Want to find out more about what the Common Core Curriculum means for children's writers? Find out in my article on page 18 in the Winter SCBWI Southern Breeze Newsletter.
Tomorrow at APS
I'm looking forward to doing an all-day workshop tomorrow with Atlanta Public Schools and the West Georgia GYSTC. I've worked with APS teachers before, and hopefully I'll reconnect with some teachers I've met at shorter workshops.
Watch my NSTA Webinar
I did a webinar for NSTA several weeks ago. It was great experience working with them on it. It's too late to see it live, but if you are wondering about my presentation style, or would like to learn about taking a Claims-Evidence-Reasoning approach to writing in your class, you can always watch the archived … Continue reading Watch my NSTA Webinar
A Big Thanks to Sandy Fry
A few years ago, Sandy Fry took a headshot of me that I have been using ever since. She's a wonderful photographer, and agreed to update my picture for me. So now I look even more like me-- thank you, Sandy!
Big News from WIK
I got first place in the Southern Breeze manuscript contest! I can't believe it! Before awarding the prizes, they announced that, due to there being so few non-fiction entries, they had rolled that category in with fictional picture books and easy readers. I groaned and figured I wouldn't have a chance--but I won the whole … Continue reading Big News from WIK
Catch me at NSTA in Atlanta: Earlybird deadline is October 12!
The earlybird deadline for the National Science Teachers Association Atlanta conference is tomorrow! Register for 3 fun days of cool, interesting science and teaching tips. I get to do a special 3-hour "Customized Professional Development" session on Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, my session (for middle school teachers) is full. But, as of yesterday, there were still … Continue reading Catch me at NSTA in Atlanta: Earlybird deadline is October 12!
WIK: Writing and Illustrating for Kids
I'm going to be on faculty at the Society of Children's Book Authors and Illustrators (SCBWI) Southern Breeze Fall Conference this year! I'll be speaking about what I've learned about writing by being a teacher. It's already been fun--I was part of my first ever "blog tour" with the other people who will be presenting. … Continue reading WIK: Writing and Illustrating for Kids
Upcoming Workshops
I may be coming to a school system near you! October 8: Clarke County Schools (Athens, GA); Professional Development Day for Middle and High School Science October 9: Atlanta Public Schools (Atlanta, GA); Common Core Workshops for High School Science at the Georgia World Congress Center, organized by the West GA GYSTC
Once Upon a Science Book 