Some Birthdays Are Meant to Be Celebrated Forever
I got an email reminder yesterday from an e-card company wanting me to send birthday wishes. This reminder was completely unnecessary; the birthday in question is one that I know…
Read moreRemembering My First Encounter With a Science Writer
Though young me would have been very surprised at the fact, I recently became a member of the National Association of Science Writers. From the time I was a child,…
Read moreLove Is the Foundation for Special Sibling Bond
Guest post by Donna Venturi A week ago today I lost my brother, Lee Bennett Hopkins. Lee was my first male love. He was a big brother to Donald and…
Read moreThe World of Children’s Literature Lost a Legend, I Lost My Uncle
While most know Lee Bennett Hopkins as a legend in the world of children’s poetry, to me he was much more. He was my uncle, my godfather, a huge part…
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