I'm very excited to acknowledge my dear friend Marsha Giesler on her latest award. She has recently earned the 2017 Dr. Anne W. Phillips A ward for Leadership in the Fire Service. I'm so proud of her for all of her accomplishments. If you have had the opportunity to work with her, I'm sure you know … Continue reading Join Me in Congratulating Marsha Giesler on Her Latest Award!
Rhyme Revolution 2017 Registration
Who is going to join me for Rhyme Revolution 2017? Registration is now open! Source: Rhyme Revolution 2017 Registration
Resource List for Illinois Conference Participants and Fellow Safety Advocates
I wanted to share some resources that I've found helpful in community education. If you see something that I need to add to the list, please let me know. I'll update the list from time to time. Let me know what works for you! I can't wait to here! Illinois Resource List
A Writing Contest from Alexandria LaFaye
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Blown Away as Safety Books Make Local News in Onslow County, NC
Brian Kelly, Onslow County Fire Marshal, and I started a mission two years ago to put fire helmets and safety my stories in Onslow County elementary schools and select preschools. In 2015, we visited elementary schools and select preschools and presented them with fire helmets and copies of What Should Daisy Do. Kelly hosted a … Continue reading Blown Away as Safety Books Make Local News in Onslow County, NC
The 2nd annual #50PRECIOUSWORDS Writing Challenge by Vivian Kirkfield
I'm so excited that it's time for the 2nd writing challenge I'm participating in this year. In honor of Dr. Seuss and his many contributions to children's literature, Vivian Kirkfield challenges kidlit writers to create children's stories using 50 words or less. Here's the first #50PRECIOUSWORDS story I've done. It's a re-write of a short … Continue reading The 2nd annual #50PRECIOUSWORDS Writing Challenge by Vivian Kirkfield
In Honor of Dr. Seuss – Share a Book!
Dr. Seuss inspired great story-telling and imagination with his amazing characters and nonsensical words. His books still make reading fun for all ages. In honor of his birthday this coming Thursday, let's spend this week going through our book cases and finding books that we can share, share, share! Now, I'm not telling you to … Continue reading In Honor of Dr. Seuss – Share a Book!
Seuss at the Mall & Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Yesterday, members of the Greater Cabarrus Reading Association along with Books A Million, Chick-fil-A, and members of the community hosted the annual Seuss at the Mall at the Carolina Mall in Concord, NC. When I got there at 1pm (start time), the "free book" line was down the mall. In the end, we gave away … Continue reading Seuss at the Mall & Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss
Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives
Fire safety advocates have been talking about smoke alarms for years now, but the message is just as important today as it has ever been! Structure fires burn hot and fast giving families little time to escape the dangerous heat and smoke. Nearly 5 million homes in America don't have smoke alarms and in many … Continue reading Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives
PoP Goes My Heart! 2nd Annual Pretty Much World Famous Valentiny Writing Contest
So excited to share my story for Susanna Leonard Hill's Valentine's Day Writing Contest with you. Feel free to leave a comment and let me know how I did. * 214 words or lesson * Someone has to be confused Want to enter for yourself? There's still time. Just visit Susanna Leonard Hill … Continue reading PoP Goes My Heart! 2nd Annual Pretty Much World Famous Valentiny Writing Contest
Children's Author - Maria Bostian 