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My Nonfiction Picks

Vonna | August 31, 2009

For the past six years I have been a volunteer in the elementary school library. This has given me an excellent opportunity to see what books kids will select on their own without adult interference. Though I know that librarians and teachers have much greater experience than I do on this matter, I’d like to [...]

Joining a Critique Group

Vonna | August 24, 2009

Yesterday I accomplished my goal for the summer: to complete the the novel I am currently writing. I need to have several chapters critiqued, but it’s still an accomplishment. I write from an outline that is more of a chapter by chapter synopsis. I have found that for me, polishing a few chapters and then [...]

Elementary School Reading Carnival

Vonna | August 12, 2009

Please scroll down for the video interview with Michelle Murphy.

Library Volunteer Coordinator was the best job in the PTA. All I had to do was find a few parents who loved seeing their kids at school for a half an hour a week and set them on a schedule. Well, it may have been a [...]

Introducing Book Paths

Vonna | August 3, 2009

Hi Everyone!
Welcome to the launch of my website. One of the main features here will be the Book Paths pages. Book Paths is meant to give suggestions to kids who have finished a favorite book or series and don’t know where to go next.
Though many kids love reading, it is not always easy to find [...]