I had a simply wonderful time at the Book Fest at Bank Street yesterday. I left feeling inspired and grateful for all I learned and for connections made and renewed with people in the field. Paper grading and class prep awaits me … Continue reading
We are savoring the last weeks of summer before kids return to school and my own classes begin at Simmons College. My children’s summer reading has them combing through our shelves at home and borrowing stacks of books from the library, and … Continue reading
I’ve led thousands of storytimes over the course of my career, but as a new picture book author, so far only a handful of these have featured picture books I’ve written. A Crow of His Own illustrated by David Hyde … Continue reading
Hello readers! Take a peek at Lindsey Krabbenhoft’s lovely, enthusiastic response (opening with the exclamation “Holy hairballs!”) to Reading Picture Books with Children. I am so grateful that my book resonated with you, Lindsey, and I really appreciate these words from your review: … Continue reading
I recently taught a 2-credit graduate course on the Whole Book Approach in the Simmons at The Carle program. I’ve taught it several times before, but this was the first time I did so under a 4-day intensive schedule. I … Continue reading
I recently participated in a webcast about the Whole Book Approach with my editor from Charlesbridge, Yolanda Scott, and my colleague from The Carle, Emily Prabhaker. We had over 1,500 people register in advance, and although I feel like we barely … Continue reading
Thanks very much to Bay State Parent Magazine for this great article about the Whole Book Approach and Reading Picture Books with Children: http://www.baystateparent.com/January-2016/Shaking-Up-Story-Time-New-Interactive-Approach-Gets-Kids-Thinking/ They quote me in this piece, but they also quote Carle Museum educator and Simmons College … Continue reading
I no longer lead regular storytimes in my professional life, but I get to read at home with my kids every day (the photo above is from a few years ago and pictures me and five of my kids, long … Continue reading
Reading Picture Books with Children: How to Shake Up Storytime and Get Kids Talking about What They See goes on sale today. In jsut a little while I will head over to sign stock for orders at The Eric Carle Museum … Continue reading