Getting To Know: Kidlit Authors

  It’s no secret that I’m always on the lookout for new books, especially for kids, that give insight into scientific and astronomic discoveries and those who made them. When I saw this title about early thinking of stars as gasses, I knew I had to catch up with author Laura Alary to learn more:… Read more »

  Like me, my teacher colleague Michelle Ray (we work in the same district) has been balancing the teaching with a writing life for many years. Unlike me, her work is aimed at secondary and older readers (note the kissing on the cover; my elementary students would be horrified beyond repair!) and draws inspiration from… Read more »

  Because I’ve written many books based in space, kids often ask if I’d like to go there. Big no! I love observing and learning about the moon and stars, but no way you’d get me up there. My favorite planet is Earth! I love hiking, cycling, camping, birdwatching; the list goes on. And though… Read more »

  I love robots (think real rovers and Rover and Speck). I also love winter (not!) But if it’s going to be winter, I wish it would at least snow. Hmm, I wonder what would happen if you combined a robot with snow? I caught up with author Billy Sharff to find out: Me: Congratulations… Read more »

  I had the honor of speaking alongside Alice Faye Duncan at the 2024 History Book Festival in Lewes, Delaware. Alice is a longtime educator and a prolific author who has not one but two inspiring new books releasing this month! I caught up with Faye to learn more: Me: Congratulations on your moving new… Read more »