Category Archives: creative children

SUMMER READING

Set during the 4th of July weekend and perfect for summer reading, Saltwater Taffy follows the lives of five ‘tween-age’ friends as they embark on an epic journey of treasure hunting adventure and self-discovery. “A perfect read for the summer.  A … Continue reading

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The Secret Every Tween Should Know

The Secret Every Tween Should Know One of the many reasons I know Saltwater Taffy, an award-winning adventure book for the entire family, will become a bestselling children’s book is because the soul of the story is one based on … Continue reading

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Author Visits

AUTHOR VISITS Author visits can be some of the most rewarding moments as a children’s book author.  You get one on one time with your readers and you never know, you just might change the life of a student before … Continue reading

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FEELING GREAT: IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

FEELING GREAT: IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD There is a secret to feeling great and that secret is this: it’s all in your head.  When you say nice things to yourself about yourself, you will feel the amazing energy of … Continue reading

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AS GREAT AS YOU WANT TO BE: Yes, it’s a mental practice!

AS GREAT AS YOU WANT TO BE: Yes, It’s a mental practice! Saltwater Taffy reminds us that feeling good about yourself it is a mental practice. Have you ever notice moments in life where you feel really excited about who you … Continue reading

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: Phoenix BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: Phoenix BOYS & GIRLS CLUB The latest stop on our middle grade fiction stop with Saltwater Taffy finds us at the Boys & Girls Club of Phoenix. After canvasing the city with Saltwater Taffy for tweens and parents … Continue reading

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MIDDLE GRADE READING: You Are Not Alone

MIDDLE GRADE READING: You Are Not Alone Middle grade reading is perhaps the most important thing a middle school student can do.  This post on the Saltwater Taffy website was written to remind middle school children this very important lesson: … Continue reading

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CREATIVE CHILDREN: 7 Steps To Finding What You Love

CREATIVE CHILDREN: 7 Steps To Finding What You Love Creative children aren’t born, they are nurtured.  Sure, you have the occasional child prodigy, but most of us need to develop our craft to become creative children.  It takes practice and … Continue reading

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CREATIVE CHILDREN: Something They Can Learn?

CREATIVE CHILDREN: Something They Can Learn? Creative children are creative because they are willing to practice being creative.  Some middle school readers have asked me the question, ‘Can I learn how to be creative?’  As the author of Saltwater Taffy, … Continue reading

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