Reading Beauty Ball

  Wow, what a special night.  Thanks to all who came in fanciful dress and partied in the beautiful barn.  Thanks to the kids who did amazing Reading Beauty crafts, everyone who helped make the party a great success and danced the night away.  You guys are the best!  XO  And the party’s not over yet–join me…

reviews. . .

From CoastWeekend’s Bookmonger by columnist Barbara Lloyd McMichael: . . .Ellie makes the mistake of opining that reading is boring — right in front of the school librarian, Ms. Molly. In the blink of an eye and the ominous shivering of a potted plant, kindly Ms. Molly momentarily turns tall and terrible, and casts an enchantment…

Books on my front doorstep

This afternoon, I got home after a fun day with fourth graders. . . Arrived: Two big boxes. Inside: I am thrilled with the bright illustrations by Mary Grace Corpus.  I am pleased as punch with the quality of the printing, and the generous size of the book!  Hooray!  Hip, hip, hooray! If you want…