Skip to main content

Did You Know...

Today's Did You Know...

 (1908) At one time people would send abandoned children from back east and in the south by train to the Boise (Idaho) Children's Home. One heartbreak part of the story is that some of these children were sent to a children's jail at St. Anthony if they got into trouble - unfortunately there was no one to help them at this time period.    Hard to imagine...


Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

TELL US MORE ABOUT YOU

I was at a community author talk not too long ago for aspiring authors, when a young lady in the middle of the room raised her hand, "Would you tell us more about your background? What were the influences or experiences in your life that led to your writing?" I smiled at the request, looked down at my feet for a brief moment, and nodded my head in silence. "So many," I answered, "so very many!" I was born in a small rural community in the Pacific Northwest. Our small one-bedroom home was situated just a stone's throw from the banks of the Snake River. Being an only child, I slept in the basement next to the warm coal furnace. During our freezing winters, this was an ideal place to have bed.  It was at this time, my mother took me to the library for the very first time. I stared at the rows of books in disbelief and excitement. My very first picture book book was one about dinosaurs. This love of books would later include Mark Twain's cha
1 comment
Read more

THE BOOK OF KATI - VOLUME 1 - CHANGES

Who said turning 13 was easy? You try to create  your new look, new clothes, and then you glance in the mirror - ugh! Nothing looks right! Your arms are too long, hair too bland, and no ‘pop’ to your eyes. How can the first day of seventh grade be so complicated yet, so exciting? Will you meet new friends? Will your old friends still like you? Is this the year you have your first boyfriend? What will he look like? So many questions! CHANGES has been adopted by thousands of 5th grade teachers in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and more. Teachers are using the book series as a highly engaging read-aloud book in their classrooms, reading groups, and individually. "I personally recommend Changes to every 5th grade teacher and students ages 11-14.  Reviews by Students: "It's funny." "I loved it." "The best thing I've ever heard." "Wonderful book." "You are great writers." "Oliver
Post a Comment
Read more

THE BOOK OF KATI - VOLUME 4 - FORGOTTEN

FORGOTTEN   Over six years ago Kati's father disappeared from her family's life and then he suddenly shows up with a surprise of his own. How will Kati and her brother react? As if things weren't more complicated, Oliver may have found his first girlfriend. 5.0 out of 5 stars   Quick entertaining read Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2018 This 4th book in the Kati series didn’t disappoint. The characters are believable and true to life. I really like the way the gang comes together to solve issues for everyone. This book is a great example of the adage “it takes a village”. The issues of bullying, abandonment and single parenting are realistically portrayed in a way that make sense for middle schoolers. Anxiously awaiting the next book. I love these characters
Post a Comment
Read more