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• UCLA Writer's Program Scholarships

  For more than thirty years I have taught in the UCLA Writer's Program. My courses have focused on writing for children, but the program offers hundreds of... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• CROATIA: Walking the Wall in Dubrovnik, Guest Post by Tom Scheaffer

  

  Dubrovnik, Croatia. 1940 meters of thick walls circle the cityIn late December and early January my brother Tom spent three weeks in Croatia, staying in... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 TRAVEL

• Author Visits in the Madison School District, Phoenix, AZ

  

  At Madison Rose Lane Elementary School with Jahnvieve and Deborah Reker I have spent the last week doing author visits at four schools in the Madison School... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Hiking the EBMUD Trails in the Oakland Hills, California

  

  Tall trees at the canyon trail headRecently, we spent a warm Saturday afternoon hiking on one of the many beautiful trails in the Oakland Hills. Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2015 TRAVEL

• Author Visit to All Saints Episcopal School in Phoenix, AZ

  

  Yesterday I had an excellent visit at All Saints Episcopal School in Phoenix, Arizona. I gave three presentations in the Parish Hall to students in... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• PARIS CLOSE-UPS, Guest Post by Kathryn Mohrman

  

  My friend, Kathryn Mohrman, an avid and excellent photographer, went to Paris recently. She has graciously agreed to share some of her photos and impressions... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 TRAVEL

• Author Visit to Endeavour Elementary School, Bakersfield, CA

  

  Yesterday was my third day in Bakersfield and another terrific school visit, this time at Endeavour Elementary School. I did presentations to three groups... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Author Visit at Quailwood Elementary, Bakersfield, CA

  

  Library Display at Quailwood ElementaryToday I had another excellent school visit in Bakersfield, California, this time at Quailwood Elementary School, where I... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Author Visit at Horace Mann School, Bakersfield, CA

  

  Today I had a terrific visit with students and teachers at Horace Mann Elementary School in Bakersfield, California and I thank kindergarten teacher Kyle Johnso... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• NEW ZEALAND's FIORDLAND: Part 3, Cruise on Milford Sound, Guest Post by Owen...

  

  View of the fiords from a helicopter Our friend Owen Floody did a trekking and photo tour of New Zealand's South Island this past fall (the Southern Hemisphere... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 TRAVEL

• New BOARD BOOK: A Zebra’s World

  

  A zebra is born under the hot African sun. She nuzzles under her mother and drinks some milk. Soon, the young zebra is eating grass and drinking water. She need... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• New BOARD BOOK: A Panda’s World

  

  In a den high in the mountains of China, a baby giant panda is born. Tiny at first, the young animal quickly grows. Soon it will join its mother as she... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• New BOARD BOOK: A Penguin’s World

  

  Cheep, cheep, cheep! The cold Antarctic wind carries the small voices of two newly hatched Adelie penguin chicks. Their fluffy down feathers keep them warm. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• New BOARD BOOK: A Polar Bear’s World

  

  In an icy den in the Arctic, two baby polar bears are born. Six weeks later they are big enough to follow their mother across the frozen ocean. Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• NEW ZEALAND's FIORDLAND: Part 2, Milford Track and Routeburn Track, Guest Post b...

  

  Milford Sound, New Zealand, South IslandOur friend Owen Floody did a trekking and photo tour of New Zealand's South Island this past fall (the Southern... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 TRAVEL

• Author Visit with Students at WILDWOOD SCHOOL, Los Angeles, CA

  Yesterday I had a delightful visit with kindergarten and first grade students at Wildwood School in West Los Angeles. They were an enthusiastic audience with... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• AUTHORS FESTIVAL Huntington Beach, CA, Visit to Sun View School

  

  Signing Books at the Huntington Beach LibraryYesterday I participated in the 27th annual Authors Festival in Huntington Beach, California, which included a visi... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• NEW ZEALAND's FIORDLAND: Part 1, Guest Post by Owen Floody

  

  Nugget Point in the CatlinsOur friend Owen Floody did a trekking and photo tour of New Zealand's South Island this past fall (the Southern Hemisphere spring. Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 TRAVEL

• NEW BOOK: A DAY AND NIGHT ON THE PRAIRIE, Written and Illustrated by Caroline...

  

  Wee-o! Wee-o! calls the prairie dog. Morning is here!Are you ready to fly through the day alongside hawks and bees? Creep through the night alongside foxes and... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• NEW BOOK: A DAY AND NIGHT IN THE FOREST, Written and Illustrated by Caroline...

  

  Cheerup, cheerup! call the robins. Morning is here!Are you ready to scamper through the day alongside rabbits and squirrels? Prowl through the night alongside... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE