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Wednesday, September 14, 2016 10:30:23 AM
Peggy Archer added a link to Peggy's Pages--Author blog on her profile page
Sunday, June 12, 2016 9:11:58 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Its SummertimeWalk and Read in the Park!:
Peggy said, "Its school summer vacation time, and libraries across the country are hosting their summer reading programs. What better way for young readers to meet the challenge than to combine time outdoors and reading a picture book! Check out your local..." more
Sunday, May 22, 2016 5:19:39 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Peggy Reiff Miller and The Seagoing Cowboy:
Peggy said, "Its always very special to be able to share good news and a new book by a writing friend, but especially so when its such a great picture book. I learned about the Heifer project and the seagoing cowboys from Peggy Reiff Miller when we met..." more
Wednesday, April 20, 2016 6:48:21 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Poetry Collections!:
Peggy said, "Here are some picture book collections of poetry that I enjoyI hope you do, too! Follow Follow: A Book of Reverso Poems by Marilyn Singer, illustrated by Josse Masse Another collection of reverso poems in free verse with a fairytale..." more
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 1:18:25 AM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Poetry Month and Picture Books in Verse:
Peggy said, "Its Poetry Month once again, and Ive been bringing home bags of rhyming picture books from the library! Here are some of my favorites, so far. Bedtime at the Swamp by Kristyn Crow, illustrated by Macky Pamintuan A perfect 'read' for..." more
Sunday, April 3, 2016 1:17:17 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled RESCUING IVY Journey to Publication:
Peggy said, "One hundred years ago, in a small town in Tennessee, a circus elephant named Mary was put to death. She had killed a circus worker defending herself from his abuse. RESCUING IVY was inspired by this true story, but it has a much happier ending...." more
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:25:43 AM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Heres Your Sign!:
Peggy said, "Spring is on the waythe signs are all around us! The grass is getting green again, daffodils and hyacinths are blooming. Birds are singing! You cant miss the signs. But sometimes the signs are not quite as visible. A late winter snow storm..." more
Saturday, February 27, 2016 9:08:10 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Celebrate Read Across America Day, March 2nd!:
Peggy said, "Read a book, and celebrate Read Across America Day! Read Across America is an annual event sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA). It is a motivation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to..." more
Wednesday, February 17, 2016 6:32:55 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled World Read-Aloud Day, February 24th!:
Peggy said, "What do all writers have in common? They love to read! And those of us who write for children want to inspire children to feel that way, too. I love events that promote reading for children. On February 24th the Childrens Book Council (CBC) is..." more
Saturday, January 30, 2016 11:09:30 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled More on Best Picture Books of 2015:
Peggy said, "Here are my thoughts on just a few more of the picture books published in 2015 that I read and lovedand a couple from other years that were new to me. I hope you enjoy them as well! TWO IS ENOUGH by Janna Matthies, illustrated by Tuesday..." more
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 7:38:52 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Thoughts on Some of the 2016 Award-Winning Picture Books:
Peggy said, "A Shout-Out to all of the award-winning childrens books of 2016! Congratulations to the authors and illustrators of those books as well as the picture books that appear on lists of best childrens books for 2015. Click here for a more complete..." more
Saturday, January 2, 2016 1:22:17 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Happy New Years Resolutions!:
Peggy said, "Happy New Year2016! Once again Im thinking of resolutions that will improve my writing life, and my life in general. Its nice when your resolutions actually push you to do better, and when you see the difference it makes when you follow them...." more
Thursday, December 17, 2015 12:41:24 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Creating Memorable Christmas Characters:
Peggy said, "December has been a great beginning to the Christmas season for us. Seeing the Christmas lights in Branson, a couple of familiar holiday stories, then dinner and a Christmas show kicked it off. Following that were two wonderful holiday meetings with..." more
Wednesday, November 25, 2015 1:41:22 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Thanksgiving BlessingsOn Family, Friends and Writing:
Peggy said, "This year, as always, Im most thankful for my familymy husband, my kids and extended family, too. Im also thankful for friendsfriends through the years of growing up (past and present), friends Ive met through writing and through church...." more
Sunday, November 15, 2015 2:38:31 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Rhyming Picture Book Revolution!:
Peggy said, "Join the Rhyming Picture Book Revolution! If youve ever been told (or read) Dont write in rhyme, Editors wont look at rhyme, or Rhyme doesnt sell, read on! My friend, Angie Karcher, started the rhyming picture book..." more
Friday, November 6, 2015 11:24:26 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Think Poetry in Picture BooksPoetic Tools to Try:
Peggy said, "Think Poetry and add that extra dimension to your picture book. All picture books are poetic in some way. That doesnt mean that they need to be written in rhyme. Think language rhythm emotion detail In my earlier blog I..." more
Sunday, November 1, 2015 10:04:14 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Picture Book Idea MonthPiBoIdMo!:
Peggy said, "On her blog, Writing for Kids (While Raising Them), Tara Lazar has created another way for authors to celebrate Picture Book Month. She created PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month) as a 30-day challenge for picture book writers. PiBoIdMo is not a..." more
Saturday, October 31, 2015 11:16:29 AM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Coming SoonPicture Book Month! November 2015:
Peggy said, "Read * Share * Celebrate! November is Picture Book Month! Picture Book Month is an international literacy initiative that celebrates the print picture book during the month of November. Every day in November, there is a new post on the Picture..." more
Friday, October 23, 2015 9:28:22 PM
Peggy Archer wrote a blog post titled Soaring to New Heights!:
Peggy said, "On September 26th Missouri SCBWI held its fall conference for childrens writers and illustrators, Soaring to New Heights. It was a wonderful way to spend a Saturday in fall, with something to offer for childrens writers of all genres. Heres..." more
Sunday, July 16, 2017 8:27:55 PM
Peggy Archer updated the biography on her profile page