Jul
06
2021
I like the word tenacious. It can describe someone who is determined, strong, and never takes no for an answer. It’s the perfect adjective to describe Juliette Gordon Low, nicknamed Daisy.
Juliette is the founder of the Girl Scouts of...
Apr
06
2021
This past year has been topsy-turvy and nonsensical in so many ways. I’ve often felt like Alice in Wonderland, trying to make sense of the surreal.
Books deserve the fanfare of a birthday party when they’re released into the world....
Mar
05
2020
Recently cleaning out our childhood home, my family uncovered lots of treasures. We sold off most in a tag sale, which was dominated by tables and tables of books. But some books I held on to—especially the well-worn ones...
Aug
26
2016
A few weeks ago, I was thrilled to discover A Mighty Girl blog had listed one of my early readers, Robot, Go Bot!, among its 25 Books Starring Science-Loving Mighty Girls. I love that readers are finding this book an inspiration...
Jan
13
2016
“This is the most important room in the entire factory!” he said. “All my most secret new inventions are cooking and simmering in here!”
That’s what Willy Wonka says to the lucky golden ticket finders in Roald Dahl’s famous book,...
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