The visual learner   Need a reminder that we all learn differently, and that inflexible, strict adherence to one way of teaching can do harm to a child? I came across the following passage in an old book recently, and thought I would share it. This is from Eileen J...
Author reading on Galiano Island, British Columbia

Author reading on Galiano Island, British Columbia

I was honored to present to the students at Galiano Community School on Galiano Island this past Tuesday, and later, its Parent Advisory Committee. Such engaged, well-behaved and inquisitive students: great questions! And good to see so many involved parents. And a...
Just completed my 20th novel! (on drones and grizzly bears)

Just completed my 20th novel! (on drones and grizzly bears)

I just wrote two words that are rather thrilling to me: “the end.” That means I just completed a young-adult novel. My 20th, to be exact. (The 18th, Stowaway, just came out, and the 19th has been accepted and is currently being scheduled by Dundurn Press)....