Judy Lindquist

It has been a tough week at my elementary school this week. Early Monday morning, our principal asked the entire staff to gather in the...

This week we had our first meeting of this year’s Battle of the Books Team.  In Battle of the Books, teams of students compete against...

Last week was Literacy Week, so many schools, libraries, and communities hosted events designed to highlight the importance and joy of...

Yesterday I presented at the Annual Sources Conference at the University of Central Florida. This is a conference devoted entirely to...

As you would imagine, this first week back at school has involved lots of planning and looking ahead. Not just for me as I plan for the...

I have had lessons in humility these last several weeks. Understanding that I cannot do it alone, is a big step for me.  And right behind...

It is that time of year! Everyone is ready to start off the New Year with renewed energy and optimism. It does seem to be the perfect...

Wishing everyone who celebrates a very Merry Christmas.

They happen every day.  So often, in fact, that we often miss them. Medical progress, procedures, medications, and interventions that...

I was having a conversation with my 1st & 2nd grade students this past week.  I let them know that there would be no Gifted Class for the...

This week I had my first School Author Visits of this school year. I took a personal day from my “real-job” and scheduled one visit in...

As usual, this past Friday, I spent the entire day decorating for Christmas. It is my traditional, day-after-Thanksgiving routine and...

There is definitely a shift underway. Stores and retail establishments have always put out their Christmas inventory in early fall. Some...

Like most Americans, I have always celebrated Veterans Day. However, this year, my awareness of, and appreciation for veterans, has...

Last month I had the honor of one of my yet-to-be-published manuscripts winning big in the 2023 Royal Palm Literary Awards Competition....

This is the second year our elementary school has had a Student Writing Club. Every Tuesday after school, we have 43- 4th and 5th...

Last night my husband and I attended the Royal Palm Literary Awards Banquet. An annual state-wide gathering of writers and other...

Yesterday I had the pleasure of being a presenter at the Florida Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference. I presented a session...

Time saving. What an interesting concept. Time is not like money that you can save and store until you need it. It ticks away at the...

Banned Books Week starts today! This is a week designed to raise awareness of censorship and to celebrate the freedom to read. First...