Posters About Reading
A winning poster from Maire Elementary's poster contest to encourage reading Ahoy all ye book lovers! We recently visited Lewis Maire Elementary in Michigan, who had a poster contest to raise awareness...
View ArticleChildren’s Books with Letter “Qu” in the Title
When we were visiting an elementary school in Michigan’s Chippewa Valley School district for March is Reading Month, we were greeted by an especially enthusiastic preschool teacher. She and her...
View ArticleSpring School Tour (and a Hink Pink)
Now that spring is easing into summer, Robert and I can reflect on our spring author visit schedule and what a great success it was! From Hawaii to California to Michigan, we had the great fortune to...
View ArticleTalk Like a Pirate Day Author Visit
Robert Sams, co-author of A Pirate’s Quest, leads students in a pirate-themed oath during Marrrrrrrch is Reading Month What kind of children’s book do pirates like best? One with lots of...
View ArticleA Pirate’s Life For Me: The Making of a Children’s Book
Illustrator Heiner Hertling poses with author (and pirate model) Robert Sams The more creative projects I work on, the more I appreciate collaborating with talented friends. For instance, when we at...
View ArticleStrange Moments from Sisbro Quiz
We have had the great fortune to perform for audiences for twelve years now. We have visited hundreds of schools, from Hawaii to Oregon to Washington D.C. to Dubai. We have performed at aquariums and...
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