Shutting Things Down
by Chrysa Smith Well, shops and restaurants aren’t the only things shut down this past year. So is my creativity. With the desire for another book looming, all inspiration
by Chrysa Smith Well, shops and restaurants aren’t the only things shut down this past year. So is my creativity. With the desire for another book looming, all inspiration
The collection is about survival. It is divided into sections, with each section serving a different purpose and relevance to Kaur’s experience. The sections explore the themes of violence, abuse,
Madonna sang “We are living in a material world and I am a material girl.” That song, or rather, the melody keeps spinning in my head. I’m living in a
When I work with young children, I often experience two ends of the spectrum. There’s the one group who writes diligently, taking off on a topic. They even ask if
When Pat Achilles agreed to illustrate The Upside-Down Gardener, I was thrilled and honored. Her whimsical style was right on for the project. And while I’ve written many a post
What a wonderful breed! Not only does their non-shed coat keep your house looking great, but they’re pretty adept at swimming as well—though you wouldn’t know it from my land
It’s my favorite time of year—the time to pack up the gear and head down the shore. But even this sun worshipper knows you can only do it for so
by Chrysa Smith I know. You’ve seen them. You’ve read them. You know about my passion for all things poodle—and the posse books. But guess what? I didn’t stop there.
Growing up in a NYC apartment, gardening was not an obvious pastime. Yet my mother managed to dig up some gardening tools and take both them and me downstairs to
by Chrysa Smith It was done. A five book series of silly canine adventures. I was finished—or so I thought. These books for ages 6-9 cover the gamut; from stolen