Teaching Kids to Write a Story
Tools for teaching kids to write a story. Writing stories can be hard, especially when it is an assignment and nothing comes. Students...
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Please visit often for book reviews, authors and moments shared about the love of reading and writing. Create. Read. Write. Enjoy. Repeat.
Amy LaMae
- Apr 12
- 3 min
2023 Writing and Art Contest for Kids
WE ARE RUNNING FOR READING! Welcome to the 4th annual Beverly Cleary literacy and family celebration! The writing and art contest opens...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 3
- 1 min
Spring Fling Writing Contest!
This is my first year entering the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest hosted by Kaitlyn Sanchez and Ciara O'Neal. In short, it is a 150 word...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 24, 2022
- 1 min
Children's Nativity Scenes
The messages of the manger bring peace and awe. I just love a childlike nativity made from precious little hands. My children made these...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 17, 2022
- 1 min
Gingerbread Contest Fun!
It's not too late to to create a gingerbread holiday treat and tradition! Here's a fun family activity. I found this fun activity...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 12, 2022
- 4 min
Holiday Story Contest
Tis the season for Susana Leonard Hill's Holiday Contest! It began right before Thanksgiving. Every time I enter her contests, I am...
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Amy LaMae
- Nov 30, 2022
- 2 min
Advent Craft for Children Part:1
Advent began this weekend, a time for hope and a time to wait. In Sunday School this week, we started an extended craft to share the...
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Amy LaMae
- Nov 16, 2022
- 1 min
Teatime in Portland
I fancied a new favorite place for tea! Doja Tearoom in Tualatin. It was a little difficult to find on the first time but well worth the...
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Amy LaMae
- Jul 25, 2022
- 4 min
Beau's New Home
Hello. I am so excited to share about my backyard happy ending. Beau has a new home! Raising a bummer lamb from four days old in my...
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Amy LaMae
- May 19, 2022
- 3 min
A Walk With Beverly Cleary!
Writing a story is like taking a walk with your imagination. Come take a walk with us in Yamhill! This year we established a new space in...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 12, 2022
- 3 min
Beverly Cleary Kid's Writing Contest 2022!
This year we are going to celebrate Beverly Cleary’s character "Ribsy" by renovating and making improvements to a dog park in Yamhill....
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Amy LaMae
- Feb 18, 2022
- 2 min
Dove Letters: #Valentiny Contest!
The February love month has come again, and so has the Susanna Hill's Valentiny Contest, where story writers have a week to write a story...
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Amy LaMae
- Jan 24, 2022
- 4 min
National Handwriting Day!
Since National Handwriting Day lands on a Sunday this year, January 23rd, I believe it is a great opportunity to share about handwriting...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 30, 2021
- 4 min
A British Cardboard Baking Show Challenge!
“Let’s Bake People!” Middle School, High School or Homeschool Art lesson: For The British Baking Show enthusiasts who want to enjoy the...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 7, 2021
- 2 min
Teatime Sentiments
I just love tea! One of my favorite things is to have tea with friends and children. A long time ago, before I had my own children, I...
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Amy LaMae
- Nov 6, 2021
- 2 min
Wreath Making to Writing
I actually never thought that being a wreath maker would lead to supporting my writing or last seventeen years! I had no idea that my one...
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Amy LaMae
- Jul 5, 2021
- 2 min
Savor the Summer Reading
What to eat or read on a hot summer's day? One of my favorite food memories was actually hearing Julia Child audio tapes while in the...
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Amy LaMae
- Jun 12, 2021
- 3 min
Summer Literary Field Trip!
Looking for something to do this summer that is fun, local, educational? You are invited by the Yamhill Downtown Association to take a...
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Amy LaMae
- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
A Walk With Beverly: Opening Day!
The day is done! The Yamhill Downtown Association is excited to share this great opportunity with everyone this spring and summer....
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Amy LaMae
- May 8, 2021
- 2 min
A Walk With Beverly!
GRAND OPENING FOR: A WALK WITH BEVERLY! Hey kids! And kids at heart! Bring your family! Bring your friends! Bring your classmates! Bring...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 12, 2021
- 3 min
Story and Art Contest 2021!
Yamhill Downtown Association's Beverly Cleary Art and Writing Contest 2021! This year we are deeply saddened by the loss of Beverly...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 6, 2021
- 2 min
Inspire Hope Through Literacy and Community
The news of Beverly Cleary’s passing deeply saddens all who loved her books, but Yamhill continues to promote her legacy and contribution...
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Amy LaMae
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
Forever Waves Are True
It's another contest! #50PreciousWords ! I am in such a great warm group of uplifting writers on Twitter. They share when the next fun...
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Amy LaMae
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
Miss Hedgehog's Valentine Mission
Thanks to #SusanLeonardHill and her picture book pushing promotions, I have another story to share. I also have to thank two more writer...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 27, 2020
- 3 min
It's a Wonderful Light!
12.26.2020 Light. If Light could talk, what would it say? What would it speak about your life? We just watched “It’s a Wonderful Life” on...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 23, 2020
- 2 min
Happy Narwhalidays!
