Posts by Nancy Bo Flood
TLA 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?
Read MoreTiny Jumper
I hope young readers will understand the determination and perseverance that Tiny Broadwick used to make her life what she wanted it to be.
Read MoreBooks are for Sharing
Holiday time … a time we search for special presents for children and grandchildren … nothing better than a beautiful book, a gift enjoyed again and again as child and adult share memories and moments.
Read MoreLet America Be America Again
In honor of veterans of all the many wars fought to create, obtain, or defend liberty for ALL as a fundamental value of our country.
Read MoreCelebrating American Indian Heritage Month, Part II
More books that celebrate many aspects of the cultures and accomplishments of a variety of Native Americans.
Read MoreCelebrating American Indian Heritage Month, Part I
November is American Indian Heritage Month. Let us begin with a celebration of books written by or about Native Americans.
Read MoreA Future with Books
A number of Rotary Chapters in Colorado are working together to support grass-root efforts to bring books and children’s high quality magazines to kids on a regular basis through subscriptions and a Bookmobile.
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