This month, ReaderKidZ is delighted to feature poet Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and her beautiful new book, FOREST HAS A SONG, illustrated by Robbin Gourley. Dear Reader, I love writing. Why? Because every time I sit down to write, I’m surprised. For me, writing is like opening a mystery cupboard. You start moving your pen and… Read more »
Stephanie Greene
“How I became a writer and other tidbits” – Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
This month, ReaderKidZ is delighted to feature poet Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and her beautiful new book, FOREST HAS A SONG, illustrated by Robbin Gourley. Did you ever get into trouble at home or school? A little bit. I was a chatty and messy one, and I used to fight with my sister Heidi. Now she… Read more »
What’s Your Story, Amy Ludwig VanDerwater?
This month, ReaderKidZ is delighted to feature poet Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and her beautiful new book, FOREST HAS A SONG, illustrated by Robbin Gourley. I grew up in the suburbs, in the town of Vestal, NY, in a house that backed up to what we called “the weeds.” These were fields of goldenrod, Queen Anne’s… Read more »
Welcome April with Poetry on ReaderKidZ!
Poetry: the language of childhood. Celebrate National Poetry month with ReaderKidZ and author Amy Ludwig VanDerwater. Poetry is the language of childhood. It crosses borders and cultures and encourages children to see the world with fresh eyes. From the memorable rhythm of early readers such as Brown Bear Brown Bear and Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb, to… Read more »
Nancy Bo Flood’s Story!
This month, ReaderKidZ is proud to welcome, Nancy Bo Flood. She’s the author of many books including Sand to Stone, The Navajo Year, Warriors in the Crossfire, No-Name Baby, and most recently, COWBOY UP! Ride the Navajo Rodeo, (WordSong 2013). This exciting collection of vivid, energy-packed poems about one day in the lives of Navajo children saddling up to ride the rodeo,… Read more »
Your Friend, Miriam Glassman!
ReaderKidZ is thrilled to welcome Miriam Glassman and her hilarious new middle grade novel Call Me Oklahoma! (Holiday House, 2013) Dear Reader, Thank you for reading my new book, Call Me Oklahoma! Everyone knows that starting a new school year is both exciting and a little scary. There’s a new teacher to get to know,… Read more »
Miriam Glassman’s Story!
To kick off our month of celebrating humor, ReaderKidZ is thrilled to welcome Miriam Glassman and her hilarious new middle grade novel Call Me Oklahoma! (Holiday House, 2013) I feel lucky to have grown up in a family that loves to laugh. Some of my family members are great at telling jokes and funny stories;… Read more »
