Writers have an extensive group of states and countries, and a host of invisible people, scenarios and story lines rolling around like loose marbles from end of their skull to the other.

In the 12X12 in 2012 competition sponsored by Julie Hedlund, participants write 12 picture book drafts in 2012. That’s right, they write a picture book a month. ANY author and/or illustrator at any level of publishing experience can participate.

Off to Class: Incredible and Unusual Schools Around the World tells the story of children who live in remote mountain-top deserts (that’s right, mountain-top deserts!), in rainforest villages so tiny, they can’t even be seen on satellite, and deep inside caves–yes, caves–that are riddled with bats.

Hi Everybody, Just stopping through to thank you for being loyal readers, to leave you a gift, and to wish you Happy, Happy Holidays. My gift…words to ponder… “Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a [...]

I.C., I.S., I.D., I.P., I.L. I came. I saw. I desired. I possessed (Still working on it, actually). I left. (But not yet. Thank God, not yet). Don’t know who first composed this wonderful acronym, I only know it has been in my thoughts. Think on. Rita Lorraine