Great title, right? Perfect for on A Day Without a Woman, when women around the country are marching, striking, and celebrating women’s work and accomplishments (by showing what happens if we step away, Lysistrata-style). I’m home with a sick kid today, so I’m celebrating women by wearing red (and my 1 Billion Rising t-shirt) and…Continue reading Book review: The Bitch Is Back
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Book review: The Little Linebacker
As part of Multicultural Children’s Book Day I received the uplifting softcover picture book The Little Linebacker: A Story of Determination by Stephen Tulloch and Maria Dismondy, illustrated by Heather Heyworth. Sure to appeal to young football (or other sport) fans, The Little Linebacker is the story of young Stephen Tulloch, who grows up to be a…Continue reading Book review: The Little Linebacker
Book review: Shirley Jackson, A Rather Haunted Life
I just finished Ruth Franklin’s marvelous biography Shirley Jackson: A Rather Haunted Life, which would make a great gift for writer-mamas. Best known for her short story “The Lottery,” Jackson wrote six novels–one of which was nominated for a National Book Award and another made into a movie–five story collections, four children’s books, and two…Continue reading Book review: Shirley Jackson, A Rather Haunted Life
Review copy on its way
Excited! Got an email saying my MCBD 2017 book will be matched sometime this week! I signed up to review a book and share my impressions on Multicultural Children’s Book Day, January 27. On that day blogs and social media will be buzzing with information about new books that celebrate multiculturalism. Why is that important?…Continue reading Review copy on its way
Sixfold contest results are in!
The results are in! I participated in one of Sixfold’s reader-voted writing contests, and I found it a fascinating experience. Unlike most contests, each entry is judged by other entrants in three rounds of voting. After I submitted my batch of poems, I received an email telling me when voting began. Then I was able…Continue reading Sixfold contest results are in!
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