Tag Archives: Creative Children

FEELING GREAT: IT’S ALL IN YOUR HEAD

When you say nice things to yourself about yourself, you will feel the amazing energy of confidence, which is one of the main reasons I wrote the adventure novel Saltwater Taffy. Through the story of adventure, I am able to showcase … Continue reading

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Inspiring Kids with Saltwater Taffy

A quick peek at some of the stops on the SAWEET Saltwater Taffy Tour!

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YOUR LIFE: It’s up to you!

Nobody else can do it for you.  Not your parents.  Not your teachers.  Not even your best friend.  If you want something special out of your life, the journey is entirely up to YOU. Going after a dream that is … Continue reading

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: Writing Inside Out!

The minute we sit down to write something without an assignment from a teacher, we are writers.  The minute we have a desire to create something out of nothing, we are writers.  The minute we answer a story call from … Continue reading

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: Read Across America

Watts, California – The READ ALOUD program at Ritter Elementary School this morning was part of the READ ACROSS AMERICA celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday!   Dodger great “Sweet Lou” Johnson, the Laker Girls, and Saltwater Taffy helped kick off … Continue reading

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MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: ‘I Got a New Pair of Shoes’

MIDDLE GRADE FICTION: “I Got a New Pair of Shoes” Written by, Eric DelaBarre What is it about a new pair of shoes that makes a person feel so amazing?  The minute you lace ‘em up, you feel as if … Continue reading

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CREATIVE CHILDREN: 7 Steps To Finding What You Love

TAKEN FROM ANOTHER PIECE OF SALTWATER TAFFY; 7 STEPS TO FINDING WHAT YOU LOVE STEP 7:  DO SOMETHING EVERY DAY You must take responsibility for the things you want to accomplish in life.  Nobody can do it for you.  Not … Continue reading

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MIDDLE GRADE READING: Is Creativity Something You Can Learn?

MIDDLE SCHOOL READING: Is Creativity Something You Can Learn? Written By, Eric DelaBarre 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?’ … Continue reading

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A SAWEET SYNOPSIS: Set in the seaside town of Port Townsend, Washington, Saltwater Taffy follows the lives of five friends as they uncover a treasure map that once belonged to the ruthless New Orleans pirate, Jean Lafitte.  The discovery thrusts … Continue reading

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