Laughing Turkeys
I thought this was funny. Nearly every day of the year, several groups of turkeys amble through our front and back yards like clockwork. But yesterday, Thanksgiving, not one bird showed its face. Then, this morning, the day after Thanksgiving, I heard a bird between my house and the neighbor’s. Now, usually, they come and go, and make no sound. Sometimes, you’ll hear a li

Last Child in the Woods
With most American schools either enjoying or approaching Thanksgiving break, many parents wonder how to keep children occupied while they cook, clean and prep for the holiday. Perhaps this is the ideal time to revisit some classic advice from award-winning journalist Richard Louv. Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder. Richard Louv, 200

Lemony Snicket, Book # 1 FREE
For a limited time, book # 1, The Bad Beginning, by Lemony Snicket, is available FREE! Check it out while you can!Read it nowhttp://browseinside.harpercollinschildrens

Interview about my Books for Boys
A new interview has been posted about my action-adventures and mysteries at: http://jadaykennedy.blogspot.com/2009/11/max-elliot-anderson-author-of-reluctant.html

Literacy, families and learning
Another blog that offers solutions, ideas, and help for the reluctant readers in your family, classroom, or cirlce of friends is called Literacy, families and learning. Find it at h