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Practice thankfulness with your students this month! Get our free calendar here >> weareteachers.com/free-teacher-c…

Happy #NationalGratitudeMonth! Wishing everyone a month filled with love, peace and gratitude. Forbes forbes.com/sites/womensme…

There's always room for more books. Happy reading! Image credit: Olivia Savage FB Page

Be the reason someone smiles! I would love for you to join me on Giving Tuesday November 29 to Give Smiles and encouragement worldwide! Sign up here: tinyurl.com/Give-Smiles and retweet to spread the word #teacher #educator #librarian

How's your book collection? I'm curious to know what stage you are at today. #booksarelife newyorker.com/humor/daily-sh…

No matter how much I've learned in writing 32 books, I still know only a tiny smidge of what is out there. That's what I love about this craft — there's always more to learn! I invite you to listen to my newest podcast episode, "Sailing Your Story Boat." bit.ly/3NoFNkA

Thankful for brave wildlife photographers who spend so much time and effort to produce these captivating photos. Congratulations to the winners! #naturephotography npr.org/sections/pictu…

It’s hard to have a bad day when you’re looking at a swell shark!

Just as places must feel real, the characters of your tale must also be real to readers. Their personalities, backstories, hopes, and dreams… these must all feel as if you know the character personally. The problem that many face is where to begin. bit.ly/3DnyBRs

One of the biggest questions I get asked to this day is about how I persevered in the face of what felt like overwhelming defeat. I'm sure I'll never know what truly propelled me to stay the course, but here are some things I think helped. tabarron.com/blog/5-things-…

Our feline friends took on many different roles in the past before being the beloved pets they are today. Find out how cats were painted and documented during the medieval period. openculture.com/2022/10/cats-i…

Support the Book Box vending machine project. Together, let us build strong reading communities. Check out the various ways to be part of this initiative. effinghamlibrary.org/book-box/ #readingcommunity Image credit: Goodwill Librarian

It's inspiring how this passionate designer cares for visually impaired women. She doesn't only provide them with a livelihood but also gives them hope. The priceless broomsticks that they create empower them despite their challenging situation. bit.ly/3gEebf8

As always, I loved talking about stories, creativity, and ideas with these bright young aspiring writers.  And the fact they live in the same small town in New England where I spent part of my own childhood made it even more fun!