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Wednesday, August 15, 2012 9:09:00 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled My Beef With School Book Fairs:
Bola said, "The budget cuts are biting hard! School districts are being forced to fire teachers and increase class sizes. We parents are being asked to pitch in more. My son had a box of facial tissue on his back-to-school list! I remember a time when all you..." more
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 8:11:10 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Author Interview with Kathryn Starke:
Bola said, "Kathryn Starke is an elementary school literacy specialist and knows a thing or two about motivating kids to read. She is also an author of a children’s book called Amy Travels and share some thoughts about reading previously on this blog; Why..." more
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 10:45:24 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Review of the Cabo & Coral Surfing Books Series:
Bola said, "If you have a kid or grandkid that loves to surf, I just came across a children’s book series that is bound to spark their interest. The Cabo and Coral series make ideal gifts for the little die-hard surfer in your life. Cabo and Coral are two..." more
Wednesday, July 25, 2012 7:47:25 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Review of the Cobo & Coral Surfing Books Series:
Bola said, "If you have a kid or grandkid that loves to surf, I just came across a children’s book series that is bound to spark their interest. The Cabo and Coral series make ideal gifts for the little die-hard surfer in your life. Cabo and Coral are two..." more
Wednesday, July 18, 2012 6:35:24 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Eric Carle: An Artist, a Writer, and a Lover of Nature:
Bola said, "Eric Carle is perhaps best known to the world as the writer and illustrator of one of the most beloved children’s books of all time; The Very Hungry Caterpillar. For generations children and parents alike have loved and read the works of this..." more
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 7:14:58 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled How to Use Book Reviews to Sell Your Book:
Bola said, "I was a guest on the radio show; Your Book as Your Business hosted by Charmaine Hammond. You might remember her as the author of Toby the Pet Therapy Dog and His Hospital Friends which I reviewed a while back. The focus of this interview is the role..." more
Thursday, July 5, 2012 8:31:24 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Author Interview with Gina Anaya:
Bola said, "Most of my children’s book author sightings have been online, save the rare occurrence of attending a children’s book festival. I met Gina Anaya online even though she was just about 40 miles from me at the time. The power of Google searches!..." more
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 9:52:14 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Don & Audrey Wood: A Collaboration in Children’s Books and Marriage:
Bola said, "Don and Audrey Wood are a husband and wife children’s book writing and illustrating team. The dynamic duo are well known for great masterpieces such as Quick as a Cricket; The Napping House; The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The..." more
Friday, June 15, 2012 6:32:05 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled What is SlimyBookworm.com up to?:
Bola said, "I have dreaded this event for months. Moving day! Yes lots of changes around here. SlimyBookworm.com’s home base is changing from sunny Southern California to the lone star state in the city of the Alamo –San Antonio,Texas. I hear it is rather..." more
Wednesday, June 13, 2012 8:03:27 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Summer Safety: Keeping Kids Safe in the Pool:
Bola said, "Summer time for kids is about staying up late, sleeping in and daily (almost daily) dips in the pool. The kid with a backyard pool is the bound to be the popular kid on the block. Kids and water can be a precarious combination as highlighted in..." more
Friday, June 8, 2012 7:22:16 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Children’s Book Author Interview with Renee Hand:
Bola said, "I meet most children’s book authors online these days; on blogs, face book and twitter. I met Renée Hand online through another online friend who probably met her online too. She has authored a series of adventure chapter books for kids that have..." more
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 6:54:06 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Grandpa Kicked Out of Children’s Bookstore:
Bola said, "A 73 year old Arizona man was kicked out of the children’s book section in a Scottsdale, Arizona Barnes and Noble bookstore recently. The poor guy was there to buy children’s books for his grandkids. I can imagine how embarrassing the incident..." more
Friday, June 1, 2012 6:43:21 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled June 2012 Highlights:
Bola said, "If schools are not out in your neck of the woods, they will be out for sure this month. Yea it’s June, the first month of the summer recess. The kids relish going to bed late and sleeping in late. Most business particularly in the retail and..." more
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 6:01:14 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Looking for the Best Baby Books?:
Bola said, "I get requests all the time asking for the best baby books. Those requests often come from new moms who are conscientious and want to do everything right. New grandparents also make those requests. It’s been some time since they had to pick out..." more
Friday, May 25, 2012 8:32:24 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Reading can be a Splash with Bath Books:
Bola said, "As a parent, one of the most important lessons you can teach your children is a love for reading. Neurological tests have revealed that a healthy baby is born with approximately 200 billion active brain cells, which each live longer when they are..." more
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 8:17:44 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Margaret Wise Brown: The Back Story of a Children’s Literature Icon:
Bola said, "“In the great green room,” begins one of the most memorable books ever written for children. During a time when children’s books centered upon the unrealistic fairy tales that were meant to distract and teach a lesson, Margaret..." more
Friday, May 18, 2012 7:00:42 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Say No to Summer Slide: Summer Activities for Kids:
Bola said, "School will be out for the summer recess in days or weeks depending on your school district. The kids and even their teachers are looking forward to this long stretch of time to relax. The alarm clocks take a long well deserved vacation too. If left..." more
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 7:44:01 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Gyo Fujikawa: Author,Illustrator & Trailblazer:
Bola said, "May is Asian Pacific Heritage month here in the United States. I thought it a good time to feature an outstanding American Children’s book author and illustrator of Asian descent. Gyo Fujikawa was a trailblazer in many regards; she broke down..." more
Friday, May 11, 2012 6:45:16 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Books for Toddler Boys Who Love Trains, Trucks & Dinosaurs:
Bola said, "The toddler stage is such a beautiful stage in child development. Yes there are those notorious temper tantrums and the love for the word “No” but a tremendous amount of learning happens at this critical stage. Toddler girls are getting into..." more
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 7:17:44 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Children’s Books Celebrating Mothers:
Bola said, "My preschooler is rehearsing really hard. His school is organizing a recital and brunch for their Mother’s Day celebration and the kids have all sworn an oath of silence not to reveal the specifics for the event. For one, I know that my son is..." more
Friday, May 4, 2012 7:04:40 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Review of the children’s book:”The Little Gnome” by Sheri Fink:
Bola said, "I had interviewed Sheri Fink the bestselling author of The Little Rose a little while back. She had a lot of wisdom to share on writing and marketing children’s books. The interview can be accessed here: children’s book author interview with..." more
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 8:06:07 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled May 2012 Highlights:
Bola said, "Yes it’s May every one! May is an eventful month for a lot of us. The outdoors are just beautiful with longer days and relatively low humidity. Last full month of school for the kids, graduation season, barbecue season. Lots of folks are..." more
Friday, April 27, 2012 8:31:08 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled BusyMomBoutique: Your Online Destination for Mom and Baby:
Bola said, "I recently found an online store serving mom and baby by the name BusyMomBoutique.com. Whoever came up with the name had to be a mom! While online stores serving moms and babies are plentiful, this store is a unique concept in that it stocks only..." more
Wednesday, April 25, 2012 6:48:41 AM
Bola Ajumobi wrote a blog post titled Finding Child Care Online:
Bola said, "Your children are the pride of your life, and there’s no way you are going to leave them to the care of just any daycare or sitter who advertises a low rate or special deals. It is vitally important that you can fully trust the individuals who..." more
Tuesday, April 14, 2015 10:24:08 AM
Bola Ajumobi made friends with Margaret Blake