I had a wonderful conversation recently with a 7-year-old girl named Kate. We were walking along the shore of Lake Michigan and we came upon a wedding being held on the beach. This caused Kate to launch into a description of her own wedding dress. Flowers were a central theme. As I watched her describe—using [...]
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May 31, 2008
Sleeping Bunny & A Summertime Song
Two in particular suited my purposes. Sleeping Bunny (Random House, out-of-print) by Emily Snowell Keller and Pamela Silin-Palmer is a silly take on the fairy tale classic, Sleeping Beauty. The paintings are so rich with detail. Carrots cross in coats of armor, good fairies are named after flowers and dressed appropriately. There are some corny [...]
May 11, 2008
Wireman Debuts in School Library Journal
Exciting news for Wireman, my comic series devoted to late and reluctant readers! The project is profiled in the May 2008 issue of School Library Journal! Executive Editor Rick Margolis interviewed me to find out why this comic series—now also available as a graphic novel—has been so effective in reaching hard-to-reach kids. Learn more [...]
