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CarolineArnoldArtandBooks
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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 ( 1532 )
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Sri Lanka: Pearl of the Indian Ocean, Part I, Guest Post by Gretchen Woelfle
Tea plantations cover the highlands of Sri LankaMy friend and fellow children's book writer Gretchen Woelfle recently returned from an exciting 16 day cycling... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2018 TRAVEL -
Author Visit at Porter Ranch Community School, Porter Ranch, CA
Last week I had an enjoyable visit to Porter Ranch Community School in Porter Ranch, California, where I did three presentations--to third, fourth, and fifth... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
PATAGONIA: Torres Del Paine O Route, Guest Post by Owen Floody
Torees del Paine National Park, ChileOur friend Owen Floody has embarked on numerous treks in the past year and a half, including a return trip to Patagonia.... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2018 TRAVEL -
School Visits in Winston-Salem, NC
Bookmarks, Winston-Salem, NCLast Wednesday I had two very successful school visits in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, sponsored by Bookmarks, a local nonprofit... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
MAMMOTHS: GIANTS OF THE ICE AGE at the Australian Museum, Sydney
I never expected to see mammoths wooly or otherwise in Australia, a continent where mammoths never lived. But on my recent trip to Sydney I had the opportunity... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2018 TRAVEL -
HATCHING CHICKS IN ROOM 6 is a CYBILS WINNER for Elementary Non-Fiction
HURRAY! Hatching Chicks in Room 6 is the winner of the 2017 Cybils Award for Elementary Non-Fiction. I am delighted. Many thanks to all the judges! Read more
Posted on 23 February 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
JAPAN: A Ride on the Bullet Train, from the Memoir of Aunt Carolyn
Bullet Train, Tokyo, JapanMy husband's aunt, Carolyn T. Arnold, traveled to Japan in the 1960's and 70's as the leader of a tour group. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2018 TRAVEL -
AUTHOR VISIT at Circle View School, Author Festival, Huntington Beach, CA
Autographing books at the library at the Huntington Beach Author Festival Tuesday January 30th was the annual Author Festival in Huntington Beach, California. Read more
Posted on 14 February 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
YOSEMITE VALLEY IN WINTER: Surprisingly Warm and Uncrowded
Upper Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National ParkEarlier this past year I signed up for a conference in Yosemite for the first weekend in February, expecting to see... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2018 TRAVEL -
YOSEMITE: CSLA Conference 2018--Elevating Learning Through Reflection
Yosemite ValleyI had a great weekend at the California School Library Association conference at Tenaya Lodge just outside Yosemite National Park, presenting wit... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
TREKKING EVEREST, Guest Post by Owen Floody
Everest with the famous Khumbu Icefall; view from Kala PattharOur friend Owen Floody has embarked on numerous treks in the past year and a half, including the... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2018 TRAVEL -
Four Fun Art Projects at the BOOK TALK TEA, An Afternoon with Four Children’s...
Last Sunday afternoon I joined three other author/illustrators--Priscilla Burris, Joe Cepeda, and Tim Egan--for a BOOK TALK TEA at the Thousand Oaks Library in... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
TEOTIHUACAN: City of Water, City of Fire at the De Young Museum, San Francisco
At the entrance to the de Young Museum in San Francisco with an image from the Teotihuacan ExhibitTeotihuacan: City of Water, City of Fire at the de Young Museu... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2018 TRAVEL -
Save the Date! Book Talk Tea, Thousand Oaks Library, CA
I will be joining three other author/illustrators--Priscilla Burris, Joe Cepeda, and Tim Egan--for a BOOK TALK TEA at the Thousand Oaks Library in Thousand Oaks... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
KANGAROO ISLAND, Australia, Part 2: Hanson Bay, Seal Bay and Kingscote
Hanson Bay Beach, Kangaroo Island, AustraliaWhy do people go to Kangaroo Island? For the beaches and outdoor sports, for wildlife viewing and for the delicious... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2018 TRAVEL -
Chicken and Egg Jokes: Part 2
Why did the chicken cross the road?Here are some more chicken and egg jokes to celebrate the one year birthday of the publication of HATCHING CHICKS IN ROOM... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
KANGAROO ISLAND, Australia, Part 1: Penneshaw, American River, Flinders Chase
Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaFor many years, people have told us--if you like watching wildlife and spending time outdoors, you should go t... Read more
Posted on 15 January 2018 TRAVEL -
Chicken and Egg Jokes: Part 1
Why did the chicken cross the road?Today is the one year birthday of the publication of HATCHING CHICKS IN ROOM 6. Let's celebrate by telling some chicken and... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE -
How Do i Know I'm in Australia?
Koala joey at Hanson Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Kangaroo Island, AustraliaI love going to Australia. Since my first trip in 1983, I have been back five times,... Read more
Posted on 08 January 2018 TRAVEL -
Cut-Paper Animals by Students at Coastal Grove School
I was away for the month of December and came home to a pile of mail including an envelope with wonderful cut-paper art and note from Jenny Hales, the... Read more
Posted on 07 January 2018 BOOKS, CULTURE