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Tuesday, November 13, 2012 4:44:39 PM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Teacher Tuesday:
Kirby said, "I must apologize for the technical glitches with getting today's Teacher Tuesday post up and running. The only thing I can figure out is that the post was too long. So, with Vida's okay, I will be dividing her wonderful interview into three parts,..." more
Tuesday, November 13, 2012 10:32:39 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Teacher Tuesday:
Kirby said, "Though we've never met, I feel a connection with Vida Zuljevic, a librarian in Pasco, Washington, who serves Pre-K through fifth grade at Virgie Robinson Elementary. The town that Hattie Brooks homesteaded near, in real life and in my novel Hattie..." more
Friday, November 9, 2012 11:10:37 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Friend Friday:
Kirby said, "I know he is a liar and a thief, but I dare you not to take Will Sparrow into your heart! Sold off by his father for a few mugs of ale, Will does his best to keep fit and fed. But when hunger trumps his better judgment, he must take to the road. And..." more
Thursday, November 8, 2012 10:32:35 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Thursday's Thought:
Kirby said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started.Sally Berger"
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 10:08:32 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Teacher Tuesday:
Kirby said, "Had I known that answering an email from Michele Meyer would result in my performing the Ohio State University fight song in front of the student body of Botkins Local School, I might have hesitated before hitting reply. But then I would have been..." more
Friday, November 2, 2012 10:12:37 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Friend Friday:
Kirby said, "Before I introduce you to today's friend, I must warn you. The minute, the MINUTE, you finish one of Rebecca Stead's books, you will turn right to the first page to read it again. Her stories are double-helixes of words -- rich, dense and full of..." more
Thursday, November 1, 2012 10:50:35 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Thursday's Thought:
Kirby said, "Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, "I'm possible!"Audrey Hepburn"
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 10:42:32 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Teacher Tuesday:
Kirby said, "May I just say how much fun I'm having "meeting" amazing teachers and librarians from all over the country? I'm very delighted today to introduce you to Laura Given, a librarian at Parkview Center School in Roseville, Minnesota, which she describes..." more
Friday, October 26, 2012 11:38:22 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Friend Friday:
Kirby said, "I first met Terry Trueman at a Children's Literature Festival in Warrensburg, Missouri. Terry is one of those larger-than-life kind of people and I am not. So our first meeting would not have led me to believe we could become friends. But Terry's..." more
Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:58:21 PM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Thursday's Thought:
Kirby said, "No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.Aesop"
Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:58:21 PM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Friend Friday:
Kirby said, "I've been a fan of Frances O'Roark Dowell since I read her Chicken Boy. In nearly every book she writes, she takes us into the life of a little kid dealing with big stuff. Her work is honest, true and brimming with heart.Still on my to-read pile is..." more
Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:58:21 PM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Teacher Tuesday:
Kirby said, "I'm delighted to introduce you to Brian Wilhorn, from Vesper Community Academy in Vesper, Wisconsin. I don't know quite how he does it, but Brian is the reading teacher AND the lead teacher for the 4-year-old kindergarteners through the sixth..." more
Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:58:21 PM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Thursday's Thought:
Kirby said, "Winning can be defined as the science of being totally prepared.George Allen"
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11:10:48 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Teacher Tuesday:
Kirby said, "I admit it. For the longest time, I treated Twitter like a date for a root canal. Then Colby Sharp got me connected. And am I glad he did! Otherwise, I would have missed out on knowing Katherine Sokolowski, fellow Nerdy Book Club member and teacher..." more
Friday, October 12, 2012 11:16:40 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Friend Friday:
Kirby said, "Okay, Joan Bauer isn't exactly a friend. I mean, she doesn't even know me! But I feel like I know her thanks to an inspiring and encouraging talk she gave at SCBWI several years back. What I remember most about it (besides the dead hamster; long..." more
Thursday, October 11, 2012 12:02:39 PM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Thursday's Thought:
Kirby said, "All truth is good. Not all truth is good to say.Anonymous"
Tuesday, October 9, 2012 10:35:55 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Teacher Tuesday:
Kirby said, "There are nine milliion things that amaze me about the wonderful teachers and librarians of this great county. One of those is how great teachers mesh their own unique personalities with their work. Today's teacher-guest, Tony Keefer, provides a..." more
Friday, October 5, 2012 10:38:19 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Friend Friday:
Kirby said, "True confession: not a huge fan of pigeons. Even those that drive buses. Maybe especially those that drive buses. But, thanks to Barbara O'Connor, I am a huge fan of Sherman, the one-legged pigeon, and his new friends, Stella and Gerald. And Mr...." more
Thursday, October 4, 2012 10:38:18 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Thursday's Thought:
Kirby said, "Somewhere on this great world, the sun is always shining and it will sometimes shine on you.Myrtle Reed"
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 12:14:15 PM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Teacher Tuesday:
Kirby said, "Thank you, Colby Sharp, for introducing me to wicked good librarian, Cathy Potter. I'm so hoping to meet Cathy in person at ALA midwinter (it's in my backyard, Seattle! If you're coming, let me know) but her passion for connecting kids and books is..." more
Sunday, September 30, 2012 2:42:12 PM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Simply Sunday:
Kirby said, "I don't generally post on Sundays but I have two simple and simply wonderful things to share.First, a tasty and quick dinner from Kevin and Amanda's blog:2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized piece1/2 cup fresh sage leaves1.5-2 T..." more
Friday, September 28, 2012 11:50:07 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Friend Friday:
Kirby said, "It's hard to believe that such a sweet-looking person as Stephanie Bodeen (S.A. Bodeen) could write such scary, creepy books as The Gardener and The Compound. Now she sets her main character adrift in The Raft.Congrats, Stephanie, for another..." more
Thursday, September 27, 2012 12:24:05 PM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Thursday's Thought:
Kirby said, "The greatest use for a life is to spend it for something that will outlast it.William James"
Wednesday, September 26, 2012 12:19:24 PM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Okay, One More Day:
Kirby said, "I know it's Wednesday, but Katy Van Aken sent me so many great photos of her champions at work on their year-end plays, I just had to share them. Enjoy!Play BillMagic afoot!Hattie, Aunt Ivy and Uncle HoltTeam work!A not-too-scary scenePlanningMore..." more
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 10:34:31 AM
Kirby Larson wrote a blog post titled Teacher Tuesday. . .On Wednesday!:
Kirby said, "(I didn't want you to miss a word of librarian Vida Zuljevic's inspiring words about teaching poetry; the second portion of her interview is below. Come back tomorrow for the conclusion of the interview.) Vida, what can students..." more