Ever think about why I don’t “preach” reading and talk about statistics? I sure do. I thought about why I do, or don’t for that matter, the other day while reading an article about how storytellers will save education reform. While the article was intriguing and well-written, what hooked me in were the commentators and their position on how storytelling has little place or
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Earth Day 2013 is right around the corner and with all that is going on with the planet right now, I believe it is the best time to dedicate ourselves to conservation at every level. This year my family and I have decided to use the days leading up to April 22 as those that we will determine what’s really needed and what goes.
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Most of you know how honored I am to have my Imagireading Families column in the Mosaic Family Magazine. I have to say it again however, I am so very excited to be a part of this wonderful publication. This month I celebrated both National Jazz Appreciation Month and National Poetry Month with two selections I love. Of course you want to know what
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In response to all of the Water Time LOVE I have received in the past month I have decided to celebrate with a sale! From today, March 26 until April 22, 2013 (in honor of Earth Day) the digital KINDLE version of “It’s Water Time, Ma!” will be on sale for $2.99! What’s better than that? Happy Imagireading!
I have been talking about this event since December and I have because I believe that it will be awesomeness for all! Why? Because this year my focus has been broadened at the request of the community and families who love the series for its fancy fun and interaction. It is because of how proud I am to have been chosen as a giver
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I know I mentioned this to everybody before but I feel like I need to again. I am officially a columnist in a magazine that I am INCREDIBLY proud to be a part of and committed to its growth and expansion. Let me explain. A few years back I had this huge vision for Imagiread. (Most of you know me know that its get
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I put as much as I could in the newsletter this month without running the risk of boring people. If you are yet to subscribe, please take a moment and do it now. They are bi-monthly releases that promise to give you the who, where and how for family and community literacy and all else Imagireading fun! This month’s edition is live and direct.
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Being a mentor is one of the most rewarding positions one can accept outside of being a parent. It is at the top of list next to teacher, activist and social worker alike because of the impact and reach. I know because I have had several mentors and remember how impressed I was as a result of those relationships. It’s only fair that I
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I’ve been going on and on for some time now about the importance of getting and sticking to a family literacy ritual. I have started submitting column content to Mosaic Family Magazine for those who need a fresh picks to read, I have asked the question of what the audience, yes-that’s you, would like to see moving forward and even went so far as
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My 10 year old reminds me of me. He loves to have fun and will do so at almost all cost. Where we differ in maturity is of course me knowing that in order to do what I want to do I must first do what I need to do and this is one point I have tried to drive home for him for
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