My Pregnancy Is My Choice—The Realities of Ectopic Pregnancy
During my ectopic pregnancy, I was given a life-saving choice. It is not a lawmaker or doctor’s choice… it is MY choice.
A Children’s Illustration Celebration: 30 Years and Counting at this Northampton Gallery
Children’s book creators and lovers gathered at R. Michelson Galleries in Northampton, Massachusetts to celebrate children’s book illustrations and the artists who create them.
Sex, Self, and Snoopy: Conversations in Churches at Boston Book Festival 2019
Boston Book Festival 2019 provided a stage for some eyebrow-raising conversations, from thoughts on post-menopausal sex, writing about the search for identity, and whether God or Peanuts comic Charles M. Schulz wrote the “longest novel in history.”
Announcing Overzealous Threads, My Punny Apparel Company
I’m excited to announce the launch of my latest passion project: Overzealous Threads, my super punny apparel company! Our first line is called DON’T PLAY YOURSELF, with art by musician and artist Chris Robinson.
12 Unforgettable Moments from My First Year as a Simmons MFA
My first year as an MFA in Writing for Children was an absolute treasure. Allow me to reminisce on the beauty of it all!
I’m Pursuing an MFA in Writing for Children at Simmons University
I’m embarking on a new chapter this fall: Pursuing an MFA in Writing for Children at Simmons University in Boston. Here’s to following passions and always growing!
Little Launchers Honored at Next Generation Indie Book Awards
My debut children’s book series, Little Launchers, was honored at the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, as a Children’s Nonfiction category finalist with “Sebastian Creates a Sock Company.”
GoDaddy Celebrates ‘Take Your Kids To Work Day’ with Little Launchers
GoDaddy offered my books to 400 kids attending its Take Your Kids To Work Day event across five offices. The kids also heard from the books’ kid entrepreneurs!
A Beginner’s Guide to Attending a Highlights Foundation Workshop
So, you’re thinking about attending a Highlights Foundation workshop? Let me give you a newcomer’s insights on how to get the most out of it!
Polar Bear Pitching: Where Startups Pitch in Freezing Conditions for Funding
Most startup pitch competitions have a time limit: 60 seconds, 2 minutes. Not Polar Bear Pitching. The catch? Founders must pitch while standing waist-deep in the frozen Baltic Sea.
Love: Why Don’t We Talk About It More In Education?
Why don’t we talk more about love in education? In her iNACOL Symposium 2017 keynote, Diane Tavenner tackles childhood insecurity, with love as a solution.
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