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Bi-monthly Blog
Are You A Giant?
The Giants and the Smalls, by Nicholas Townsend Smith.
Illustrated by J. Tumburus
Not only is this a beautifully illustrated book, but the prose addresses ATTITUDE in a big way. Written for kids, it applies to all of us, really. Do yourself a favor when you have 20 minutes and watch the interview we did together over Zoom. You won’t regret it.
January, 2021 Author Update
Let’s make a difference in 2021…
I’m excited for things to get back to normal. Aren’t you? I’m a gregarious sort and love getting together with people — even if I have to be sure to sanitize, wear a mask, and keep a distance. January is a month for me to prioritize, organize, and re-evaluate. Here are some plans so far:
The War I Finally Won
Book Review: middle-grade novel The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
Masterfully written, this WWII historical fiction work completes young Ada’s search for family, faith, and identity. It follows after the first novel: The War That Saved My Life. I enjoyed the mantra posed at the beginning - and again at the end: You can know all the things you like, and someday you might believe them.