Portrait of a Great Man. Frederick Douglass rose from slavery to become the leading African American of his day, a friend of presidents, and an advocate of the oppressed. Available at your local bookstore. Available at Chicago Review Press.

This past week several of my writer friends met together with me at my house. I think the greatest joy was to sit with friends face-to-face and chat together instead of on Facebook. We shared hugs, laughter, lunch, manuscript critiques, encouragement, inspiration, and friendship. There are 4 main reasons as writers we can benefit from Teachers Pay Teachers.

Writing According to Humphrey and Friends. Give Your Characters a Past. Market Guides According to Humphrey. Word Walls According to Humphrey. One Day in the Life of a Writer. Photo Research According to Sandman.

8220;A fascinating look at an aspect of American history that is often left out of history books. 8220;Parents, teachers, and students can pick up this book and be proud of its content. It not only teaches the mind, but also the heart of understanding. And Frederick Douglass for Kids.

Have you cheered for Wilbur who is Some Pig while reading. Have you laughed out loud while following a sweet bear from Darkest Peru through London while reading. I did when I was a child, and I still do, today! Welcome, friend, and fellow lover of books! Nancy I.

Sanders, the author of over 80 books including the award-winning picture book. And the bestseller for Scholastic Teaching Resources. 25 Read and Write Mini-Books that Teach Word Families. I have also written several books for teachers with my husband, Jeff, who teaches elementary school. We live in southern California and have two grown sons.

But can John trust him? Or does the Preacher just want all that cash for himself? Mystery on Warrior Ridge.