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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....
Amy LaMae
Apr 12, 20223 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Jan 24, 20224 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Dec 30, 20214 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Dec 7, 20212 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Nov 6, 20212 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Jul 5, 20212 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Jun 12, 20213 min read
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....
Amy LaMae
May 18, 20212 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
May 8, 20212 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Apr 12, 20213 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Apr 6, 20212 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Mar 3, 20212 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Dec 26, 20203 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Dec 23, 20202 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Dec 23, 20202 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Dec 9, 20202 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Jun 9, 20202 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
May 20, 20202 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
May 4, 20205 min read
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...
Amy LaMae
Apr 14, 20203 min read
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