street sign

On a walk through Lower Manhattan, I spotted this street sign.

new cover

A new book about the Boston Tea Party, coming in January 2013. 

my ballot

 On Nov. 5, 1872, Anthony cast her ballot -- and was arrested for illegally voting.  Since I'll be on the plane to Atlanta on Election Day, I cast my absentee ballot today. Along with the lights that stayed on in our house during Hurricane Sandy, I'm grateful to have the privilege of voting against any who might turn back the clock on women's rights.

Jersey Shore

Our last visit to Asbury Park in August... reminders of what will be again.

Missouri welcome

The wonderful children and teachers at St. Vincent De Paul School in Marthasville, MO, who made me feel so welcome and wrote great letters to Alice Coachman, thanks to Book Buzz, part of The Missourian's Newspaper in Education Program, a bright light in the world of children's lit.  

Come Run, Walk and READ - The Missourian: Feature Stories

Come Run, Walk and READ - The Missourian: Feature Stories: The best books you’ll ever read are the ones that do more than just entertain. They educate too.

Birdwatching at the Meadowlands