Welcome Author-In-Residence, Melissa Sweet! This month, as we enter a season of holidays and celebrations, ReaderKidZ celebrates Family. At no time in our history have American families been more varied or culturally-diverse than they are today. All colors, all combinations, all coming together to forge strong connections that will help our children grow and thrive…. Read more »
Balloons Over Broadway
Melissa’s Story
I grew up in New Jersey in a neighborhood filled with kids. We all raced around town on our bicycles (decked out with banana seats and moustache handle bars), and often ended up at Percy’s candy store. A nickel or a dime would buy a big handful of penny candy. I always got red licorice… Read more »
Your Friend, Melissa
Dear Reader, I’m thrilled you are reading BALLOONS OVER BROADWAY. My family always watched the Macy’s Day parade with the huge balloons bobbing through New York City, but I never thought about who actually made the balloons. When I first learned about Tony Sarg as a puppeteer and illustrator, I found out he was the… Read more »
