Category: Children’s
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Spooky Stories and More Book News!
Last month kicked off what promises to be a flurry of book and science related activity. Our family traveled to see the full solar eclipse, which may be the only time the five of us will be able to experience totality together. Hopefully not, but when your kids are 15, 13, and 9, parents are…
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The Christmas House
I wrote this little story for Susanna Leonard Hill’s amazing Holiday Contest. It’s the 13th year she’s been hosting this fun event – thank you Susanna! It was wonderful to play with the theme, which was a COUNTDOWN. The entries could only be 250 words, but had to appeal to kids ages 12 and under,…
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Guest Post on Empowering Kids with Character
It’s been a delight to get to know and work with the wonderful people at Cardinal Rule Press. If you haven’t heard of their books, take a peek at their fun titles here. I had the privilege of contributing to their blog in February (see my post here), and yesterday, my latest post – on…
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Martha’s Snoozing Blues
Spring has arrived here in the South. Blustery breezes, terrific tornadoes, and bursting blossoms. And with the change in season comes another #kidlit opportunity – the Spring Fling KidLit Contest – sponsored by the indefatigable Kaitlyn Sanchez and Ciara O’Neal! Thank you both so much for all you do to inspire, challenge, and encourage the…
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Robot Vs. Robin – 50 Precious Words Entry
Vivian Kirkfield is an amazing champion of the kidlit community! Not only are her children’s books thoughtfully and beautifully written, but she also takes time to encourage aspiring children’s writers…like myself. Thank you, Vivian! Every year, she sponsors a contest called “50 precious words.” The rules for entry can be found here. In summary, she…
Heather C. Morris 