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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 ( 1517 )
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Happy New Year!
Every New Year’s Eve in Taiwan the tallest building in the country (and once in the tallest in the world), Taipei 101, is the center of an impressive fireworks... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2018 TRAVEL -
Happy Holidays!
I have a new ornament on my tree this year, a charming miniature library made for me by my friend and fellow children's book writer Caroline Hatton in a... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
Happy Holidays!
I have a new ornament on my tree this year, a charming miniature library made for me by my friend and fellow children's book writer Caroline Hatton in a... Read more
Posted on 24 December 2018 TRAVEL -
Glendale Assistance League Author Visit at Keppel Elementary, Glendale, CA
Keppel Elementary School, Glendale, CALast Friday I was one of six authors visiting classrooms at Keppel Elementary School in Glendale, California. Read more
Posted on 19 December 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
IRELAND, Part 2: The West and Southwest, Guest Post by Tom and Susan Weisner
Ireland. Irish musicians play in bars and restaurants everywhere! In September, our friends Tom and Susan Weisner took a driving trip in Scotland and Ireland. Read more
Posted on 17 December 2018 TRAVEL -
FOCAL Award Luncheon Honoring Author Uma Krishnaswami for Her Book STEP UP TO TH...
Uma Krishnaswami, Author of Step Up to the Plate Maria SinghLast Saturday was the 39th annual FOCAL Award Luncheon, held at the elegant Smereldi's Restaurant... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
IRELAND, Part 1: Dublin and Northern Ireland, Guest Post by Tom and Susan Weisner
Dublin, Ireland. The Guinness Storehouse In mid-September our friends Tom and Susan Weisner took a driving trip in Scotland and Ireland. They have graciously... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2018 TRAVEL -
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: Adding Value to My Books
When my books go into school libraries, I want to know--Who will read them?How will they fit into the curriculum?What connections do they make to other kinds... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
SCOTLAND: Edinburgh, Loch Ness, Glasgow and More, Guest Post by Tom and Susan...
Tom and Susan Weisner at Edinburgh Castle, ScotlandIn early September our friends Tom and Susan Weisner took a trip to Scotland and Ireland and have graciously... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2018 TRAVEL -
CELEBRATING READING at Scholarship Prep in Santa Ana, CA
Reading Room at Scholarship Prep, Santa Ana, CATwo weeks ago I visited Scholarship Prep school in Santa Ana, California, and gave two presentations, one to thir... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
GRAND CANYON: Hike on the South Kaibob Trail, Guest Post by Tom Scheaffer
On the South Kaibob Trail of the Grand Canyon in ArizonaIn early November my brother Tom and two friends took a trip to Northern Arizona and visited the Grand... Read more
Posted on 26 November 2018 TRAVEL -
BABY WHALE RESCUE: The True Story of J.J., Now Available as an E-Book
BABY WHALE RESCUE: The True Story of J.J., is now available as an E-Book on Amazon. It was originally published by Troll/Bridgewater Books in 1999 and is out... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
AUTHOR VISIT at ESPERANZA SCHOOL, Los Angeles, CA
Welcome sign in Mrs. Oasay's 4th Grade Class at Esperanza SchoolA week ago I had a terrific visit at Esperanza Elementary School in Los Angeles, California, wit... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
YINGGE CERAMICS MUSEUM and SANXIA ZUSHI TEMPLE: Day Trip from Taipei, Taiwan
Bridge to Zushi Temple, Sanxia, TaiwanOn our recent trip to Taiwan we had a free day and decided to take a day trip from Taipei to see the new Ceramics Museum i... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2018 TRAVEL -
Love Your Bookstore Challenge
I just went to my favorite neighborhood bookstore, Children's Book World to participate in the national LoveYourBookstore Challenge. Read more
Posted on 17 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
PRINTS and CARDS–Perfect for Holiday Giving
Prints and Cards at my Etsy siteMy prints and cards are still available from my Etsy site (www.etsy.com/shop/CarolineArnoldArt) and make an ideal gift for the... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
WATCHING THE STARS at the GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY, Los Angeles, CA
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, CAThe Griffith Observatory sits high on a hill above the city of Los Angeles, its white walls and domed roofs visible from... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2018 TRAVEL -
CONNECTING CULTURES MOBILE MUSEUM Open House at RFK Community School, Los...
Connecting Cultures Mobile Museum (CCMM) display at RFK Community School, Los Angeles, CALast week I went to the annual Connecting Cultures Mobile Museum... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
SUN MOON LAKE, TAIWAN: Hiking, Temples, and the Beauty of Nature
View from Longfeng Temple, Sun Moon Lake, TaiwanOn our recent trip to Taiwan, our last night was spent at Sun Moon Lake, located in the mountains about two hour... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2018 TRAVEL -
TWO MONKEYS by Peter Breughel
Two Monkeys by Pieter BreugelWhen I was researching my book Monkey (Morrow Junior Books, 1993), I ran across this unusual painting by 16th Century Flemish artis... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE