For school librarians

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In the March/April Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators Bulletin, Alexis O'Neill offers some tips for finding funding for school visits.  I can't find an online version of the article, but she directs me to this link, which…

Fergus and the Night Demon

An Irish ghost story by Jim Murphy.  Happy Saint Paddy's Day!

School visit today

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I'll be visiting my friends at Hance Elementary School today—we're reading The Perfect Nest.

Bear Road Bookineers

If you happen to be in upstate New York this Thursday 3/18—please join me at Bear Road Elementary School in North Syracuse,  7:15-8:15  for Bear Road Bookineers Literature Night!  Don't forget to wear your headscarf and eyepatch, by the…

A martini for Harriet

I'm going to deviate from my standard practice of avoiding adult topics in this blog—usually I keep it kid-friendly.  Today, however, I mention the name of an adult beverage. That's because today is different.  The proprieties must be observed. …