My kids have always enjoyed the fun brought by a good holiday book. Even though they are all older, I bring out our beloved Christmas and...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 23, 2020
- 2 min
New Artist 12 Days of Christmas!
It is so wonderful to meet artists and writers in your own town. Especially ones with big dreams and hours upon hours of dedication for...
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Amy LaMae
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
Holiday Helper Contest
I love a good contest! I just found out about this wonderful contest from my new twitter friends last night! Susanna Hill's 10th Annual...
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Amy LaMae
- Jun 9, 2020
- 2 min
Beautiful Book!Middle Grade
The Line Tender This book tackles big, unanswerable questions of life with beauty and sincerity. And the most delightful part of this...
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Amy LaMae
- May 21, 2020
- 2 min
Writing and Illustrating Class
Of course I am just a writer but I do love art! One of my favorites to teach is art to as many kids as I can. When I can integrate a good...
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Amy LaMae
- May 4, 2020
- 5 min
Children's Book Academy: Interview
I am enchanted and I have only had a phone call. Dr. Mira Reisberg is just delightful. So, fill your cup with tea and join us! Mira is a...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 14, 2020
- 3 min
Art and Story Contest with Beverly Cleary
ART AND STORY CONTESTS This year Yamhill Downtown Association had plans to partner with the McMinnville Public Library to have the...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 13, 2020
- 3 min
Bridging Community Through Literacy
2nd Annual Beverly Cleary Birthday Community Celebration!! Welcome to the second annual Beverly Cleary Celebration in Yamhill! Our theme...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 13, 2020
- 3 min
Picture Book Illustrator: Interview
Illustrator, David Hohn It's a privilege to share with you a great opportunity to meet this illustrator, David Hohn (@david_hohn). He is...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 13, 2020
- 3 min
Author Interview: Vicki Conrad
Vicki Conrad Author of Just Like Beverly Published by Sasquatch Books We were so excited this new author was coming to our Beverly Cleary...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 13, 2020
- 2 min
Just Like Beverly: Biography Beverly Cleary
Happy Birthday to Beverly Cleary! April 12th she turned 104! If you are looking for just a delightful read about the acclaimed...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 7, 2020
- 1 min
Holy Week Craft: Easter Praise Garden Pot!
Here is a Holy Week craft I taught for Sunday school a few years back. Many of the supplies are easy to find. What you will need is: a...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 6, 2020
- 2 min
Faith Books at Easter
These are some great books to add to an Easter basket. I have all boys and they are in their teens now. They have liked the sports...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 1, 2020
- 3 min
YA: The Black Plague:Religion & History
This is the book I read last year for Lent, the forty days before Easter. When Lightning Struck! by Danika Cooley. Martin Luther, an...
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Amy LaMae
- Mar 30, 2020
- 1 min
Great Kid's Movie: Hardship and fun!
Kit Kittredge: is an awesome American girl movie that is about the depression era where there is a mystery and hardship with a young girl...
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Amy LaMae
- Mar 8, 2020
- 2 min
I Still Believe: Movie Review
I Still Believe – A love story with Jeremy Camp If love seems uncertain, and you give it everything, how will God write the ending? After...
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Amy LaMae
- Mar 8, 2020
- 2 min
Writing Inspiration
Absolutely love this quote and bulletin board! I found myself subbing in a writer's classroom. I believe this is an original bulletin...
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Amy LaMae
- Jan 24, 2020
- 1 min
A book choice for National Cursive Day!
I am so excited about these two books! I just met this author this past weekend at a writers event in Portland. These two books are...
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Amy LaMae
- Aug 10, 2019
- 2 min
Cosmic Chaos!
This is a great book about finding family. I was lucky enough to be in her writing group. My kids and I couldn’t wait for the next...
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Amy LaMae
- Aug 10, 2019
- 1 min
Great Earth Day Picture Book
This lovely summer picture book by Liz Garton Scanlon and illustrated by Marla Frazee is one to share often. It is a Caldecott Honor of...
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Amy LaMae
- Aug 9, 2019
- 1 min
Everyone Loves Pie!
Super fun book! and PIE recipes! Sara Weeks gains everyone's interest with this book. She incorporates every kind of pie to reach all...
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Amy LaMae
- Jul 2, 2019
- 2 min
Kenny and the Dragon
My boys absolutely loved this book! Such a defense for sticking up for friends and people you believe in. A timeless treasure mirrored...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 29, 2019
- 1 min
The Music of Dolphins
The Music of Dolphins is a wonderful read that communicates the life of dolphin to an upright world. As this young girl who was raised by...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 24, 2019
- 1 min
The Mother Daughter Bookclub
When is not a girls life filled with drama? Even when a girl doesn't want drama, it is there. Mainly it’s on the sidelines of life...
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Amy LaMae
- Apr 24, 2019
- 1 min
Pickle Impossible
The author is Eli Stutz. I found this book title on a book list and thought it looked great for an adventure set in France for middle...
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