just 1 book

just 1 book: author melissa ridenour (& signed book giveaway)

November 14, 2011

It’s not always an easy topic to cover with children, but stranger safety should be tops on our list of must-cover items with our children. Today’s just 1 book contributor has written a book that will help caregivers with this difficult task, and the author shares the heartbreaking event in her life that led her [...]

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just 1 book: author mabel katz (& signed book giveaway)

October 24, 2011

Welcome back, just 1 book! It’s been a bit since we’ve run this feature, but we are ready and rarin’ to go! I’ve met so many incredibly talented people in the last few months, since the uber busy Smart Summer Challenge (which put the ‘just 1 book’ feature on hold), but we’ve finally got an [...]

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just 1 book: author Ann Malaspina (& signed book giveaway!)

May 9, 2011

This guest post, by author Ann Malaspina is one of my absolute faves because I found a kindred spirit–another person who loves and was moved by Sandra Cisneros’ The House on Mango Street.  One of my absolute favorite units to teach when I was teaching high school, Cisneros’ work moved my students like no other [...]

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just 1 book: illustrator ken min (& signed book giveaway!)

April 25, 2011

I’m so excited about this just 1 book post by illustrator Ken Min! Ken is fabulously talented and has his first book, written by F. Zia and published by Lee & Low Books, Hot, Hot Roti for Dada-ji is going to be released in just a few weeks.  But Ken Min and  Lee & Low [...]

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just 1 book: animator/ author mr. warburton (& signed book giveaway!)

March 14, 2011

Are up for a Monday morning riddle?  If you’re a lover of books and appreciate the kind of illustrations that stick with you–the ones that make you think, help you to dream, and inspire you to do great things. . .then this one’s for you. Read on and see our most backward, totally wacky, incredibly [...]

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just 1 book: authors, actors, athletes and more! (& scholastic book pack giveaway!)

February 28, 2011

Do you know what books  most influenced author Mo Willems’ life? Hillary Clinton, Eli Manning, or Katie Couric’s life? How about the Jonas Brothers? Bill Gates and Oprah Winfrey share the 5 books that most influenced their lives, along with authors Tomy de Paola, Philipa Gregory, and Judy Blume.  Okay, not here. But read on [...]

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just 1 book: Carol Greenwald, WGBH Senior Executive Producer

February 21, 2011

I’m sure you’ve seen Curious George, Arthur, or Martha Speaks on PBS Kids? I mean, who hasn’t?! Well, Carol Greenwald is the Senior Executive Producer for those incredible shows–and she’s here today guest posting! As parents and teachers, we often take for granted the worthwhile, smart programming available for our children today.  But it’s people [...]

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just 1 book: author guest post–dawn little (and giveaway!)

January 31, 2011

This ‘just 1 book‘ guest post is long overdue, and I’m so looking forward to sharing.  Dawn Little is a fellow Marylander, a teacher and literacy expert, an author and blogger.  Our paths have crossed many times online, and although we’re only a stone’s throw from each other here in the suburbs of DC, we [...]

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just 1 book: author guest post–carol liu (and giveaway!)

January 3, 2011

One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to be more consistent with the fab  ‘just 1 book’ feature not only because I love hearing about what books inspire others but also because I’ve received so many emails saying how much readers appreciate and enjoy the series. And who wouldn’t? We’re learning about great books, getting [...]

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just 1 book: author guest post–tara mcclintick (and book giveaway)

November 29, 2010

I’m so excited to share an especially interesting just 1 book guest post by a fellow educator and author, Tara McClintick.   Tara shares  the way that one book helped shape the way she views, prepares, and purchases food ever since her son’s autism diagnosis and their resulting 12-year ‘nutrition journey’. Tara is the author of [...]

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just 1 book: author post–susan meddaugh (and book giveaway!)

November 9, 2010

A few weeks back, I had the incredible opportunity to spend an afternoon with several local bloggers, my friends at PBS, and two amazing authors.  Today, one of those women, Susan Meddaugh author of Martha Speaks, is guest posting for us AND giving away a signed book pack to one special reader!  Welcome, and thank [...]

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under a shady tree
can you feel the soft cool grass?
can you feel it with your toes?
we can sit here while it grows.
laurie berkner, "under a shady tree"


i know nothing with certainty but the sight of the stars makes me dream
. . . vincent van gogh