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Hebron Station School Visit
When I heard that the Hebron Station School planned to use our Book Trailer Contest as a copyright learning tool, District Librarian Cindy Petherbridge and I schemed up an author visit to get the kids on board with the project. … Continue reading
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Cooper and Packrat’s Book Trailer Contest
From the time I was a student myself, and through the twenty five years my children have attended school, I’ve always admired teachers and librarians. Working as an Ed Tech these last five years has only made me love them … Continue reading
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Buxton Elementary School Visit
I had such an amazing time with Buxton Elementary’s 3rd grade classes last Friday! I was going to Skype with them for Read Aloud Week, but instead surprised them with an in-person visit. Hearing their gasp of surprise . … Continue reading
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Dr. Seuss Breakfast and Children’s Book Fair
I bought this super, cool Seuss t-shirt for two of the three events I have next week. One is on Saturday March 5th ~ a DR. SEUSS BREAKFAST & CHILDREN’S BOOK FAIR in Oxford, Maine, which is being held in … Continue reading
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Maine To Kansas
At Whittier Middle School, I get to be a part of great things. Recently, Mrs. Shanning’s class and I connected with Ms. Loy’s Kansas Classroom during a Skype visit. We gave them all kinds of facts about Maine, as they … Continue reading
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Snowman and Friends Bloopers
I had a chuckle today, when this nuthatch showed up at the Snowman’s photo shoot. I thought he’d be great addition to the Snowman’s friends. But, alas, he pecked on the poor guy’s head. He stomped his feet, kinda like, … Continue reading
Snowman and Friends
This time of year, when the words won’t come, the plot is stuck, and my character won’t do what I want him to do, I go outside to play in the snow. It helps me think. And this winter, I’ve … Continue reading
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Gorgeous Cardinals
And here are the cardinal pictures I’d taken at Cindy’s house during the writing retreat. You should have seen me! Sitting *under* a high top table, camera sticking out a slightly open window, while Mona and Cynthia typed away (Cindy … Continue reading
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Snowy Owl Photos
So imagine this – it’s a gray, gray Saturday. But I’m lucky enough to be sitting inside a warm, sunshiny colored room, writing away with friends, Cindy and Mona. Around three o’clock, we all sat back and commented on what … Continue reading
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Bear Research for Cooper’s 4th Adventure
Last October, before the Gray Wildlife Park could close, I called and arranged for a Photographer’s Pass. This, they assured me, would allow me behind the scenes to see the black bears, up close and personal. I wasn’t exactly prepared … Continue reading
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