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…
Books & Writing
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…
Author Hashtags | Hashtags for Authors Cheat Sheet
This Author Hashtags | Hashtags for Authors Cheat Sheet is inspired by a magazine article I just wrote on using social media on a deeper level for writers and authors. If you are a writer (aspiring, emerging, or even experienced)…it’s handy to follow hashtags to connect with other authors and follow industry news. Use these Writer…
Breaking In To Children’s Publishing – Tips and Resources
These Breaking In To Children’s Publishing – Tips and Resources come from the “Breaking In” panel at CANSCAIP’s 2016 Packaging you Imagination Conference (yes, I was one of the panelists!). 1) KIDLIT CONFERENCES OLA SuperConference (Ontario Library Association) – Feb. 1-4, 2017, Toronto One of the biggest conferences in Canada, you’ll find most–if not all–of…