Dori Reads

Nine-year-old minds are like little sponges. They are so open to possibilities, and they aren't afraid to venture into unfamiliar territ...

No fingers or toes lost to frostbite. My ears and nose are still intact. I've eaten no pemmican, suffered no scurvy. I finally managed t...

It's been a busy week and my brain is tired, so here goes with some silly, polar poems. Please Remove Seal Jack Prelutsky PLEASE REMOV...

Today is the first year anniversary (Blogiversary?) at Teaching Authors . The six children's authors who also teach writing are April Ha...

Spring doesn't last very long in the deep South, but while it's here it's stunningly beautiful. I'm enjoying every minute of...

I had a delightful visit with students at Hannan Elementary School yesterday. With students and teachers ready for a break from testing, I h...

I'm still trying to wrap my brain around the Peary/Cook controversy. At some point research must stop and I must find a way to present t...