Judy Lindquist

I have been without my sense of smell for just over 5 weeks now. That was when I passed out, hit my head, fractured my skull, and had a...

I have thought a lot about beginnings this week. I have been part of my school district’s Great Beginnings Team this week, and in that...

This past week, I had the pleasure and privilege of being part of a Summer Teacher Institute put on jointly by the Gilder Lehrman...

Bookstores are the soul of a community. Whether they are a big name chain, or a small independent shop, they are the place where people...

For the first time since February of 2020, I was back on campus at the University of Central Florida this week! Having spent the last 4...

I recently was reading about a way to help students get their creative juices flowing as writers. It is called the Writing Marathon. ...

With Summer 2021 now underway, it is clear that life is returning to pre-pandemic norms. Masks are being discarded, gatherings are being...

Goals. What a common yet powerful word. I am big on goals. Setting them. Working toward them. There are all kinds of goals. Long-term...

I often use Mentor Texts with my students when we are working on specific writing techniques or skills. Mentor Texts are pieces of...

Dear Students, As we wrap up the most unprecedented school year that any of us has ever had, I would like to take a few minutes to tell...

I have spent a great deal of time this month revising and finalizing the syllabus for the class I will be teaching at the university this...

Book Festivals are wonderful! A place for readers and writers to find each other and connect. I have had the honor of being part of more...

What a strange place we currently inhabit. The shut-downs of the past year are easing, and every day, millions of vaccine doses are being...

I am once again grateful that I am not a full-time author. I know- that seems to be in conflict with the goal of most people who want a...

I was recently involved in a virtual discussion with a group of writers. A varied group, and topics of discussion were also varied. At...

The pandemic has certainly taught us things. It has exposed the power of nature and the short comings of humans. It has shown us who we...

I love so many things about Easter. The season seems to ring in the newness and hope of spring. Flowers and sunshine. Joy and hope. One...

As the country continues to move forward with its massive vaccination push, more and more of us are now finding ourselves in the...

I was recently reading a blog by Laura Vanderkam, author of the books on time management and productivity, where she mentioned the value...

It was almost a year ago exactly that I had my last pre-pandemic school author visit. It was March 13, 2020 and I was meeting with 150-...