Megan O’Brien, director of the Lyons Falls Library, invited me to read my book The …
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Author Interview at Lyons Falls Library
Megan O’Brien of the Lyons Falls Library interviewed me about the process of making The …
Read More“The Colors Danced: A Creation Tale” AVAILABLE NOW!
My first children’s book, “The Colors Danced: A Creation Tale” is available for purchase on Amazon, and locally directly through me. Check out this video for a “bookstore preview” of the inside, giving you a glimpse of the gorgeous paper-cut and watercolor illustrations.
For faraway fans that prefer author-signed copies, I OFFER AUTOGRAPHED BOOKPLATES WITH A PERSONALIZED MESSAGE, mailed to you in a regular stamped envelope. That way, you can get your book Amazon-shipped AND author-signed, by adding the bookplate inside the front cover later.
Find The Colors Danced on Amazon, or contact me from the home page for local delivery and signing!
Want to Homeschool? Start Here.
Hi! I am Lydia, and about to become a Homeschool Mom for the first (official) …
Read MoreCover Reveal for “The Colors Danced”
A few months ago, I polled my Facebook audience for their feedback about cover art …
Read MoreFamily Quality Time… Doesn’t have to go the way you planned it
My youngest son watched some Curious George while I put the baby down for her …
Read MoreFamily Quality Time With Books: King Jack and the Dragon
I learned a new word recently: “sprachgefuhl.” It was dictionary.com’s Word of the Day, and …
Read MoreFamily Quality Time With Crafts: Make Your Own Coloring Pages
Coloring appeals to almost every age. It can be intensely creative and also relaxing: two …
Read MoreIntroducing Leafprint Press
I am choosing to enter the world of books as a self-published author and illustrator. …
Read MoreWelcome! I’m Lydia
I value curiosity, excellence, growth, relationships, wonder—and the tool of story for shaping how we view and interact with the world around us. One of the best ways I know of cultivating these values is to use my writing and creative abilities for children.
Here, you will find my own writing and artwork, along with activities, tools, and resources I share with the children I hold dear.
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