by Phil | Aug 18, 2015 | Ideas
Today is a circle-the-calendar day, one of those days where you put multiple stars across the top of your journal entry. I can safely say that today is one of the biggest days of my writing life. It’s the book birthday of A WHOLE NEW BALLGAME. But it’s...
by Phil | Aug 12, 2015 | Ideas
(This is the second in a series of blogs for my new middle grade novel, A Whole New Ballgame, the first book in the Rip and Red series.) Ninth period of junior high. Staring at the clock. The interminable wait for the minute hand to sweep past the eleven and...
by Phil | Jul 30, 2015 | Ideas
(This is the first in a series of blogs for my new middle grade novel, A Whole New Ballgame, the first book in the Rip and Red series.) What’s in a name? I met Lindsay at a school visit about eight or nine years ago. She was the librarian at Cactus Ranch...
by Phil | Jul 23, 2015 | Books, Education, Ideas
Sometimes you realize you’re part of something special as it was happening. This was one of those instances. If you have three minutes, please take the time to check out A Guest Post by Teacher-Librarian Jennifer Lucas over on Mr. Schu’s Watch. Connect....
by Phil | Jul 14, 2015 | Ideas
I’m not very good at keeping secrets…especially secrets as big as this one! Finally, I’m able to announce my new picture book coming next spring. It’s called, “Derek Jeter Presents: Night at the Stadium.” Here’s what...
by Phil | Jul 7, 2015 | Ideas
Every summer Kate Messner hosts her impressive Teachers Write, a free virtual summer writing camp for teachers and librarians. The summer camp kicked off yesterday, but it’s not too late to join. If you’re looking for a no-pressure, fun way to jump start...
