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Squeals of Delight
Today was one of those days where packages brought squeals of delight. First, my book arrived for final proofing (that's the word I...
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Sep 10, 20251 min read
Mother's Love & My New Book
The newest story in the Annie the Porcupine series is coming soon: But I Love My Mother Too. This is a book I never planned to write....
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Sep 4, 20252 min read
Hazel Park Author Adventure
This weekend I went on another author adventure: a two-day art fair in Hazel Park, Michigan. It was full of firsts for me, a two-day...
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Aug 26, 20252 min read
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone
Lately, I've been surprising myself. I thought I knew the kind of writer I was, the lane I belonged in and the stories I was meant to...
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Aug 25, 20252 min read
Grilled Carrot Dogs
When I was writing my first book, I Don't Celebrate Anything , we had so much fun dreaming up creative vegetarian options for Annie....
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Aug 25, 20252 min read
Homemade Applesauce with Roland
One of my favorite childhood memories is baking and cooking with my Grandma. Those moments in her kitchen have stayed with me my whole...
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Aug 9, 20252 min read
I'm Not Three Anymore
This week, I played hide and seek with the grandbaby. It was one of those days when you just have this overwhelming desire to be a child...
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Aug 9, 20251 min read
Kids Can Socialize in a Digital World
This week, I had the opportunity to speak to several school districts about the work we're doing in the virtual elementary world. On the...
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Aug 8, 20252 min read
What If Porcupines Were as Big as Pigs?
I found this pig statue, just a pudgy, happy-looking pig sitting contentedly at the Dow Gardens. I tried to ignore it but my mind started...
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Aug 1, 20251 min read
When Not Everyone Wants to Be Your Friend
As a teacher, I spend a good part of my day reminding children to be kind, to include others, to share space and stories and swings. It's...
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Jul 31, 20252 min read
Birthday Reflections and a Yeti Named Fudgie
Birthdays are one of those rare celebrations that don't just mark another trip around the sun. They celebrate who we are, where we've...
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Jul 29, 20251 min read
Mom?
Did I Just Sound Like My Mom? ... I Bet Annie the Porcupine Knows the Feeling. Have you ever said something and immediately thought, Oh...
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Jul 22, 20251 min read
Why Math PD Matters - Even in the Summer
This summer, I've found myself in a virtual room full of teachers, from kindergarten to high school from all over the world. Although we...
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Jul 21, 20252 min read
Carrot Ginger Lemonade
Last week, it was so hot outside! And all I could think about was: how would Annie the Porcupine cool off on a sizzling summer day? I...
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Jul 9, 20251 min read
The Festival of Books & Creativity
What a great time Sunday was at the Festival of Books and Creativity! Whether people came specifically for the event or stumbled upon us...
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Jul 3, 20251 min read
The Splash Pad
This afternoon, I found myself soaking in the simple joys of summer at our local splash pad. Nothing fancy, just sunshine, cool water,...
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Jul 3, 20251 min read
How to Host the Ultimate Porcupine Dance Party This Summer
Summer is the season of sunshine, silliness, and shaking your quills! Whether you're looking for a creative way to get kids off screens,...
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Jun 22, 20251 min read
We Found Carrot Candles
Every once in a while something happens that reminds you how magical and unexpected life can be, especially when you write books about a...
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Jun 22, 20251 min read
Love Yourself
We talk a lot about kindness, friendship, and inclusion but sometimes, the most powerful lesson we can teach our children (and remind...
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Jun 12, 20252 min read
Teacher-Tired
There's tired, and then there's teacher tired . It's the kind of exhaustion that goes beyond physical, it's emotional, and mental. It's...
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Jun 11, 20252 min read
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