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CarolineArnoldArtandBooks
http://carolinearnoldart.blogspot.com/
Author/Illustrator Caroline Arnold's art and books focusing on the writing and illustrating process and her experiences with children and teachers at schools and libraries.
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The Intrepid Tourist
http://theintrepidtourist.blogspot.com/
Author Caroline Arnold's travel blog--a writer's journeys around the world, often to places beyond the normal tourist path. A personal view focusing on wildlife, ancient history, cultural events and outdoor activities.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1516 )
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THE LINCOLN MEMORIAL SHRINE AND SMILEY LIBRARY in REDLANDS, CA
When we think of monuments to Abraham Lincoln we look to Washington, DC and the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, or perhaps to Springfield, Illinois, wher... Read more
Posted on 27 June 2022 TRAVEL -
CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL: Franklin Square, Philadelphia, PA
Dragon, Chinese Lantern Festival, Franklin Square, Philadelphia, PAThe Chinese Lantern Festival in Philadelphia is back! It returns to Franklin Square June 21,... Read more
Posted on 20 June 2022 TRAVEL -
MARK YOU CALENDAR FOR MY BOOK SIGNINGS AT ALA, June 25, Washington, DC
I am planning to be at the American Library Association (ALA) conference in Washington, DC, at the end of June. I will be signing Keeper of the Light: Juliet... Read more
Posted on 15 June 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
DARE TO FACE A COBRA LILY! (A CARNIVOROUS PLANT IN OREGON) Guest Post by Carolin...
Cobra Lilies (Darlingtonia californica) at the Darlingtonia Wayside, Oregon My friend Caroline Hatton, a frequent contributor to this blog, dared friends and... Read more
Posted on 13 June 2022 TRAVEL -
Remembering Caroline Gill (July 1, 1937 – May 25, 2022)
Caroline GillI was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden passing of my good friend Caroline Gill. The last time I saw her was just a few weeks ago when she... Read more
Posted on 10 June 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
AOB ZOOM VISIT AT TRUESDELL ELEMENTARY, Washington, D.C.
Last Wednesday, I spoke via Zoom to three eager classes of kindergarten students at Truesdell Elementary School in Washington, D.C. Read more
Posted on 08 June 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM: A Life of Photography, Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Entrance to Imogen Cunningham Retrospective at the Getty Museum, Los Angeles, California. Two Callas (detail), photo by Imogen CunninghamWhen Imogen Cunningham... Read more
Posted on 06 June 2022 TRAVEL -
VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISIT AT FRANKLIN MAGNET SCHOOL, Glendale, CA
On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, I had an excellent author visit at Franklin Magnet School in Glendale, California, as part of the Authors and Illustrators in the... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
A WALK BY ALL U.S. OFFICIAL STATE TREES, IN OREGON Guest Post by Caroline...
OKLAHOMA Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis) in the Grove of States, Oregon My friend Caroline Hatton, a frequent contributor to this blog, came upon the Oregon... Read more
Posted on 30 May 2022 TRAVEL -
INTERVIEW WITH DEBORAH KALB About KEEPER OF THE LIGHT and PLANTING A GARDEN IN...
I was pleased to be interviewed by journalist Deborah Kalb about my new books. She has posted it on her blog Book Q As with Deborah Kalb this week. Read more
Posted on 26 May 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
BREATHTAKING BEAUTY FROM YOUR BICYCLE SEAT, Gravel Grinder, Sisters, Oregon,...
Gravel Grinder bike race, Sisters, Oregon, June 2021My son Matt loves to cycle. In June 2021, he and a friend bicycled in the mountains near Sisters, Oregon,... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2022 TRAVEL -
NETGALLEY REVIEWS of PLANTING A GARDEN IN ROOM 6
I recently discovered a whole list of great reviews for my book PLANTING A GARDEN IN ROOM 6 on NetGalley. NetGalley is a site that provides galleys of books to... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
DRY TORTUGAS NATIONAL PARK, FLORIDA, Guest Post by Caroline Hatton at The...
Fort Jefferson, Dry Tortugas National Park, FloridaMy friend Caroline Hatton, a frequent contributor to this blog, rode a boat on a day trip to the Dry... Read more
Posted on 16 May 2022 TRAVEL -
It's Caterpillar Time! Learn About Painted Lady Butterflies
Infographic from Carolina Biological SupplySpring and summer are the perfect time to raise painted lady butterflies. This infographic from Carolina Biological... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
JACARANDA TIME AT THE UCLA SCULPTURE GARDEN, Los Angeles, CA
Maja by Gerhard Marcks, Franklin Murphy Sculpture Garden, UCLAMy favorite time of year to visit the Franklin Murphy Sculpture Garden at UCLA in Los Angeles is i... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2022 TRAVEL -
VIRTUAL PANEL: PICTURE BOOKS TO INSPIRE at Books of Wonder, NYC
I was thrilled to participate yesterday in a virtual picture book panel sponsored by Books of Wonder in New York. I loved learning about the other authors new... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Art Project: Flowers in the Garden
Spring Flowers, Lu Sutton Elementary School, Novato, CAMy brother Tom, a third grade teacher in Novato, California, loves to garden and loves to do art... Read more
Posted on 04 May 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
ABORIGINAL FABRICS FROM AUSTRALIA a Feast for the Eyes at the Fowler Museum,...
Australian aboriginal fabrics and Lorrkkon (hollow log coffin)at Fowler Museum, UCLA.If you like textiles and fabric art as much as I do, you will love the... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2022 TRAVEL -
REVIEW OF PLANTING A GARDEN IN ROOM 6 at THE NONFICTION DETECTIVES
I was delighted to discover PLANTING A GARDEN IN ROOM 6: From Seeds to Salad reviewed on THE NONFICTION DETECTIVES, the excellent blog by librarians Cathy Potte... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE -
REVIEW in BOOKLIST of KEEPER OF THE LIGHT
The following review of KEEPER OF THE LIGHT appeared in Booklist, April 15, 2022. Keeper of the Light: Juliet Fish Nichols Fights the San Francisco Fog. By... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2022 BOOKS, CULTURE