How Eric Carle helped me keep a promise
I knew first graders expected to learn to read. Furthermore, because they were six, they expected to learn right now! Continue reading How Eric Carle helped me keep a promise
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Book Report: A heroine whose super-power is listening
I was one of the lucky winners of a copy of local author, Jacci Turner’s latest book, Tree Singer. Entering … Continue reading Book Report: A heroine whose super-power is listening
What Queenie didn’t tell Harold
“We expect our happiness to come with a sign and bells, but it doesn’t. I loved you and you didn’t know. I loved you and that was enough.” Continue reading What Queenie didn’t tell Harold
Mid-week Wisdom
Six tips on writing a book review
Just a few words on your favorite book site really helps spread the word. Continue reading Six tips on writing a book review
I have a few questions…
I belong to a book club with good friends I’ve known for years. When my book launched earlier this year–during … Continue reading I have a few questions…
Three books that helped me escape
After months of sheltering in place, I found myself more distractible than I like. You too? Reading my normal fare—historical … Continue reading Three books that helped me escape
Book clubs, now and then
Our motto: We read. We eat. We talk about reading and eating. Continue reading Book clubs, now and then
Some attention from across the pond for US, NOW AND THEN
Since my book is about getting second chances late in life, it seems appropriate that a UK website called Kickass … Continue reading Some attention from across the pond for US, NOW AND THEN
Reading, like riding a bike, takes practice
This column first appeared in The Nevada Appeal, February 19, 2003 while I was still working as a literacy specialist … Continue reading Reading, like riding a bike, takes practice
Lorie Smith Schaefer 
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