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....
by Pam | Jan 20, 2016 | Blog
I’m a proud alumnus (1978) of Beloit College in Beloit, Wisconsin, USA, where I kept myself out of trouble by editing the college newspaper (The Roundtable) and taking as many writing classes as I could (in between learning to kayak through the outdoors club). ...
by Pam | Jan 15, 2016 | Blog
Hello Halifax, Nova Scotia schools and libraries: I’m available for author presentations in your area June 6 through 9, 2016. Hope to meet some of you! Check out my information here:...
by Pam | Jan 6, 2016 | Blog
Math and Kids: Words and Numbers to Ponder When high school math is optional, 50% of students choose not to take it. Children start to give up on math at age seven, sometimes even younger. One study found that between 10 and 15% of those entering college are not ready...
