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Many myths persist in US history, but never fear, author Christy Mihaly is here with a super new book for this year’s 250th anniversary! I can attest, it’s a fascinating read chock full of info delivered with great voice and engaging graphics to capture any reader.

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Congrats to the winner of THUNDER AND MERCY from Jennifer Robin Barr!

Exploring “What Really Ha...

Have you ever stood in a historical spot and let yourself imagine the people and happenings there? There is truly something special about being in a place “where it happened.” In this post, author Jennifer Robin Barr takes us to three lesser known historical sites in Philadelphia that have a role in her newest book for middle grades, THUNDER AND MERCY.

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Congrats to Danielle Hammelef, winner of S...

Any kids who fill their pockets with rocks definitely need this book! In this post, Melissa Koch shares the spark that started STONE BY STONE: A ROCK’S JOURNEY THROUGH TIME and how she revised for the heart in this engaging approach.

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Congratulations to Ann McCallum Staats, winner of ANSWERING THE CRY FOR FREEDOM from Gretchen Woelfle!

The Heart of a Story Starts with a Spark by Melissa Koch

Like me, author Gretchen Woelfle enjoys digging into untold stories from the revolutionary era. Here she shares some of the people whose stories have the power to widen our understanding of the American Revolution.

SPECIAL GIVEAWAY FOR EDUCATORS! Leave a comment below to get into the drawing for a copy of ANSWERING THE CRY FOR FREEDOM, a free virtual classroom visit with Gretchen, and an educator guide!

Congrats to Jilanne Hoffmann, the winner of Roxanne Troup’s HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA!

A great way to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States is to encourage children to ask big questions about the founding—especially the WHYs! Every time I dive into researching a topic in this fascinating era, the WHYs open the way to deeper understanding and connection. In this post, author Roxanne Troup shares a process to get kids thinking critically about HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! as well as other books.

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Writing about current technology presents the challenge of how to keep up with ever-changing information. In this post, author Elaine Kachala puts the future in the hands of students with capable imaginations and critical thinking skills.

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What To Do When the Information Keeps Changing

By Elaine Kachala

“Imagine doing a school project where the information kept changing because th...

I’m hopping on The Children’s Book Review blog tour bandwagon for author Lauren Kerstein and her amazing new release: HOPE RODE: THE PROMISE OF THE PACKHORSE LIBRARIANS!

GIVEAWAY! Don’t miss the special opportunity below to win a signed copy of HOPE RODE from Lauren Kerstein!

Congratulations to Teresa Robeson, the winner of a copy of LEAVE IT TO ABIGAIL! from Barb Rosenstock!

The Promise of the Packhorse Librarians

by Lauren H. Kerstein

I absolutely loved the challenge of going b...

When we widen the scope past the usual events and people featured in textbooks and traditional stories of the American Revolution, we see diverse contributions to liberty across society that allow us to understand a reality that makes history relatable and meaningful. In this post, true to the words of Abigail Adams, author Barb Rosenstock “Remembers the ladies!”

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Story not only has the power to connect us as people, but also the past to the present. REVOLUTIONARY PRUDENCE WRIGHT was one of those stories that widened the scope for me as I researched and wrote…and discovered “the rest of us” in the shadows of history.

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Congratulations to Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, winner of THE OCEAN’S HEART by Jilann...

In this post, author Jilanne Hoffmann takes us through the submission process for THE OCEAN’S HEART: THE TINY CREATURES ESSENTIAL TO LIFE and the question of what she was willing to change to get this book published.

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Congratulations to Christy Clark, the winner of EMILY SAW A DOOR from Mel Rosenberg!

What Are You Willing to Change?

by Jilanne Hoffmann

I’m not sure why, but I tend ...