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• Living Fossils at the Los Angeles Zoo

  

  Zoo Scape, May-June IssueMy book Living Fossils: Clues to the Past focuses on animals of today that closely resemble their ancestors known from fossils. Did... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• EXPO LINE to the SANTA MONICA PIER, Santa Monica, California

  

  Pacific Park Ferris Wheel, Santa Monica PierI’ve walked the Santa Monica Pier many times but never, until this summer when my grandchildren came to visit,... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2016 TRAVEL

• Listen to A ZEBRA'S WORLD on YouTube

  

  I was searching the internet recently and was pleased to discover Kristi Bailey, a kindergarten teacher in Texas, reading A Zebra’s World in the Caroline... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• THE GETTY VILLA, Malibu, CA: Ancient Art in a Spectacular Setting

  

  Entry to the Getty Villa, Malibu, CAEver since I studied Latin in high school, I have been intrigued by ancient Roman culture. Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2016 TRAVEL

• Review of LIVING FOSSILS in Foreword Reviews, Summer 2016

  

  I was pleased to receive the following nice review of my book LIVING FOSSILS, CLUES TO THE PAST (Charlesbridge) in the summer 2016 issue of Foreword Reviews. Read more

  Posted on 06 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• MAGNIFICENT MOSAIC MURALS: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

  

  Mosaic by Isaiah Zagar, Philadelphia, PAOn a recent visit to Philadelphia, I discovered a long colorful wall facing the row houses along the narrow street... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2016 TRAVEL

• GIANT SHARK Featured in the Fabled Learning Summer Reading PopUp Library

  

  I was delighted to discover that my book GIANT SHARK: Megalodon, Prehistoric Super Predator is featured on the FableLearning.com/PopUp library in July. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• GIANT SHARK Featured in the Fable Learning Summer Reading PopUp Library

  

  I was delighted to discover that my book GIANT SHARK: Megalodon, Prehistoric Super Predator is featured on the FableLearning.com/PopUp library in July. Read more

  Posted on 01 July 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• WALK IN THE DUNES: Cape Henlopen State Park, Delaware

  

  Henlopen State Park, Delaware, view from Herring PointOn a recent trip to visit relatives in Delaware, we did an excursion to Henlopen State Park to view the... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2016 TRAVEL

• THESE BOOKS ROCK: Review of LIVING FOSSILS by Sue Smith-Heavenrich

  

  The following review of my book LIVING FOSSILS, Clues to the Past by Sue Smith-Heavenrich appeared in her column, "Alexander’s Library", in the summer 2016... Read more

  Posted on 22 June 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• INSIDE OUT: Art Masterpieces On Exhibit in Philadelphia Neighborhoods

  

  Mont Sante-Victoire, 1902-04 by Paul Cezanne at the Philly Tour HubThe Philadelphia Museum of Art is sharing its art in a program called Inside/Out. Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Art Project: TORN PAPER PENGUINS

  

  I am always delighted to find art projects inspired by my books. On a recent visit to Jennifer Best’s kindergarten class at Haynes School in Los Angeles, she... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• WILDLIFE VIEWING IN UGANDA AND TANZANIA, Part 3, Guest Post by Ann Paul

  

  Zebras and Wildebeests in TanzaniaMy friend and fellow children's book writer Ann Whitford Paul recently went with her husband Ron on a trip to Africa, where... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2016 TRAVEL

• The Free Library of Philadelphia’s CHILDREN’S LITERATURE RESEARCH COLLECTION

  

  As I often do when I travel, I like to visit the local library and meet the children’s librarian. I also like to check the catalogue to find out if the library... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• WILDLIFE VIEWING IN UGANDA AND TANZANIA, Part 2, Guest Post by Ann Paul

  

  Hippos in the Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park, UgandaMy friend and fellow children's book writer Ann Whitford Paul recently went with her... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2016 TRAVEL

• Author Visit, the Meredith School, Philadelphia, PA

  

  Last week I had a wonderful visit with Jennifer Jutzi’s 1/2 class at the Meredith School, a public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• WILDLIFE VIEWING IN UGANDA AND TANZANIA, Part 1, Guest Post by Ann Paul

  

  Ann Paul on the Equator in UgandaMy friend and fellow children's book writer Ann Whitford Paul recently went with her husband Ron on a trip to Africa, where the... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2016 TRAVEL

• Adding Value to School Visits with Workshops: in the Spring 2016 SCBWI Bulletin

  Thanks to Alexis O'Neill for including me in her article in the Spring 2016 SCBWI Bulletin in the article in her column The Truth About School Visits: Adding... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE

• ROME’S ANCIENT COLOSSEUM, Guest Post by Tom Scheaffer

  

  Outer wall of the Colosseum in Rome, ItalyMy brother Tom loves to travel and Italy is one of his (and my) favorite places. In December 2015 and January 2016 he... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2016 TRAVEL

• The Lasting Value of Author Visits

  

  Author Visit at Taft School, Anaheim, CA 1996 I do many author visits in schools every year. I often wonder what the impact of my visit is on my audience. Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2016 BOOKS, CULTURE