Today I visited the MAGIC TREE HOUSE camp at my favorite indie, Little Shop of Stories, for an activity related to ancient Egypt. Krista read to them from Mummies in the Morning as I set up and then it was my turn. Only I hadn't expected the children to be so young. Oh-oh. Anubis Speaks: A Guide to the Afterworld by the Egyptian God of the Dead is perfect for … [Read more...] about Weighing Hearts–Just Like Anubis!
Mythology
They’re Back! Friday Funnies–Ancient Style
In honor of the release of Curses and Smoke: A Novel of Pompeii, I'm going with a volcano/Pompeii theme. Enjoy! … [Read more...] about They’re Back! Friday Funnies–Ancient Style
A Cover for Hades Speaks!
Illustrator J.E. Larson has outdone himself, for real! I wish you could see the "foil" effect on the eyes. So. Delightfully. Creepy. This book, I think, really hits the sweet spot for kids ages 9-12 interested in mythology. Hades Speaks! A Guide to the Underworld by the Greek God of the Dead (Boyds Mills Press) releases this October--just in time for Halloween! Many of you … [Read more...] about A Cover for Hades Speaks!
A Black Odyssey
CirceI want every single person everywhere to come to the Michael C. Carlos Museum and check out the show, Romare Bearden: A Black Odyssey. Why?Because It. Is. Breathtaking. Seriously, you guys. The colors. The juxtapositions. The energy. The vibrant reimaginings--it's all there.Odysseus and the Sirens.There is something extraordinary and magical about the fusion of this … [Read more...] about A Black Odyssey
The Zany Genius of Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes
Available now. Go. Read it!My teenage daughter happened to walk by as I opened the package containing this book. One look and she ripped it out of my hands, exclaiming, "OMG, this is awesome!""I know," I said. "The publisher sent it to me so that I can review it." But she wasn't paying any attention to me. She had whipped out her phone and was sending the image of the … [Read more...] about The Zany Genius of Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes
