Guest Post by Rashin Kheiriyeh “Nestled in the branches of a tree, Arlo opened his book and breathed in. “Beginnings were always...

by Jacqueline Jules “El barrio is a shimmering cold hydrant spray on a hot summer day, vegetable gardens instead of lawns, and bright c...

by Mary Quattlebaum I’m delighted to welcome Karen Leggett Abouraya to Pencil Tips.   Karen is a long-time champion of children’s ...