Judy Lindquist

Inky Hours. I first read this term in the book Wintering by Katherine May.  She uses it to refer to the darkest hours right before dawn....

Easter is one of the few holidays in which the date we celebrate changes from year to year.  It may be early, like this year and fall...

Little Free Libraries.  Those are the little boxes that appear in neighborhoods and communities where people can drop off and pick up...

To all those who celebrate, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! “May your troubles be less and your blessings more, And nothing but happiness come...

I sat with my struggling 5th grade student. She was lamenting that her narrative had reached a point where she was totally stuck. She did...

Collaborative Writing is defined as “the process of creating a written product as a group”. It is not something I have much experience...

I will be having a milestone birthday this week. One that soundly and clearly puts me in the “senior citizen” category. While aging is a...

This week I had two more School Author Visits. That is six so far this year, with three more scheduled later in the spring. Even with a...

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...