Articles
Judy’s Character Education Column in LibrarySparks Magazine
- May 2016: “Winning Even When We Don’t”
- March 2016: “Art Sparks”
- December 2015: “What’s On Your Table?”
- May 2015: “Up Close and Personal”
- April 2015: “All In”
- March 2015: “The Mighty Power of Determination”
- February 2015: “With ‘Thanks!’ The Spotlight’s on YOU!”
- January 2015: “Dream, Then Do”
- December 2014: “Family: A Patchwork of Shapes, Sizes, and Patterns”
- November 2014: “Walk the Talk”
- October 2014: “Slip-Sliding to Success”
- August / September 2014: “The Quest: Making a Difference”
- May / June 2014: “Journey Through Visual Narratives”
- April 2014: “Classification: Open to Possibility”
- March 2014: “Drawing Conclusions: Truth or Imagination?”
- February 2014: “Dream, Believe, Achieve”
- January 2014: “The Pebble Effect”
- December 2013: “Minding Winter’s Gifts”
- November 2013: “Pass It On: Tales That Reveal Realities of the Human Heart”
- October 2013: “No Hurting Here: Books to Reinforce Compassionate Behavior ”
- Aug / Sept 2013: “Resourcefulness: Super-Sleuths Clue Readers In”
- April 2013: “Updating Animals, Exemplary Characters”
- March 2013: “Everyday Heroes in T-shirts and Sneakers”
- February 2013: “Strength of Spirit Overcomes the Shadow of Disaster”
- January 2013: “Cooperation: A Mighty Big Word”
- March 2011: “Invention Convention: Great Books for Lively Science”
- December 2010: “Heroes Across The Ages”
Additional Articles
“Barrier Busters: Picture Books That Break New Ground”
Children’s Writer, June, 2014.
“Activity Books and Pages: Focus on Fun”
Children’s Writer, May, 2014.
“Core of Writing for Educators”
Writer’s Guide 2014; Writer’s Institute Publications, 2014.
“Poetic Possibilities”
Writer’s Guide 2014; Writer’s Institute Publications, 2014.
“To Infinity & Beyond! Feed Kids’ Curiosity and Integrate Learning with Science”
Children’s Writer, March, 2014.
“Poetry Contest Critique: Visions of Summer: Sweet Indeed!”
Children’s Writer, February, 2014.
“Being Human: Biographies for Young Readers”
Children’s Writer, January, 2014.
“Middle-Grade Nonfiction That Hits Hard”
Book Markets for Children’s Writers 2014
“The Children’s Literary Agent: Active Advocate at the Table”
Children’s Writer, November, 2013.
“Your Nonnegotiable Appointment with Your Writing Chair”
Children’s Writer, September, 2013.
“Changes at Bloomsbury”
Children’s Writer Marketplace, September, 2013.
“Egmont USA Accelerates Growth”
Children’s Writer Marketplace, August, 2013.
“Ages and Stages of Young Readers: An Author’s Primer”
Book Markets for Children’s Writers 2013
“Snappy, Solid, Sold! The Well-Crafted Synopsis”
Writer’s Guide 2013; Writer’s Institute Publications, 2013.
“Critique Groups ‘Get It'”
Writer’s Guide 2013; Writer’s Institute Publications, 2013.
“I Wish I Had a Book About… Teacher & Librarian Needs”
Writer’s Guide 2013; Writer’s Institute Publications, 2013.
“Writing Fiction that Empowers Young Readers”
Children’s Writer, November, 2012.
“Sizing Up the Competition: A Key Component of Your Book Proposal”
Writer’s Guide 2012; Writer’s Institute Publications, 2012.
“Children’s Book Apps: A Bold, Exciting Market Beckons”
Writer’s Guide 2012; Writer’s Institute Publications, 2012.
“Highlighting the Highlights Press Debut”
Children’s Writer, April, 2012.
“Sowing an Early Love of Books”
Children’s Writer, March, 2012.
“Reflections of Award-Winning Nonfiction Authors”
Children’s Writer, February, 2012.
“Ideas: Surprises Hiding in Plain Sight”
Children’s Writer, January, 2012.
“Penguin Tweaks Its Children’s Imprints”
Writer’s Marketplace, December, 2011.
“Seo Sees Things Differently at Chronicle Books”
Writer’s Marketplace, November, 2011.
“New Agents in a New Age: Insider Knowledge, Priceless Perspective”
Writer’s Guide 2011; Writer’s Institute Publications, 2011.
“Graphic Novels: Cinematic Page-Turners”
Children’s Writer, June, 2011.
“Master the Art of Memorable Nonfiction”
Children’s Writer, May, 2011.
“Publisher Profile: Schwartz & Wade, A Winning Team”
CW Marketplace, May, 2011.
“Creative Teaming: Success x 2”
Children’s Writer, April, 2011.
“4th Grade: Cruising into Middle-Grade”
Children’s Writer, March, 2011.
“Who Cares? Grandparents, Step-parents, & Other Caregivers”
Children’s Writer, February, 2011
“Paulsen Returns to her Greatest Joy at New Imprint”
Children’s Writer, July, 2010.
“Great Stories for Women’s History Month”
Instructor; Scholastic Publications.
“The Dance of Change for Editors & Others”
Writer’s Guide 2010; Writer’s Institute Publications, 2010.
“Attending a Writer’s Conference? Pack These Tips”
Writer’s Guide 2010; Writer’s Institute Publications, 2010.
“Accessible Art: Introducing the Arts to Children through the Picture Book”
Children’s Writer, January, 2010.
“Fly High, Immersed in Verse”
Children’s Writer, July, 2009.
“First Steps of Lifelong Readers”
Children’s Writer, June, 2009.
“Third Graders: Curious Independent Readers”
Children’s Writer, May, 2009.
“Choosing the Best Conference for You”
Children’s Writer, January, 2009.
“Teachers Make the Best Authors (Could You Be Next?)”
Instructor, V115, May-June 2006.
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