Mrs. Book Dragon – A middle school teacher devouring and reviewing middle school literature

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February 24, 2020 ♦

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It’s been a GREAT reading week! I finished some really amazing books, posted two author interviews, and got caught up on my NetGalley reviews. I also got to meet with my book club, the Dust Jackets (#dustjacketsandcoffee) and had a wonderful time discussing both our book and our enneagram numbers.…

A Chat With Children’s Author, Robin Pawlak

February 23, 2020 ♦

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Robin Pawlak was the first author that came to my classroom virtually and he started my obsession with author visits! I am so happy to share an interview with Robin and to share his book with you all. Hearing about the importance of humor in books and the creativity in…

Goo on my Shoe by Jacqui Shepherd and SKlakina

February 23, 2020 ♦

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I recently had a really awesome and interesting interview with children’s author Jacqui Shepherd (check it out here!) and right after that, her newest book Goo on my Shoe became available for my Kindle! I knew I had to check it out, and I am so glad I did. Here…

What Am I Reading?

February 17, 2020 ♦

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Life is busy, but reading is still happening! Here are some books I have finished or am currently reading. Share what you are reading in the comments and I hope you have a great week. Books I Finished This was an audiobook and was also a book shared with my…

Meet Tara Gilboy!

February 16, 2020 ♦

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3 Little Known or Interesting Things About You When I was a kid, I liked to dress up in Victorian clothes and pretend I lived in another time.I perform improv comedy with my team Cheap Date.I am terrified of heights. (And sometimes heights that are not even that high…) Hogwarts…

Meet the Storyteller, Jacqui Shepherd

February 16, 2020 ♦

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About me: Hello everyone, my name is Jacqui (Van der Merwe) Shepherd. I am a children’s author. My goal is to create fun-filled stories that entertain, encourage and empower little lives. I live in sunny South Africa. 3 Little Known or Interesting Things About Me: 1. I consider myself more…

Celebrate Multicultural Book Day and Chat with Erin Yun!

January 31, 2020 ♦

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Today is a really important day that I had not previously been made aware of, Multicultural Children’s Book Day! Follow the #ReadYourWorld today and join the conversation on how to get more multicultural books in the hands of our young readers. You might also make new connections and grow your…

Lazy Sunday Reads

January 20, 2020 ♦

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It’s January and the bitter cold is upon us. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than by snuggled in my favorite blanket next to my daughter and reading some powerful and funny picture books? Powerful Characters in Real Life These two titles were both gifted to me by…

Timm Holmes Start A Story Workshop-Before and After

December 3, 2019 ♦

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The last Guess Who was posted and it is time to reveal the author! Drumroll…. Timm Holmes! Timm is a children’s picture book author who has been writing since he was eight years old! He also recently started the Start a Story Workshop, which is the focus of our interview…

Guess Who

December 2, 2019 ♦

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Can you guess who will be interviewed next? Here are 3 clues: I died at age 20 (for 2min 36sec). Heart issue. SPOILER ALERT! There was an out of body experience.I’m an adoptive father of two young brothers.I’m afraid of large bridges. Any guesses? Need another hint? This kidlit author…