Tag Archives: children’s books

Crocodiles and Alligators

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Crocodiles and Alligators by Rita Goldner As a kid, I didn’t have many books to read at home. My parents were avid readers, and owned collections of Shakespeare and the works of Rudyard Kipling, but not his children’s classics. Having … Continue reading →

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The Science of H2O

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Laura Orsini

The Science of H2O by Rita Goldner Lately I’m knee-deep in research on water, specifically the water cycle. I’m close to the finish line for my picture book, Agent H2O Rides the Water Cycle. I’ve completed the text, and it’s … Continue reading →

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Write About What You Know… (or Not!)

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Laura Orsini

Write About What You Know… (or Not!)   by Rita Goldner Writers are often directed in how-to books, classes, and webinars to write about a familiar subject, something about which they can speak with authority. Even better, the writing coaches … Continue reading →

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Lifetime Gift or Landfill Gift?

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Lifetime Gift or Landfill Gift? by Rita Goldner I’m telling a holiday gift-giving story in reverse. The ending is at the city dump. According to research (references listed below) approximately 1 percent of plastic toys remain in use six months … Continue reading →

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Black Rhinoceros

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Black Rhinoceros by Rita Goldner Today, October 1, is the anniversary of our Authors Group Blog. Welcome to the fourth year of daily blogs from authors about a kaleidoscope of topics. I kicked off the series, because I wanted the … Continue reading →

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Kangaroo

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Kangaroo by Rita Goldner You may have noticed that lately my posts have been about unusual wild animals. I use their behavior, habitat or physiology in an analogy to the human condition, or at least to my condition as a … Continue reading →

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Selling at Street Fairs

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Selling at Street Fairs by Barbara Renner Ah, summer . . . swimming, camping, traveling, watching baseball, and, if you live in northern Minnesota . . . street fairs. Every small town celebrates summer with some sort of outdoor festival. … Continue reading →

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Honoring Women

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Laura Orsini

Honoring Women by Barbara Renner In 1980, President Carter issued a Presidential Proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. In 1987, Congress declared March as National Women’s History Month. To this day, departments of education … Continue reading →

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The Pangolin

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Laura Orsini

The Pangolin by Rita Goldner This past month we celebrated World Pangolin Day. For that reason, and because a character from my newest work-in-progress picture book happens to be a pangolin getting a pedicure, I decided to dedicate this month’s … Continue reading →

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The Two-toed Sloth

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Laura Orsini

The Two-toed Sloth by Rita Goldner One of my favorite activities is sketching animals, especially from life. While I have plenty of subjects among friends’ pets, I much prefer exotic animals, so you’ll find me frequently sitting on a folding … Continue reading →

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