Writer’s Block: Junior Editon
Posted by Danielle Bean in Just me on Wednesday, July 16, 2008
“You know the problem with being an author?” Ambrose mused from the backseat of the car yesterday afternoon.
I absolutely do, I wanted to tell him. I know many of the problems with being an author. The pay, the hours, the never having the right idea when you need it but then having exactly the right idea immediately after you hit “send” or in the middle of the night or while you are driving down... READ MORE
‘The Pope and Me’ writing contest!
Posted by Danielle Bean in Features on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Rules:
Schools must select essays and send only the top five.
Families may submit one essay per child in each age category.
Details:
1. There will be two age categories: (a) 3rd - 5th grade (b) 6th - 8th grade
2. Essays should be 500 words or less.
3. Please submit typed essays only.
4. Please submit completed application forms with essays.
The essay subject is: What Does the Pope Expect From Young... READ MORE
Writing Contest for Kids
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Attention parents and teachers!
Last year’s first annual Faith & Family writer’s contest for kids was such a smashing success that we are doing it again. This year’s essay topic is What Does the Pope Expect From Young People in America Today?
Have your students or children answer in 500 words or less and they just might win $250! You can enter by snail mail or email. Go here to read all the rules and download an application form.... READ MORE
Angry Online
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Monday, August 25, 2008
Anyone who participates in or reads online discussions will find this recent article very helpful.
I’ve seen my fair share of internet discussion explosions, and I have often wondered what merit there can be in having “discussions” or “debates” that so quickly get heated, ugly, and personal—even on Catholic sites.
Too often we lose sight of the fact that there are real people behind our computer... READ MORE
2008 Writing Contest
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Reminder to all teachers, students, and parents—the 2008 Faith & Family Writing Contest is now underway! Kids in grades 3-8 are eligible to enter.
This year’s essay topic is: “What does the pope expect from young people in America today?”
See here for entry instructions and other details.
Last year’s essay topic was: “Caught Being Good.”
Third grader Matthew Sweer of Conway, Arkansas won first... READ MORE
Writing Contest Reminder
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Friday, September 05, 2008
Reminder to all teachers, students, and parents—the 2008 Faith & Family Writing Contest is now underway! Kids in grades 3-8 are eligible to enter.
This year’s essay topic is: “What does the pope expect from young people in America today?”
See here for entry instructions and other details.
Last year’s essay topic was: “Caught Being Good.”
Eighth grader Megan Simms of Washougal, Washington won... READ MORE
In Honor of Mary
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Faith on Saturday, September 06, 2008
In honor of the upcoming Marian feast day, the editors of the wonderful Behold Your Mother blog are seeking your participation:
What are some of your favorite Marian recipes? If Mary was coming to dinner, what would you make?
What do you give a mother who has everything? What will your gift to Mary be this year?
In reflecting on “another year older,” how does the Blessed Mother serve as a guide, role model, and mentor to you?
Submit by 10 PM EST on September 10, using the online form or by emailing at peerybingle [at] gmail [dot] com.
The Long Awaited Brisingr
Posted by Danielle Bean in Reviews on Wednesday, September 17, 2008
There are less than three days remaining before the release of Brisingr
But if your kids are anything like mine, you don’t need me to tell you that. You have probably already pre-ordered your copy and are eagerly awaiting its arrival. Perhaps you have already located a Brinsingr release party near you... READ MORE
All a-Twitter
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Monday, October 06, 2008
When I first started blogging a little over four years ago, few people even knew what a blog was.
These days, few people don’t know what a blog is. Big-name bloggers are interviewed as experts on national news networks and everyday moms exchange URLs at the playground.
For those who don’t read or write blogs, there’s Facebook, Twitter, Plurk, and good ole Google.
Online social networking and... READ MORE
One More Week
Posted by Danielle Bean in News on Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Reminder to all teachers, students, and parents—there is only one week left to enter the 2008 Faith & Family Writing Contest!
Kids in grades 3-8 are eligible to enter. The entry deadline is October 15, 2008 and this year’s essay topic is: “What does the pope expect from young people in America today?”
Don’t miss your chance! See here for entry instructions and other details.
... READ MORE
RSS Feeds
