children as they embody...
What the Bread Says and More!
Take a trip around the world with What the Bread Says by Vanessa Garcia. This wonderful children’s book takes children on a global adventure that explores world history and...
Practice Bucket Filling Everyday
My Bucketfilling Journal by Carol McCloud, Illustrated by Penny Weber, is an amazing companion to the Bucket Filler series! As a companion to Growing Up with a Bucket Full of...
Start Bucket Filling Early with Baby’s Bucket Book!
The Bucket Filler series doesn’t just include books for older kids! Start out your kids early with Baby’s Bucket Book by Carol McCloud, Illustrated by Glenn Zimmer; it is a...
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