Tag Archives: reading

Books Now and For Summer

Posted on June 2, 2015 by ClaraBowmanJahn

Hi Friends!! So happy to see you! Summer is coming and lazy days reading while drinking lemonade by the pool. Or beach. Or like me, at home on the deck. So like Chuck Wenig , asked, “Watcha Reading?” I Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Clara Bowman-Jahn, Clarike Bowman-Jahn, Course or Book Review, life story, personal growth, reading | Tagged Annette Dasofy, Blush, Bryan Johnson, C.J. Lyons, Cut From Strong Cloth, John Doody, Linday Sittig, reading, reading or writing?, Susan Meier | 12 Comments

After Surgery #amreading

Posted on May 12, 2015 by ClaraBowmanJahn

Hi Readers! I had surgery on Tuesday and have felt under the weather all week not doing anything but reading. Yesterday I posted about it on Facebook and so many of you told me to relax and get well. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Clara Bowman-Jahn, Clarike Bowman-Jahn, life story, personal growth, writing | Tagged picture books, reading, reading or writing?, skin surgery, Surgery | 25 Comments

Question: Do You Like Reading or Writing Better?

Posted on April 1, 2014 by ClaraBowmanJahn

Hi Friends! Do you like Reading or writing better?I came across a post recently, here, from “Adventures in Children’s Publishing” asking what do I like more. Reading or writing? Like the author of that post I have found it harder to … Continue reading →

Posted in blogging, Clara Bowman-Jahn, Clarike Bowman-Jahn, life story, memoir, personal growth, Uncategorized, writing | Tagged Journaling, Perfect Picture Book Friday, private writing, Public writing, reading, twitter, writing process | 22 Comments

Building Self-Esteem and Literacy…One Picture Book at a Time

Posted on April 10, 2012 by ClaraBowmanJahn

Hi Readers! As promised here is post two of my friend Vivian Kirkfield’s picture book article. If you missed post one go here. Now as you read on I don’t want you to think you have to do each of … Continue reading →

Posted in Clara Bowman-Jahn, Course or Book Review, guest post, interview, social networking | Tagged children's books, Children's literature, Perfect Picture Book Friday, Picture book, Positive Parental Participation, reading, Show Me How, Vivian Kirkfield | 16 Comments

A PICTURE BOOK IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS

Posted on April 3, 2012 by ClaraBowmanJahn

Hi Readers! I hope you have a bunch of Easter candy to munch on, or your chocolate cupcake with mocha because I’ve got a surprise for you. Do you remember how I’ve been introducing you to friends I’ve met on … Continue reading →

Posted in Clara Bowman-Jahn, Course or Book Review, guest post, social networking | Tagged children's books, Children's literature, Picture book, Positive Parental Participation, reading, Show Me How, Vivian Kirkfield | 34 Comments

A Non Book Review or Non Synopsis of “Holes”

Posted on March 4, 2011 by ClaraBowmanJahn

As some of you might remember from my post on “The Art of Reading” I alluded to books I was introduced to by Timothy Spurgin. “Holes” by Louis Sachar is one of them. I would like to give you a … Continue reading →

Posted in Course or Book Review | Tagged authors, book review, reading, writing tips | 8 Comments

11 Good Reasons to Watch “The Art of Reading” if You’re a Writer

Posted on February 23, 2011 by ClaraBowmanJahn

How many of you are familiar with The Teaching Company’s “Great Courses”? The Teaching Company is an organization that prides itself on getting award-winning professors on video to lecture on subjects ranging from the best in music to mathematics. I … Continue reading →