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Beth Anderson

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Beth Anderson, a former teacher, loves digging into history and culture for undiscovered gems, exploring points of view, and playing with words. She is drawn to stories that open minds, touch hearts, and inspire questions. Born and raised in Illinois, she now lives in Loveland, Colorado.

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Beth Anderson When I'm stuck I go for a walk, share with my critique partners, or delve into themes and ideas online with articles that will stretch my thinking. Qu…moreWhen I'm stuck I go for a walk, share with my critique partners, or delve into themes and ideas online with articles that will stretch my thinking. Quotes about the theme or from the person I'm writing about, articles from different viewpoints, and asking questions that force me to research another aspect are always helpful. Questions with WHY or HOW push me forward.(less)
Beth Anderson The best thing about being a children's writer is talking to kids about books, sharing how a story came to be, and digging out history and making it m…moreThe best thing about being a children's writer is talking to kids about books, sharing how a story came to be, and digging out history and making it meaningful for them. (less)
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Behind the Scenes: “The Power of Place to Find Story” by Darcy Pattison

This post from author Darcy Pattison is a perfect sequel to Colleen Paeff’s post last week. Both authors experienced the power of place as they approached a story. A trip to Poland helped Darcy visualize the life of Copernicus so very long ago to create NIGHT: HOW COPERNICUS MADE THE SUN STAND STILL AND THE EARTH MOVE.

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Indigo Hands by Sita Singh
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Fascinating! This story anchors information about indigo and the dying process in family, science, history, and more as the young narrator takes the reader along to participate in a piece of family tradition. I always appreciate books that integrate ...more
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Lots and Lots of Ocelots by Vicky Fang
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Animals + math = fun! This fabulous concept book introduces kids to skip counting as well as some unfamiliar animals. It explains how and why to skip count, then demonstrates the process using rhymes and bright illustrations. And the bonus feature I ...more
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Sunday Scaries by Debra Kempf Shumaker
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I’ll bet every one of us can relate to this heartfelt and “stomach-felt” story of anxiety! I love that the child also recognizes the tension in the parents and helps find a way to help them all deal with it. The stomach aches and grumpiness are real, ...more
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Hot Dog! by Christine Van Zandt
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A must-read for every fact-loving hot dog fan, this book will open up the history and geography of hot dogs for kids! From the origin, to ballparks, to a myriad of toppings—so much food for thought, delightfully narrated by a dachshund, of course! Th ...more
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What Marcel Found by Cedar Pruitt
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Wow! What child doesn't daydream about finding something extraordinary that's been hidden away! With flowing, engaging text and radiant illustrations, readers vicariously come along as children discover the Lascaux Cave Paintings deep underground whi ...more
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A Pathway for Pollinators by Michelle Schaub
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This interesting approach to learning about pollinators invites kids to be part of a solution and bring nature to cities. Bold bright art accompanies rich STEM text to engage readers and provide a chance to see their world a little differently. This ...more
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Pufflings Fly Free! by Colleen Paeff
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Let’s face it, puffins are irresistible! But this story goes way beyond cuteness. It’s about saving an ever declining population of puffins in Iceland. AND we get to vicariously participate in a puffling patrol as seen through the eyes of one of the ...more
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Kekeno, Curious Explorer by Katie Furze
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What fun to meet a fur seal pup and see his first year learning to be a seal! Rich illustrations, vibrant verbs, and interwoven STEM words make for an engaging read, while short sidebars seem to anticipate a young reader’s questions. Kids will connec ...more
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A Quilt of Stars by Karen Nyberg
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For many children, dreams seem out of reach, and the pull of reality and practicality prevents their “someday” from taking off. This inspiring story follows the path of astronaut Karen Nyberg, who chased her dream and took her “maker” self along for ...more
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