Exciting News! Highlights for Children published "My Sister Snores" in February 2007.  Jessica tried earmuffs, but she still can't sleep.  See how she solves the problems of a snoring sister and a fear of the dark.

More good news! CRICKET magazine published my article "A Pirate's Life For Me" in August 2007.  Meet underwater archeologist Wendy Welsh, and read about her work conserving Blackbeard's pirate ship the Queen Anne's Revenge.

July 2007:  Explore the story behind our National Anthem in "Mary Pickersgill's Gigantic Flag."

March 2008:  Climb on board and enjoy a covered wagon ride in "A Pioneer Adventure."  This article features my dad and his reproduction prairie schooner!

April 2005:  “Helping Hearts” is the true story of how New Jersey children financed four heart surgeries for children in India.  To learn more about the charity whose motto is “kids helping kids” visit : 
http://www.heartsacrosstheocean.com

May 2008:  "Busy Bees!" The children at Somerset Hills Lutheran Church made 2000 Bible story books in two hours! The books help children who live in Papua New Guinea learn to read. For more information about the Kobon Ministry visit: the following  http://www.lutheransonline.com/kobon

March 2009:  "Kicking Cancer!" Fifty New Jersey kids used their Tae Kwon Do skills in a kickathon/ breakathon to benefit children suffering from pediatric brain tumors. To learn more visit:  http://bryansdream.org

I was invited to be the guest author at "InspirationStation Magazine for December 2005 and January 2006.  Experience Christmas magic in “As Rich And Warm As Hot Chocolate.”

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