5 Spooky Halloween Writing Prompts for Elementary School
October is truly one of the most magical months of the year. There’s something about the turning of the leaves and that crisp autumn chill creeping into the air that calls to the storytellers within us and begs us to spin some spine-tingling campfire tales. And...
Inspiring Student Motivation: The Magic of Becoming a Published Author
I love what I do. Knowing that every day I get to help students all across the country become published authors is a magical feeling; seeing the pride and joy the process brings them is priceless. There’s one reaction in particular I’ll never forget. A few years ago,...
Beverly Cleary
April is quite a big month for children’s book authors! Aside from Hans Christian Andersen, another famous children’s author born in April is Beverly Cleary, born on April 12, 1916 and 98 years old as of 2014. Her school-aged characters Ramona and Beatrice (also known...