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Monday Muddle: backlist, backlog

LC April 4, 2022 Monday Muddle

It is better for an author to create a backlist than to create a backlog.

Monday Muddle: backlist: (noun) an author’s or publisher’s list of older titles that are still available; books that are not new releases backlog: (noun) (general) an accumulation of unfinished tasks or unfilled orders; (project management) list of what needs to be done to complete a project

Saturday Stories

LC April 2, 2022 Saturday Stories

Smidgen Press has a whimsical new release with dozens of new illustrations. For more information, and to order, visit https://smidgenpress.com/real-fairy-folk/

If you would like to be an Ambassador for Smidgen Press, applications are open here: https://form.typeform.com/to/TGuowYoc

Black and white illustrations of insects, spiders, and frogs. Caption: Insects, arachnids, and amphibians! Oh my! These are some of the creatures that hung Ruth encounters in this whimsical and educational story.

A black and white illustration of a young girl lying in the grass at the base of a tree. Her doll is by her side. Caption: When Ruth follows the advice of the Wind to watch and listen, she meets many new friends and learns so much. In The Real Fairy Folk by Louise Jamison, published by Smidgen Press, you and your young ones can learn right along with Ruth. See the role and importance of insects from their perspective.

The paperback and electronic versions of the book, The Real Fairy Folk by Louise Jamison, published by Smidgen Press. Available at SmidgenPress.com/Real-Fairy-Folk

Black and white illustrations of a caterpillar, cocoon, and butterfly with a pinkish overlay. Caption: Paperback sale, April 2-4

As a language teacher, I have to mention some language considerations. There are some spelling conventions that have changed since this book was written. For example "today" and "goodbye" are no longer spelled with hyphens. And some meanings have changed. At the time, "gay" meant happy, and "queer" meant odd.

A flowering plant, a book, and a pair of glasses sitting on a window sill. Caption: I am honoured to be an Ambassador for Smidgen Press. Would you like to be one too? You will get new releases first and free, and have the privilege of sharing fresh versions of classic literature. Applications are open here: https://form.typeform.com/to/TGuowYoc

Language Laughs

LC April 1, 2022 Language Laughs

For a weekly dose of language-based humour, visit my Facebook page at https://facebook.com/lcplauntMEd

Thursday Thought #JohnWesley

LC March 31, 2022 Thursday Thought

An adult and child walking hand in hand through a field surrounded by trees. Caption: I have often repented of judging too severely, but very seldom of being too merciful. ~John Wesley

Wednesday Words

LC March 30, 2022 Wednesday Words

How many words can you make from these letters? Make words of any length, but use each letter no more than once per word. (If a letter is on the board twice you can use it twice.) Share your word lists in the comments.