Posts by Nancy Bo Flood
We Miss You, George Floyd
This picture-book tribute to George Floyd is eloquent and powerful in its simplicity. The words flow like a song.
Read MoreSocial and Emotional Books
More good books are coming out that address the important issue of social-emotional problems facing kids today.
Read MoreThe Labors of Hercules Beal
With even more than his usual artistry, Gary D. Schmidt has written a book that is funny and sad and hopeful. There are gut-wrenching, heart-stopping scenes that will find you gasping, rushing to turn the page, and yet closely savoring each word and phrase.
Read MoreDouble Bubble Gum Trouble
Time for running across the lawn under the sprinkler. Riding a bike to the neighborhood park and meeting up with friends. Swinging ever so high, almost up to the sky, and Bubble Gum time!
Read MoreWelcome to the Wonder House
Treat yourself to Welcome to the Wonder House, winner of the Lee Bennett Hopkins Award. It will win your heart. Read my recommendation …
Read MoreAmerican Indian Youth Book Awards
Excellent new literature written and illustrated by Native authors and artists is blooming. I am excited to share a few recently published books recognized with the prestigious American Indian Youth Literature Award.
Read MoreTLA Panel
I’m heading to Texas wearing a couple of hats: psychologist and author of books that address aspects of mental illness.
Read MoreGifts to Bring Back from the Seashore
Sharing a poem I wrote, “Gifts to Bring Back from the Seashore,” inspired by a writing retreat in Chacala, Mexico …
Read MoreThe Rights of Children
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, recommended books and resources.
Read MoreBreaking the Silence, Saving a Life
Books can be a safe way to break the silence surrounding mental illness and save a life.
Read MoreThree Quiet Books
Once in a while a book comes along that quietly is a WOW, a yes, a pleasure to read and share with a child.
Read MoreProgress Report
Rotarians worked with two “grassroots” Navajo nonprofits, Read at Home and Chinle Planting Hope, to support lifelong literacy and community development.
Read MoreSkating Champions of the World: Roller Derby Cousins
Cousins, we were the champion roller-derby skaters of Grandma’s basement …
Read MoreCrayon Boy
We called him Crayon Boy. On the playground, away from teachers, we made fun of him while waiting for our turn to jump rope. I could tell he could hear us.
Read MoreFor my sister, my mother, my readers
Often I am asked, of all the books I’ve written, which one is my favorite?
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