Pragmatic Mom
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Pragmatic Mom, curated by Mia, illuminates the parenting journey with insightful advice on education, travel, and more. With two children, she offers candid reflections and reviews on children's books and family products. Mia's blog resonates globally for its honest and practical guidance, especially on diverse children's literature. Known for extensive book lists on varied topics,..
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2d ago
It was a beautiful day in Columbus where my husband and I were there for the NCTE conference. We decided to check out the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Because we were there in November, some parts of the zoo were typically closed for winter such as the African animal section but opted to open...
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3d ago
In an unusual turn of events, NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) and NCSS (National Council for the Social Studies) conventions are in Boston on the same weekend! NCTE’s Heart, Hope, and Humanity Conference will be held from November 21-24 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) on 415 Summer Street which...
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5d ago
This book list was inspired by My Antarctica: True Adventures in the land of mummified seals, space robots, and so much more by G. Neri. I didn’t have a place for this book in my blog but I couldn’t not include such a beautiful book, so I trucked to the library to make a book...
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1w ago
My daughter received the Greenbriar Transportation Fellowship through Northwestern University! Greenbriar Undergraduate Fellows NUTC and BAC member Greenbriar Equity Group created the Undergraduate Transportation Research Fellowship to support summer research internships in transportation and logistics for NU undergraduate students. Northwestern University Transportation Center awarded three Greenbriar Undergraduate Research Fellowships for Summer 2024. The recipients are Ali Lee...
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1w ago
If you are going to NCTE in Boston, please come to our panel! How Stories Can Help Students Feel Brave and Take Risks Sunday, November 24, 2024 9:00 to 10:15 AM Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) 415 Summer Street Every day, teachers ask students to be brave and take risks with...
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2w ago
Let’s flip the script on “How I Met My Agent”! Today, I’m interviewing my agent, Lary Rosenblatt, Publisher & Creative Director of 22MediaWorks, on how we met. Before we begin a few fun facts about Lary! He’s made more than 300 children’s books. Not sold. Actually created. He plays/played tennis every day. Working on Boxer...
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2w ago
We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court by Mia Wenjen, illustrated by Victor Bizar Gómez, published by Red Comet Press. Growing up Chinese American in San Diego, Simon Tan experienced racism from other kids but never expected to be subjected to discrimination by the...
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2w ago
Please welcome author Charlotte Offsay with her list of 10 New Hanukkah-Themed Picture Books! —– I love the Jewish holidays. They are filled with family, tradition, and yummy food. Hanukkah is particularly special to me as it includes all of these things, while also leaving me with a sense of gratitude and a desire to...
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3w ago
Join the Boston Authors Club and Mass Center for the Book for an evening out at the all-new Reynolds Center for Teaching, Learning, and Creativity in Dedham! Seasoned authors, publishers, and industry professionals will be on hand to answer your most pressing writing and publishing questions. Learn more here. Please join us! I’ll be...
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3w ago
Today is We Sing from the Heart: How the Slants® Took Their Fight for Free Speech to the Supreme Court book birthday! It is gorgeously illustrated by Victor Bizar Gomez, and published by Red Comet Press. We Sing From the Heart is a Junior Library Guild Gold selection. It’s been reviewed by School Library...
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