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Sunday, July 27, 2014 9:44:26 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Which Fraggle Rock Character Are You?:
Tracie Vaughn said, "I used to love watching Fraggle Rock. This cute page lets you discover what Fraggle Rock character you are by answering a few questions.Take the quiz here"
Sunday, July 27, 2014 9:44:20 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Need Fundraising Ideas?:
Tracie Vaughn said, "I stumbled upon this website while looking for fundraising ideas for my church. Yesboxx allows people to raise money for their favorite charities simply by shopping for the things they already shop for. When you purchase something through Yesboxx,..." more
Tuesday, May 4, 2010 4:16:44 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Teacher Appreciation Day:
Tracie Vaughn said, " I know I would not be a writer without so many teachers who encouraged me along the way: Mrs. Karen Sternberg (who I still can't bring myself to call Karen without concentrating), Mr. Davis, Mrs. Yeatts, Mrs. Dingledein and dozens of others...." more
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 2:31:41 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled 30 Poets 30 Days:
Tracie Vaughn said, "Happy Poetry Month!I'm thrilled to be included in this year's 30 Poets 30 Days:http://gottabook.blogspot.com/2010/04/tracie-vaughn-zimmer-cousins-of-clouds.htmlSee the cover of Cousins of Clouds!"
Thursday, April 15, 2010 7:15:03 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Operation Teen Book Drop: 4 hours left:
Tracie Vaughn said, "Don't forget to drop a book for a teen to find today! It supports literacy and well, it's just fun. I'd post a picture of mine but my phone went dead!Hope you are all well and enjoying all the beautiful flowers and sunshiny days..." more
Saturday, March 20, 2010 8:05:41 AM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Spring!:
Tracie Vaughn said, " Popping in-between laundry and grading papers to say HAPPY SPRING everyone. I must tell you that as a teacher spring means so much to me! It is a reminder that I only have a bit of time left to convert all my students into readers..." more
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:34:52 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Fresh website/ New blog for guides:
Tracie Vaughn said, "Hi, Everyone!Hope you are staying warm and healthy. We are buried in the most snow I have seen since I was a kid! I wanted to share with you one thing I've been up to lately:MY NEW WEBSITE DESIGNa fresh new design by the talented..." more
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 6:36:40 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled blog on blog:
Tracie Vaughn said, " I'm not sure if I should keep this blog alive. Right now, it feels like another obligation I cannot field. I am (at last) chasing a new idea and devouring research and giddily playing with words an ideas. And that seems like where I ought to..." more
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 6:35:11 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Big Dreams:
Tracie Vaughn said, " Inspired by joknowles I let myself write a long list of big dreams for 2010. It feels good to focus on the positive, and the future and I thank her for nudging me to do this. It is good to think forward, to dream about what we would..." more
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 5:02:31 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled You Come, Too:
Tracie Vaughn said, " I have been walking consistently since June and this is my favorite path. I thought I would share some pictures since I've been so short on words... This is where we start. My favorite tree (I always choose one, whatever town I live..." more
Friday, October 23, 2009 7:15:55 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Vote!:
Tracie Vaughn said, "Would you help my friend and vote so that she will be included in a box of Cheerios (well SHE won't be but her wonderful book)...http://promo.simonandschuster.com/cheerios-poll/poll.phpThere's the link! Thank you...Hope you had a great week!..." more
Monday, October 12, 2009 8:58:25 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Monday:
Tracie Vaughn said, " At 7:15 EST each morning you can picture me standing in front of 28 freshman students sharing everything I've learned about writing over the last ten years. Three of those mornings they write in their journal for ten minutes and I join them..." more
Monday, September 21, 2009 8:30:47 AM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Drizzly Sunday:
Tracie Vaughn said, "I miss reading Live Journal and hearing everyone's good news and their struggles but I have bits of time only for online activities so I hope my hokey pokey like appearances will still keep my pass here active. My days are so busy now that I'm..." more
Sunday, August 30, 2009 3:59:37 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled My favorite teacher who reads to me:
Tracie Vaughn said, "This is what one of my students said on Friday and I have to tell you that my heart cracked open and the sun shone through. I forgot how much I really do love working with people who don't wear the same defenses as the rest of us who are wide open..." more
Sunday, July 26, 2009 3:39:41 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Writing advice from writers:
Tracie Vaughn said, "Remember the paradox of The Muse: she's not available to you until you've put in so much work that you no longer need her; then she'll fall in love with you. – Susan Patron, Newbery-award winning author of THE HIGHER..." more
Friday, July 24, 2009 11:04:04 AM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Writers choose writing books:
Tracie Vaughn said, "I'm teaching a writing for children class on Monday so I asked around on a few message boards and here and these are the answers I got to the question about which writing books are your favorite...Authors choose their favorite writing..." more
Saturday, July 18, 2009 6:13:06 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Favorite books about writing? Best writing advice?:
Tracie Vaughn said, "I'm teaching a class on writing for children in about a week and am looking to compile a list of great books. Would you email me your favorite books on the craft or publishing? Would you also reveal the best writing advice you ever received? I'll..." more
Saturday, July 4, 2009 4:37:08 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Happy 4rth:
Tracie Vaughn said, " It's been a strange summer so far but I'm glad that LJ and my friends wait here for me, whenever I find a moment to dip back into my writing side of my life. I hope your 4rth and your summer is full of all the things that mean most to..." more
Thursday, June 18, 2009 1:51:01 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Secrets, Lies and Algebra by Wendy Lichtman Interview & Guide:
Tracie Vaughn said, "This is a great book for exploring the equation of friendship and a main character who thinks about the world in mathematical terms. Read it this summer- put it your classroom this fall.Secrets, Lies and Algebraby Wendy LichtmanAbout the book: Tess..." more
Monday, May 18, 2009 1:02:58 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Shhhhhh:
Tracie Vaughn said, "It's so quiet here today. The husband is out of town, the kids at school. Soon it will be summer and even when they are not making noise (Or much noise) there is an added energy to the walls. I swear I can tell whether the kids are in their bedrooms..." more
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 7:23:34 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Ohioana Book Festival recap:
Tracie Vaughn said, " I know the festival was on Saturday and it is now already Wednesday but do forgive me as it is end-of-the year crunch time with teaching and I managed to turn in 3 Chapters and a synopsis for a new historical novel on Monday!! Hooray!The..." more
Sunday, May 10, 2009 9:23:49 AM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Ohiana Book Festival this Saturday:
Tracie Vaughn said, "This Saturday join me at the Ohioana Book Festival!State Library of Ohio274 East 1st AvenueColumbusThere will be panel discussions, and readings, and signings! There will be Jaime Adoff (my friend who wrote the amazing..." more
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 11:05:27 AM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled International Reading Association:
Tracie Vaughn said, " I had a wonderful time at the conference! It was great to speak to so many reading teachers and literacy coaches from across the country and discuss the latest issues in literacy. I heard some great speakers and saw many of my..." more
Friday, May 1, 2009 3:12:05 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled IRA and Poetry Friday:
Tracie Vaughn said, " Please come see me at International Reading Association: Monday May 411:00 AM Signing Bloomsbury Booth (#839) 1:00 PM "Beyond Haiku: Building a Poetry Repertoire" (Featured Author..." more
Sunday, July 27, 2014 9:44:26 PM
Tracie Vaughn Zimmer wrote a blog post titled Welcome!:
Tracie Vaughn said, "Hi, my name is Tracie Zimmer. I'm just an ordinary girl from Birmingham, Alabama. I have a schnauzer named Gretchen. I like cooking and the outdoors, among many other things.This is where you will find the things that interest me. I hope you find..." more