I’m thrilled to announced New Book: Asha and Baz Meet Sylvia Earle releasing May 2026. This is the 7th book in the Asha and Baz chapter book series which highlights Women in STEM/STEAM and Women in History. The books can be read as stand-alone books or in sequence. In this latest issue, Asha and Baz…
Books & Writing
Blackout Poetry STEAM Activity for Middle School (Grades 7–8)
Blackout Poetry STEAM Activity for Middle School (Grades 7–8) What Is Blackout Poetry? Blackout poetry is a creative way to make a new poem from an existing page of text. Instead of writing a poem from scratch – you are essentially building a poem out of existing text. Blackout Poetry STEAM Activity – Why This…
10 Tips to Write a Children’s Picture Book
Writing a children’s picture book can be one of the most joyful—and challenging—creative projects you’ll ever take on. Those 500 words (or fewer!) must tell a complete story, charm both kids and adults, and stand out in a competitive market. Whether you’re writing for preschoolers or early readers, here are 10 tips to help you…
Author School Visit Template for Middle Grade Readers
The Perfect 1-Hour Author School Visit Template for Middle Grade Readers (45-Minute Presentation + 15-Minute Q & A) School visits are one of my favourite ways to connect with middle grade readers. There is nothing more energizing than a gym full of students discovering how stories are created — and realizing they can write their…
Best Places to Find Free eBooks Online Without Piracy
Where to Find Free eBooks Online (No Piracy Required) For book lovers, few things are more satisfying than discovering a great read — except discovering one for free. The good news is that there are many legitimate, legal places online where you can find free eBooks without pirating or risking shady downloads. Whether you love…
Asha and Baz Meet Sylvia Earle
I’m thrilled to share the 7th Asha and Baz book releases in May 2026. Look for Asha and Baz Meet Sylvia Earle whereever you buy or borrow books (pre-orders welcome as they impact the algorithms of book lists).
Make a No-Cut Mini Book With Kids (Using Just One Sheet of Paper!)
Looking for a screen-free, zero-cost, creativity-boosting activity for kids? Making a no-cut mini book from a single sheet of computer paper is one of the easiest—and most fun—DIY projects you can do at home or in the classroom. This tiny book invites kids to draw, write, doodle, imagine, and create their own stories. And the…
Encourage Kids to Read with DIY Book Badges
Looking for a fun, screen-free way to get kids excited about reading? Try creating Book Badges — a simple, low-cost idea to encourage kids to explore different genres and celebrate their reading milestones. Think of it like a reading challenge meets collecting badges — every time your child reads a new type of book, they…
Asha and Baz Book Giveaway
Check out this Asha and Baz Book Giveaway to make your child’s summer reading a little easier. About the Asha and Baz Chapter Book Series The Asha and Baz series is a chapter book series for readers in grades K-3 (or hi-low readers). It’s high action and low vocabulary/short sentence structure. The books can be…
List of Canadian Children’s Book Awards
Here is a List of Canadian Children’s Book Awards which you might want to use as a reading list (or submit to these awards). These are the best of the best each year and you can find great suggestions for picture books, middle grade, fiction and non-fiction and young adult reading recommendations. Canadian Children’s Book…
Home Child By Caroline Fernandez
BOOK DEAL Home Child By Caroline Fernandez Cormorant Books has bought world rights to Home Child by Caroline Fernandez. Home Child is an action-packed historical middle grade novel about British Home Children and their immigration to Canada. Multiple narrators unfold this gripping story of friendship, survival, migration, and real Canadian history. Cormorant Books also published PLAGUE…
Top 10 Halloween Books for Kids
Top 10 Halloween Books for Kids Halloween is a fun time of year, especially for kids who love spooky stories! In the last five years, there have been many new books that bring the spirit of Halloween to life. Here are the ten best Halloween books for kids, filled with tricks, treats, and some delightful…