Category Archives: Cooper and Packrat
Today’s Read-Aloud Warms My Heart
Today. Today was one of those wonderfully, perfect days where I was reminded why I write for children. And why I’m a teaching assistant. And why those two things fit together perfectly. A few weeks ago, I posted here … Continue reading
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S’more’s, Packrat’s Coat and Q & A fun!
Not too long ago, I was asked by one of my critique partners if I’d have time to Skype her third grade classroom. “We’ve read the first Cooper and Packrat,” she’d told me, “And started the second. They’re loving them … Continue reading
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Whittier’s Book Launch for Cooper
On Tuesday the 28th, I had a second book launch for Mystery of the Eagle’s Nest. This time, it was hosted by my colleagues at Whittier Middle School. I’m so fortunate to work with people who support what I’m … Continue reading
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August Was A Wild Month
So much has happened in the month since I last posted. The campground was super busy with our themed weekends, especially our Halloween ones! And mid-month, Mystery of the Eagle’s Nest launched! Over 200 people came to the campground, … Continue reading
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Soaring Eagles
Cindy Lord met me on the porch of my campground office at 5am last Friday morning. After I made a pot of coffee and filled my stainless steel cup with the hot, dark liquid I craved at that time … Continue reading
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Cooper and Packrat Video
When Islandport asked me to meet with a videographer, to talk about the inspiration behind Cooper and Packrat, I said, “Sure!” But as the date got closer and closer, I became more and more nervous. What should I say? How … Continue reading
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Front Yard Images
Sometimes, the best photos and wildlife inspiration comes from my front yard . . . This yellow-ish woodpecker has been at my feeder all spring and summer. It has recently found a mate (not yellow) and has been feeding … Continue reading
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Eagle Mania
Our eaglets are getting quite big! They’re spreading and flapping their wings. Before you know it, they’ll be catching the wind with them too. The adults still bring food, but they’re ripping and tearing dinner apart on their own. One … Continue reading
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Fox Kits Lost and Found
Okay, I admit it, I’ve been withholding information. I was afraid to show you. But you see, right around May 1st (not the date on the video) I was going through the videos, watching cute little fox kits tumbling all … Continue reading
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