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Saturday, December 5, 2015 7:52:13 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree:
Lisa said, "Oh, wasn’t it grand to have a tree— Exactly like Mr. Willowby? My firstborn received Mr. Willowby’s Christmas Tree (by Robert Barry) from his best friend for Christmas 2001. I know this because their names are scrawled inside the front..." more
Saturday, December 5, 2015 7:52:13 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Hanukkah Bear:
Lisa said, "We celebrate Christmas at our house, but we live in a community in which many celebrate Hanukkah. As we light our Advent candles and string our Christmas lights, our Jewish friends and neighbors light the candles on their Hanukkah menorah..." more
Saturday, December 5, 2015 7:52:13 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Three Wise Women:
Lisa said, "Today is the Feast of the Epiphany. More than just an end to the season of Christmas, Epiphany is a Christian celebration all its own commemorating the revelation of God the Son in the humanity of Jesus Christ. There are various traditions..." more
Saturday, December 5, 2015 7:52:13 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Big Bob and The Magic Valentine’s Day Potato:
Lisa said, "Several years ago, a mysterious package arrived at our house on Valentine’s Day: a plain brown box addressed to our entire family with a return address “TMVDP.” The package weighed almost nothing. It weighed almost nothing because the..." more
Monday, March 10, 2014 2:46:52 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Comment on Building New Pathways by Elizabeth Verdick:
Lisa said, "Ha! Never knew you had such an unusual talent. As kids we learn to do the strangest things. I miss that weird little part of myself."
Monday, March 10, 2014 2:46:52 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Comment on Building New Pathways by Lisa Bullard:
Lisa said, "If only it had application in the adult world, but alas, I have never figured out how to make that particular talent something I can sell on a resume!"
Monday, March 10, 2014 2:46:52 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Comment on A Single Step by Laura Purdie Salas:
Lisa said, "Great advice, Lisa. Novels terrify me, but I’m at least thinking about chapter books:>)"
Monday, March 10, 2014 2:46:52 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Comment on A Single Step by Lisa Bullard:
Lisa said, "Go for it! The first one might take awhile, but I think you’ll love facing a whole different kind of writing challenge!"
Monday, March 10, 2014 2:46:52 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Comment on A Single Step by heidigrosch:
Lisa said, "AMEN (that’s my one word for this posting)"
Monday, March 10, 2014 2:46:52 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Comment on Wish You Were Here by heidigrosch:
Lisa said, "I hadn’t thought of using PinInterest this way… very clever…"
Monday, March 10, 2014 2:46:52 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Comment on A Single Step by Lisa Bullard:
Lisa said, "Ditto!"
Monday, March 10, 2014 2:46:51 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Comment on Wish You Were Here by Lisa Bullard:
Lisa said, "Pinterest is the most fun form of social media for me–I can get lost in there so easily!"
Monday, March 10, 2014 2:46:51 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Comment on As Red as a Ferrari by gardenlearning:
Lisa said, "Reading Turn Left at the Cow right now! What great fun to read – I love the similes and this sounds like a great exercise to try with my students. Thanks for sharing!"
Monday, March 10, 2014 2:46:51 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Comment on As Red as a Ferrari by Lisa Bullard:
Lisa said, "Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy the entire book, and that you’ll let me know if you do try the activity with your students!"
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:02:27 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Stalling Out:
Lisa said, "My dad tried valiantly to teach me how to drive a stick shift—beyond the point that any human being can be expected to try. Unfortunately, I am gifted with so little mechanical aptitude that it was not meant to be. But I remember the sounds of..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:02:27 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled As Red as a Ferrari:
Lisa said, "I pick up a lot of fun trivia in the course of researching nonfiction books for young readers. For example: Did you know that the red paint associated with Ferrari cars is so celebrated that it was chosen to be launched on a spaceship headed for..." more
Friday, February 28, 2014 2:02:26 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Looking Both Ways:
Lisa said, "I grew up a bit unclear about what is considered acceptable risk. My mom was an early adopter of the entire “don’t run with scissors” canon. And my dad regularly told us about his teenage antics blowing things up and catching..." more
Monday, September 9, 2013 6:41:48 PM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Winning the Road Race?:
Lisa said, "When I work with dedicated young writers, there’s almost always a point where they ask how they can get published. This is a tough question for me, because my instinct is to protect young people. And I know firsthand how much disappointment,..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:17:33 PM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Building New Pathways:
Lisa said, "The likelihood is that I’ve been twirling my hair longer than I’ve been breathing. My aunt, who cared for the newborn me while my mother recovered from complications, has told me she remembers me playing with my (surprisingly full) head of hair..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:17:33 PM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Wish You Were Here:
Lisa said, "I just did my first official interview about my upcoming middle grade mystery, called Turn Left at the Cow. It features family secrets and a treasure hunt (and yes, even some of Old MacDonald’s critters make humorous guest appearances). The book..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:17:33 PM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled Possible Detours:
Lisa said, "Once, in one of my (not uncommon) moments of thinking that I could no longer handle the financial uncertainty of the children’s book writing life, I read a book that purported to match creative people to potential career pursuits. I read the..." more
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 9:17:33 PM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled A Single Step:
Lisa said, "“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao-tzu, Chinese philosopher I’m not one of those writers who have words tumbling out of them like a rain-fed waterfall. I’ve always envied them, but I’m not one of them. So it..." more
Saturday, December 5, 2015 7:52:13 AM
Lisa Bullard wrote a blog post titled The Quest for the Perfect Thanksgiving Book:
Lisa said, "Each November I begin the search anew. I know what I’m looking for, and I really don’t think it’s too much to ask of a picture book: It must delve into the themes of generosity, abundance, gratitude. It should be beautiful...." more