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National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on the Tuesday of the first full week in May. In 2019, National Teacher Day will take place on May 7th. This day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week, which is the first full week in May of each year. Veteran piano teacher, Noreen Wenjen, knows that all teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our
As a mom, dedicated kidlit reader, author, and co-founder of the non-profit Multicultural Children’s Book Day, Mia Wenjen is extremely busy. Her days are filled with mothering, running her popular blog, Pragmaticmom, and plotting her next book. To date, Mia is the author of Sumo Joe, a picture book published in 2019 by Lee & Low Books, and co-author to the award-winning nonfiction book, HOW TO COACH GIRLS (published with
Life can be hard. We all know that. But we all also know that if we don’t take the time to hear our own voices and reach out for more meaning, we will be swept up in the world filled with obligations and fear. But what if the travels you take, even if it’s to your own backyard, offered a deeper meaning and a chance to discover new peace and
ADHD is a topic I am very, very familiar with. From parenting kids to my own personal struggles, I can assure you that the connection between the calming of ADHD and nature is not fabricated in any way. Studies have shown that kids with ADHD focus better when they spend time outdoors and this “nature time” leads to more positive moods, as well as lower stress and anxiety. Children who
Have you ever wondered what those highly successful people have that you don’t seem to? Or maybe you are one of the successful people and you’re curious as to how your personal habits and outlook have influenced your success. Some of their success may be due to luck, but much of it comes from cultivating winning habits and keeping a laser focus on the ultimate goal. So instead of standing
Do you remember the first time you read Charlie and The Chocolate Factory as a child? Do you recall the thrill of discovering that magical gateway into Willy Wonka’s world inside the pages of a book? A world with geese that laid golden eggs, squirrels that could sort nuts, and colorful little people called Oompa Loompas? As we recognized the 55th anniversary of Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Summer reading is on everyone’s mind lately and the portability of ebooks is just the ticket for those who love to read but need to streamline life. If you fall into that category, we have great news! FOUR of Audrey Press’ top titles are now available in ebook form! PLUS, this new and handy widget allows makes the previewing and purchasing from Amazon a process that is as smooth as
Guest post from Becky Flansburg Before you start snickering, let me ask you this: when you get into your car, don’t you make adjustments? Don’t you move the seat forward or back; tilt the mirror so you can see better, and even tilt the steering wheel? And all for the sake of a more comfortable drive and being a more efficient driver? Your workspace is no different. If you end
We won’t go into details, but we are fairly certain everyone knows what we mean when we say that our world is an uncertain place right now. Though it would be incredibly easy to get sucked into the turmoil around us, authors and artists need to take extra care to stay focused and centered and not let distractions derail them from offering their gifts to their customers. Here are seven
Ahhh, spring is in the air and along with it comes the urge to update, refresh and renew everything. From closets to backyards, whipping things into shape with a fresh coat of this or a rearranging of that is a freeing and exciting feeling. Little do authors know, their online spaces need the same TLC and cleaning to stay fresh and relevant! Spring Cleaning for your Author Website You loved
Renee CormierMother-Daughter Book Club
