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Another Spectacular Book by Melissa Sweet

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on Dayne Sislen Children's Book Illustration:
A book review though an illustrator’s eyes by Dayne Sislen My last post was a book review of the fun book, BALLOONS OVER BROADWAY, also by Melissa Sweet. On that post,…

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Read Across America Day ~ 2021

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on By Hook Or By Book:
Stories never really end…even if the books like to pretend they do. Stories always go on. They don’t end on the last page, any more than they begin on the first page.…

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Quote of the day

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on M.C. Tuggle, Writer:
“Stories are among the most intimate and personal things we have. Stories touch the imagination and are deeply implanted in one’s psyche and consciousness. Without stories there can be no culture. Without stories…

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Random Acts of Kindness Day

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on By Hook Or By Book:
Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you. ~ Princess Diana ~

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Views of the Neighborhood – #LakewayStoryWalk

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on Fiction Favorites:
This week is a Storybook Walk – Valentines edition. The book on the walk is “I’d Know You Anywhere My Love” by Nancy Tillman. We will be taking the bus to the Lakeway Activities Center…

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The Crossing Guard Chronicles: Extra Credit & Life’s Little Rewards

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on S'amusing:
“Extra credit! I got extra credit!” The red-tail hawk perched on the overhead traffic signal at my school crossing post had my rapt(or) attention, so I didn’t hear the initial shouts. And the glare of…

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Snow Smiles

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Jennie

Children and teachers discovered smiles in the snow overhanging the roof.  No one knows who made it.  We were the first to play on the playground and delight in the deep new snow.  Thank you to the mystery artist and … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Music Column – The Breakfast Show – 1960s Hits Part Two – Special Guests John W. Howell and Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Over the last four weeks we have been featuring the hits in the charts of 1960-1962. We have also included some of the notable events in those years for the up and coming stars…

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Hope is not cancelled!!

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on Opher's World:
Stewart Harper put this one out! I Like it! We all need hope in these difficult times! Thanks Stewart!

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the genius of each.

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
as i worked on report cards over the last week putting together my notes gathering my thoughts sharing my stories telling their stories i was reminded that each child has…

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