WELCOME
TO MY VIRTUAL HOME
I'm
pleased you've found your way to my website.
Come on in and poke around!
You'll find out lots of stuff about me, my books,
and the cat who inspired me to look, leap and learn
in my journey as a writer for children.
Cheers,
Barbara Jean Hicks
Still a kid at heart.
NEWS
° Blog
Interviews:
Deep Space Sparkle /
Little One Books
/
What Book Is That?
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Summit Series for Families
° Guest Blog Posts
In Panning for Gold,
Tales from the Rushmore Kid
The Artist's Way,
Julia Cameron
School Visits: Meeting Speaking and Listening Standards
Peter Jacobi & The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
School Visits: Addressing Content and Theme
One Writer's Beginnings,
Eudora Welty
Panning for Gold
In Getting Your Little One Ready To Read,
Little One Books
Blog
Create a
Reading Nook
Set Up a
Home Library
° Upcoming Workshop
Writing for Little Eyes and Little Ears
for the
Highlights Foundation in Honesdale,
Pennsylvania, September 2012. Learn to write books for early learners that beg
to be read aloud and have kids pleading, “Read it again!” Applications available at the
Highlights Foundation website.
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Young Author Programs:
Visit my sister website,
Class Act Creative, to find out how your
school or district can produce a book of student art and writing like the one
featured here:
Be
Wize, Give Love:
Kids' Advice on Living Like You
Mean It
Compiled by Barbara Jean Hicks
The world would be a better place if everyone
followed the advice of these savvy 4th graders.
A perfect gift for parents and teachers!
Click here for a radio interview about the
genesis of Be Wize, Give Love.
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THINGS TO DO, PLACES TO GO,
PEOPLE TO SEE
WHERE TO FIND ME
FALL/WINTER 2011
THURSDAY DECEMBER 8
Reading/Book Signing
Book Fair: Arroyo Verde Elementary School, Highland, CA
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
27460 Lugonia Ave.
Redlands, CA 92374
Contact: Laurie
Aldern, Community Relations Manager
FRIDAY DECEMBER 9
Reading/Book Signing
Book Fair: Montessori School, Redlands, CA
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
27460 Lugonia Ave.
Redlands, CA 92374
Contact: Laurie
Aldern, Community Relations Manager
For a complete schedule, visit my
EVENTS page.
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KIDS:
Need to write a report about an author?
PARENTS:
Looking for fun activities for the kids?
TEACHERS:
Interested in tie-ins for the classroom?
FANS:
Wondering how a cat became my muse?
FRIENDS:
Want to know when I'm going to be in town?
Click on the questions for answers and information.
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