Dear readers, I’ve been a bit absent the last few weeks. There’s a lot going on here. Mostly good (except for the growing pile of laundry…because it is a beast which keeps getting bigger!). But the BIGGEST going on stuff is Caroline’s 4th book deal!…. In between writing blog posts and filling out field trip…
Books & Writing
Win The Math Kids Book Giveaway
April is Math month and this is your chance to WIN The Math Kids Book Giveaway. This middle grade chapter book is a wonderful story with a bit of math magic. Note: this giveaway is open to residents of Canada, excluding Quebec. Jordan and Justin are best friends and the only two kids in…
The Best Author Visit Ideas
Here you are…The Best Author Visit Ideas for your next school/library visit. Some are basic presentation tools (like PowerPoint), some add extra engagement (like a riddle), some bring games to your presentation (quiz anyone?), and then there are the extra value added printables & swag you can bring to your author visits to add a bit…
YA Book Reviews | Common Deer Press + Giveaway
This young adult book review post will be of interest to those of you with the middle grade advanced/young adult readers in your house. YA Book Reviews | Common Deer Press + Giveaway…get ready to be inspired to read, get your kids reading, and show a little Canadian book love… Note: the following giveaway is…
NEWS: Caroline Fernandez’ new book deal!
NEWS: I have a new book deal! I am thrilled to announce I have just signed with Common Deer Press to publish my third book (this time it’s a picture book). I love this manuscript…it’s engaging, entertaining, kinda unique. And the folks at Common Deer Press have fallen in love too (I hope you do…
Parent Club Picture Book Review #3
In this installment of Parent Club Picture Book Review #3, we read about frogs, pigeons, super heroes, and night dragons. Picture books are a great read for the whole family – either as a nighttime routine or a weekend family activity. Have a look at my latest picture book review to get some ideas on…
The Life Lucy Knew By Karma Brown Q & A
Summer read recommendation! The Life Lucy Knew – Lucy is about to discover everything she believes to be true about her life…isn’t. Read on for a question and answer between Parent Club and Karma (the author). Learn more about the story and about Karma’s writing tips. The Life Lucy Knew By Karma Brown Q & A…
Parent Club Picture Book Review #2
Sharing Parent Club Picture Book Review #2 for some reading inspiration for you and your young readers. Get ready for Counting On Katherine and I Am Worthy because these two picture books are hard to put down… Parent Club Picture Book Review #2 Counting On Katherine: How Katherine Johnson saved Apollo 13 – by Helaine Becker…
Parent Club Picture Book Review #1
It is high time for Parent Club Picture Book Review #1! Having been an author for so long…and a parent long before that…I have read a ton of picture books. And it’s time that I share some recommendations on what to read with your little ones. Here is a review round-up of Parent Club Picture Book…
How to Juggle the Side Hustle
How to juggle the side hustle?! “Side-hustle” that is – the term my friend’s teen son had for his multiple side jobs. And parents…WE SIDE HUSTLE all the time. Raise your hand if you have a side hustle. Coach a team? Manage the PTA? Volunteer? Work outside-the-home? Stay-at-home-parent with your own biz? We are not one…
A Little Motivation To Follow Your Dreams
A Little Motivation To Follow Your Dreams. My dream was to publish a book. Not self-publish. Or write a blog post. I wanted to go into a bookstore and see my book on a shelf. I’ve always wanted to be an author. Ever since I was my high school newspaper’s editor-in-chief (and even before that)….
Tips From Moms in Social Media
I asked some of my favourite influencers to share Tips From Moms in Social Media. All of these bloggers/vloggers/awesome people have something in common…they are super talented at creating community. Yes, community. Online. Whether it be through a blog, Youtube channel, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook…all of these ladies build fantastic communities. And across the world too (no…