Carmela A. Martino

If you'd like a glimpse into how I spend my time, read my blog post today at www.TeachingAuthors.com. (You can access it directly using the link in the right-hand sidebar.) My fellow TA bloggers will be discussing the issue as well. If you have any tips, please stop by and share.

I've decided to create an email newsletter. If you would like to receive periodic updates regarding my classes, publishing news, and school visits, sign up for the newsletter in the right sidebar of my "News" page.

Also, don't forget to read my latest post at TeachingAuthors post at http://www.teachingauthors.com/2009/06/summertime-reading-for-pleasure-posted.html

I have a busy week! This Wednesday and Thursday, I have the honor of being a visiting author in the Joliet, Illinois School District, as part of their "Reading Week" Celebration. I'll be speaking to groups of students in grades K-2 and 3-5 at four different schools. Should be fun!

Then on Saturday, May 16, I'll be teaching "Turning Life into Fiction," a new all-day workshop for adults at the Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook, IL. If you'd like to attend, there are still a few seats left. For registration information, see the Programs page of this website.  Read More 

In honor of Children's Book Week, I have posted some thoughts on "reading as a writer" at www.TeachingAuthors.com. You can read my comments at http://www.teachingauthors.com/2009/05/childrens-book-week-reading-as-writer.html .