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Becoming America's Stories

Tenement Museum Book Talk

Join me at the Tenement Museum Virtual Book Talk on YouTube Live for a Daily Bread chat on December 8th, 2020 7:00-8:00 pm EST. I will be joined in conversation by Erika Sullivan, the Tenement Museum’s Advance Sales Associate and aspiring Young Adult Librarian. Here is the lead: In 1911, Manhattan’s Lower East Side swelled with immigrants and… Continue reading Tenement Museum Book Talk

Becoming America's Stories

Another Generous Review

 Maria Antonia, writer, artist, teacher, and middle grade book reviewer shared her lovely review of Daily Bread. You can read all about it here. Thank You! Thank You!!   _________________________________________ Daily Bread is set in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, 1911. The story follows nine-year-old Lily, an American-born child of Sicilian immigrants, who wants to… Continue reading Another Generous Review

Weekend Coffee Share

A Thankful Thanksgiving Coffee Share

Good morning, Everyone.  The day has not dawned yet. I am writing in my unheated sunroom without a blanket over me. It will be a warmer than expected day here on the south shore of Long Island. I am up early to meet my sisters for a Sunday brunch at Mom’s house. I’m bringing the… Continue reading A Thankful Thanksgiving Coffee Share

Ramblings & Writing

Black Friday into Cyber Monday e-Book Sale

Get in on the Becoming America's Stories series Black Friday into Cyber Monday eBook SALE  Daily Bread"...is a  a rich, complex, and particularly American story..." A.R.Hollinbeck Buy for 99¢ on Amazon https://amzn.to/33Fp0o7 Becoming America's Food Stories"... a delicious visit to a family table..." C.S. FlahertyBuy for $1.99 on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/36cnNWH Happy Shopping and Reading Don't Forget When you received your… Continue reading Black Friday into Cyber Monday e-Book Sale

Weekend Coffee Share

Late to the Weekend Coffee Share Party

I think I have been in a daze lately. I completely missed the Weekend Coffee Share this weekend. Suddenly, it is time to plan for Thanksgiving, figure which grocery store to buy what I need or at least think I need. I am already late collecting photos for the family calendar, which are usually gathered… Continue reading Late to the Weekend Coffee Share Party