No App To Replace Your Lap
Gratitude is the Best Attitude
50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration Canceled Due to COVID - 19
As Butch and I were busy planning our wedding fifty years ago, we never took into consideration that the world would be suffering a pandemic of Coronavirus when it came time to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Who Knew? Right?
Our party on March 21st has been canceled. It has been fun in the planning – going through old pictures and old memories – putting together a slide show for your viewing enjoyment – never to be seen. Oh well !?!?!?
So instead of celebrating with all you on Saturday as planned, we will be sitting home on the couch watching nothing on TV and eating macaroni and cheese. Send happy celebratory thoughts our way and envision the fun we could be having together.
Jeannie Ann’s Grandma Has Breast Cancer Trailer
By Diane Davies
Illustrated by CA Nobens
Jeannie Ann’s Grandma Has Breast Cancer
By Diane Davies
Illustrated by CA Nobens
Help a Writer Out
Award winning author and teacher Shannon Anderson shares “Help A Writer Out” with Diane Davies on 2nd Tuesday with Kiddie Lit Market. Shannon’s presentation is a treasure trove of ideas for writing and getting published. Numerous resources are shared including what volunteering has done for Shannon, how to sharpen your website, school visits for children’s authors and much more. Creativity abounds in Shannon’s presentation through her message and her shared screen. Don’t miss a minute of Shannon’s outstanding contribution to writers everywhere. This quote from Maya Angelou, “When you get, give. When you learn, teach.”, is Shannon’s mission in her life and in this presentation.
Award winning author and teacher Shannon Anderson shares “Help A Writer Out” with Diane Davies on 2nd Tuesday with Kiddie Lit Market. Shannon’s presentation is a treasure trove of ideas for writing and getting published. Numerous resources are shared including what volunteering has done for Shannon, how to sharpen your website, school visits for children’s authors and much more. Creativity abounds in Shannon’s presentation through her message and her shared screen. Don’t miss a minute of Shannon’s outstanding contribution to writers everywhere. This quote from Maya Angelou, “When you get, give. When you learn, teach.”, is Shannon’s mission in her life and in this presentation.
0:00 Introduction
1:05 Help a writer out
1:24 Bravery and vulnerability
2:02 Writers support each other
2:41 You can have everything
3:12 Helping others helps
6:34 Helping out a professor
7:08 Applying for grants
7:51 Learning about writing
8:37 Deed Diary
10:52 Volunteering
12:30 Coasting Casey
12:50 Growth Mindset
13:30 Indiana State Literacy Board
15:20 Social and emotional resources
16:02 Teaching kids about writing
17:02 Going viral
17:33 Helping writers
18:11 Picture Book Boot Camp for adults
20:05 What do you want…how do you get there?
20:38 Proven resources
21:34 More resources
22:14 More resources
22:52 More resources
22:35 More resources
25:26 Help other authors
28:12 Ask for help
29:41 Quote for success
30:22 Connect with Shannon
31:59 Thank you Shannon and wrap up
Visit Shannon, https://www.shannonisteaching.com
Meet Nancy and Gordon Fredrickson
Farm poets and American farm heritage authors Gordon and Nancy Fredrickson of Lonsdale, Minnesota join Kiddie Lit Market’s Diane Davies for this interview. To tell stories that preserve, promote and encourage agricultural literacy is the Fredrickson’s mission. Their stories for children are about farm kids told by farm kids. These same stories for adults are a nostalgic trip into yesterday. Listen and learn as Gordon recounts with us his life, his love and his and Nancy’s many books.
Farm poets and American farm heritage authors Gordon and Nancy Fredrickson of Lonsdale, Minnesota join Kiddie Lit Market’s Diane Davies for this interview. To tell stories that preserve, promote and encourage agricultural literacy is the Fredrickson’s mission. Their stories for children are about farm kids told by farm kids. These same stories for adults are a nostalgic trip into yesterday. Listen and learn as Gordon recounts with us his life, his love and his and Nancy’s many books.
0:00 Introduction
1:56 Who are Nancy and Gordon
3:16 Lunch is served
3:46 Where was your farm?
4:08 No vacations
4:24 Children and chores
5:10 Be kind
5:28 Country school
7:19 Time off
7:40 Read to your dog and kitty
7:55 When did you start writing?
9:05 The small farmer
9:49 Gordon’s first book
10:40 Holiday books
10:50 School program
11:15 Nancy co-writer and photographer
11:50 A Farm Country Haying
12:21 Why write
12:35 A tribute to Gordon’s parents
13:28 Where do people buy your books
14:48 School visits
15:51 I feel rich
16:13 Getting recognized in public
17:11 What advice might you give inspiring authors?
18:09 Interesting quote
18:48 Novels, poetry, and Nancy’s memoir
19:35 Poetry for farmers
Learn more about Nancy and Gordon: https://www.gordonfredrickson.com.
Learn about Kiddie Lit Market, https://www.kiddielitmarket.com.
Meet Lisa Gammon Olson
Meet Lisa Gammon Olson in her Kiddie Lit Market interview with Diane Davies. Lisa makes her home in Wisconsin with her husband Bruce. They have three adult sons. She is the secretary at the Coon Valley Elementary School—a job she adores! At a young age, Lisa tells us that “Dick and Jane” helped to launch her writing career. Her children’s books are a little look into history adding faces and personalities to each historic event making them more memorable and interesting. Preserving our planet and populating it with human beings who are Respectful, Responsible and Kind is Lisa’s mission in her life, her work and in her books.
Meet Lisa Gammon Olson in her Kiddie Lit Market interview with Diane Davies. Lisa makes her home in Wisconsin with her husband Bruce. They have three adult sons. She is the secretary at the Coon Valley Elementary School—a job she adores! At a young age, Lisa tells us that “Dick and Jane” helped to launch her writing career. Her children’s books are a little look into history adding faces and personalities to each historic event making them more memorable and interesting. Preserving our planet and populating it with human beings who are Respectful, Responsible and Kind is Lisa’s mission in her life, her work and in her books.
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Lisa is from Wisconsin
2:10 When did you begin your writing career?
2:19 Dick & Jane
3:29 The Hobbit
5:39 School masks
6:33 Tell us about your books
6:40 Dust Flowers
7:29 Working with family
8:45 Sewing The Magic In
10:08 The Cheese Song
11:25 Remembering Green
12:58 And the Trees Began to Move
13:34 Fig Newton Summer
16:35 Author Visits
17:23 Advice for a new author
18:29 Beverly Cleary
19:16 Knowing the ending
19:35 POV
20:23 Nora and Molly
Buy Lisa's books, https://LisaGammonOlson.com
Learn more about Kiddie Lit Market, https://www.KiddieLitMarket.com
Meet Mary Bleckwehl
Mary Bleckwehl’s website opens with this statement: “Inspiring children one word at a time.” She talks about how her teaching and writing SPARKS creativity in her students of all ages. You will witness this spark in Mary’s interview with Kiddie Lit Market’s Diane Davies. She talks about growing up on a large Iowa farm with her large family – each with their own chores to keep the farm running. Mary describes her writing career, her children’s books, and her advice on becoming an author. She published her first book in 2011 and as they say, “the rest is history!” As a writer and educator, Mary’s love of life and her career are infectious, fun and inspiring!
Mary Bleckwehl’s website opens with this statement: “Inspiring children one word at a time.” She talks about how her teaching and writing SPARKS creativity in her students of all ages. You will witness this spark in Mary’s interview with Kiddie Lit Market’s Diane Davies. She talks about growing up on a large Iowa farm with her large family – each with their own chores to keep the farm running. Mary describes her writing career, her children’s books, and her advice on becoming an author. She published her first book in 2011 and as they say, “the rest is history!” As a writer and educator, Mary’s love of life and her career are infectious, fun and inspiring!
0:00 Intro
1:23 Can you tell us about Mary
3:14 Journalism
4:35 Teaching
5:28 Birth of a writing career
7:00 Motivation
8:41 Kid’s books
9:24 Picture books are for all ages
10:27 Tell us about your books
10:29 Henry! You’re Late AGAIN!
11:56 Henry! You’re Hungry AGAIN!
13:08 Claire’s Hair
13:58 The Birthday Cookbook
14:39 Debut Middle Grade Novel
15:35 Where can we buy your books?
16:18 The education market
17:15 How can I be an author?
17:52 Reading to write
18:30 Journal
19:22 Welcome feedback
21:23 Be kind
Buy Mary's books, https://MaryBleckwehl.com
Learn more about Kiddie Lit Market, https://www.KiddieLitMarket.com
Meet Shannon Anderson
Diane Davies of Kiddie Lit Market interviews children’s author Shannon Anderson ShannonIsTeaching.com. Shannon is an awarding-winning teacher and author with over a dozen books published. She is a highly sought keynote speaker, teaching coach and a mentor for getting books published. Shannon’s enthusiasm for living, writing and sharing clearly spill over into this amazing interview. Indiana is home for Shannon and her husband and two daughters.
Diane Davies of Kiddie Lit Market interviews children’s author Shannon Anderson ShannonIsTeaching.com. Shannon is an awarding-winning teacher and author with over a dozen books published. She is a highly sought keynote speaker, teaching coach and a mentor for getting books published. Shannon’s enthusiasm for living, writing and sharing clearly spill over into this amazing interview. Indiana is home for Shannon and her husband and two daughters.
0:00 Introductions
1:04 Who is Shannon Anderson
2:55 Focus on Growth Mindset
3:18 When did your writing career begin?
4:46 Career goals
7:22 Good deed a day
8:22 My first book
9:42 Why do you write
10:53 Read aloud time
11:36 Tell us about your children’s books
11:57 Y is for Yet
12:23 Mindset Power
13:20 Work for hire
13:40 The Story of Benjamin Franklin
14:43 Penelope Perfect
14:48 Coasting Casey
15:20 Monster & Dragon Write Poems
16:20 A Deed a Day
16:40 Too Shy to Say Hi
16:52 Kids and anxiety
17:45 Inspiring Story
19:20 How can I be an author
22:43 Where to buy Shannon’s books
23:22 Response to pandemic
23:32 ShannonIsTeaching.com
24:26 Help a writer out
25:20 The Kiddie Lit Community
Learn more about Shannon: ShannonIsTeaching.com
Author Diane Davies reads to Kennedy Elementary students
Diane Davies reads to elementary students at Kennedy Elementary School in Hastings, Minnesota.
Diane Davies reads from her book, Life in the Neck, to 4th grade elementary students at Kennedy Elementary School in Hastings, Minnesota.
Diane’s new award-winning book, Jeannie Ann’s Grandma Has Breast Cancer, is available online.
Special thanks to: Karen Arnold, Beth Ann Kerber, and Kyle Latch.
Jeannie Ann's Grandma Has Breast Cancer
Regina Hospital plays host to local author Diane Davies and her book launch for Jeannie Ann’s Grandma Has Breast Cancer.
Hastings author, Diane Davies, reads from her latest children’s book, Jeannie Ann’s Grandma Has Breast Cancer at Regina Hospital in Hastings, Minnesota.
Diane Davies, Reads Her Children's Book, "Life in the Neck" at SC Toys
Diane reads at children’s toy store, SC Toys, in historic downtown Hastings, Minnesota.