Published inA Thousand Lives·PinnedOn Becoming More than an AuthorHow I became a writer and sustained my passion to write — We all evolve as we learn and grow over the years and for me, it is something I welcome. I am at a point in my life where I am really finding myself again. I am rediscovering what makes me happy — and that is writing. I am learning there…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
Sep 5Danika’s Dancing Day By Dance up on a dance and illustrated by Sudipta Steve Dasgupta reviewThis is a wonderful story full of inspiration and encouragement! In this story, Danika is so excited to be a budding ballerina that she would dance around as she did her chores. I love the idea of using chores to show children it can be fun. It is a great…Dance1 min readDance1 min read
Aug 26Night Watchers: nocturnal creatures of north america (Coyotes, snakes, owls, spiders and more) A Story Monsters S.T.E.A.M. Chronicles book one by Conrad J. Storad and illustrated by Jeff YeshThis is such a great and different idea! Not only is this a graphic novel for those that love to read these stories, but its a coloring book too! Its a beautiful way to allow a child to read but also encourage them to engage more with the story. I…Graphic Novels1 min readGraphic Novels1 min read
Aug 26The Van Buren sisters vs. the pants police by J.F. Fox reviewWriting an event in history into a childrens book is a beautiful and easier way to help children understand the world they live in and where they came from. This is a book about the Van Buren sisters who were born in a time that women were not seen as…History1 min readHistory1 min read
Aug 26You are a honey bee! by Laurie Ann Thompson and illustrated by Jay Fleck reviewLearning can be made fun through reading a good book! This is a great book that can teach not only children but anyone of any age about honey bees. It begins with a bee that is looking after brand new eggs. It goes through the entire life cycle of the…Honeybees1 min readHoneybees1 min read
Aug 26You are a raccoon! by Laurie Ann Thompson and illustrated by Jay Fleck reviewUsing books to discuss the nature of life and how an animal grows is a wonderful idea! In this book it is a simple story that starts with the birth of a baby raccoon. It goes through all the stages of growth for the racoon. This is a wonderful way…Animals1 min readAnimals1 min read
Aug 26Wombat, the reluctant hero by Christian Trimmer reviewThis is a beautiful and simple story of friendship! This story is written simple enough for younger children to understand. The story and illustrations are engaging enough a child that is preschool age would want to sit and continue to hear and see the story. It is a wonderful story…Animals1 min readAnimals1 min read
Aug 1Tammy the troll: a dance in the forest by Dina McDermott and Once upon a dance and illustrated by Cristian Gheorghita reviewWhat an adorable interactive adventure! one of my favorite things about this book is the encouragement of the reader to engage in the behaviors it talks about. It is dance based which is great in that the reader can learn about dance movements. But the fact it encourages the reader…Dance1 min readDance1 min read
Jul 1North Brunswick Youth Sports Festival — timeless classic or overcrowded mess?Growing up in North Brunswick one of my favorite things about the summer was going to the Youth Sports Festival when it came. It was rarely crowded, affordable and only a few minutes away. It was an easy access way to enjoy boardwalk food, rides and games without having to…Festivals3 min readFestivals3 min read
Jun 27Sadoni Squirrel Superhero by Once upon a dance reviewThis is an adorable book about a squirrel who happens to have a superpower. The squirrel loves to dance and ends up engaging in different dance moves as they save small animals. Every time the squirrel saves an animal their friend who is a cat is not watching. But the…Childrens Books1 min readChildrens Books1 min read
