by Pam | Feb 24, 2016 | Blog
I look forward to giving presentations at St. Laurent and Greenboro library branches in Ottawa, Ontario on Tuesday, May 17. Any schools or libraries that would also like to book me that week, please contact abs@authorsbooking.com! My price on this particular trip is...
by Pam | Feb 17, 2016 | Blog
Studies show that children who are positively reinforced for their effort do better than children who are told they are talented. Students told that higher grades lead to higher pay in future jobs are eight times more likely to work harder. Students who are physically...
by Pam | Feb 10, 2016 | Blog
Seven professionals are on the panel of this event, including me. Please join us! February 29, 2016 (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM) Central Branch, Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver, Canada Interested in writing or illustrating books for young readers? Join seven professional...
by Pam | Feb 3, 2016 | Blog
o I resist praising my kids for being smart. Instead, I congratulate them on hard work and determination. o I provide lots of different reading materials in the house. o I read to my kids even after they can read on their own. o When we read together, I try to make it...
by Pam | Jan 27, 2016 | Blog
Parental protection keeps kids safe; too much parental protection may turn them into anxiety-ridden adults. Being an outdoorsy person all my life, I’ve often observed that people who are into outdoor sports, walks, etc., tend to be happy, outgoing, gregarious sorts....
