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Carolyn Armstrong is the award-winning author of Earth-friendly middle grade fiction. A former educator and now an imperfect environmentalist, she blends her love of travel and animal well-being into her stories. She encourages everyone to become advocates for Planet Earth. It’s as easy as picking up trash and refusing a plastic drinking straw! Head to www.ckabooks.com for free activities, monthly newsletters, and blogs about writing, books, and sustainability.


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Carolyn Armstrong I step away from my manuscript and spend my time reading. I read 3 or 4 books--all different genres, kids/adult etc. Then I've had enough time away fr…moreI step away from my manuscript and spend my time reading. I read 3 or 4 books--all different genres, kids/adult etc. Then I've had enough time away from the story that I can read it with fresh eyes.(less)
Carolyn Armstrong Read in the genre that you want to write. Take several writing classes--there are many online options. Join writing and critique groups. Stop asking f…moreRead in the genre that you want to write. Take several writing classes--there are many online options. Join writing and critique groups. Stop asking friends and family to read and critique your work. (less)
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Loved learning about Ramadan!
Caring for others is at the heart of this wonderful story about Ramadan and a young girl's wishes. I wasn't expecting it to end the way it did--how Zahra's wishing and blessings came true--so I won't spoil it. Displacemen
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The Moon from Dehradun by Shirin Shamsi
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This powerful and moving picture book is a history lesson that's relevant in today's uncertain times. Beautifully written and illustrated, we follow a young girl named Azra and her family who must leave everything behind and flee due to u
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We don't have to be happy all the time. Everyone gets in a bad mood occasionally and that is a good thing! This delightful book helps kids verbalize their emotions and probably helps their parents too! Makes a great read aloud for families! ...more
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Benny's Blanket by C.D. White
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Fantastic friendship story for 5-7 year olds. Two cheers for Benny, his blanket, and the friend who finds creative ways to play!
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Make Way For Monarchs by Carolyn  Armstrong
"“I really liked this book and thought the message was important, but I wished a few of the chapters had slowed down to let us sit longer in the setting. The forest and the butterflies are so magical, and I wanted more of that. Still, it kept me readi" Read more of this review »
Make Way For Monarchs by Carolyn  Armstrong
"Our book club didn’t expect a middle-grade adventure to stir up such deep conversation, but Make Way for Monarchs did exactly that. We were captivated by Sydney’s ability to hear the animals and the moral choices both girls had to make. It’s equal pa" Read more of this review »
Make Way For Monarchs by Carolyn  Armstrong
"Make Way For Monarchs blends fast-paced adventure with meaningful environmental science in a way that feels both thrilling and purposeful. The twin sisters, Sydney and Sierra, bring heart and intelligence to a story that captures the beauty, and the " Read more of this review »
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