Tag Archives: reading

One of My Favorite Things to Do

Posted on March 8, 2018 by russtowne

I read three of my children’s picture books to a class of Kindergarteners today and loved every minute of it. Their reactions to the stories and their questions after each were delightful. When I’d read all three I asked which … Continue reading →

Posted in Author Readings/Guest Readings, Children's Picture Books, Uncategorized | Tagged author, book events, childrens', picture, reading | 9 Comments

Reading Dogs: What a Great Idea!

Posted on February 15, 2018 by russtowne

Reading Dogs at Libraries The story linked below is about a reading dog at a library who is there to hear young children read to him. One day, no one came, and the owner posted photos on the internet of … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, children's books, Dogs & Other Wonderful Creatures, libraries, Love, Reading, Uncategorized | Tagged children, dogs, library, Love, reading | 2 Comments

Starting them Early

Posted on December 19, 2017 by russtowne

(Thomas wearing wear my boots.) When I returned home Sunday evening from a weekend book event, My Beloved told me of a conversation she had with our five-year-old grandson Thomas during a visit that morning: Thomas: “Where are all the … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Children, Children's Picture Books, Humor, Reading, Uncategorized | Tagged books, children, humor, reading | 10 Comments

Whims

Posted on March 14, 2016 by russtowne

“In a spy novel I had just read, the hero hid a letter in a particular statue in Washington, D.C. “Since I was in that city at the time, on a whim I decided to see if the statue really … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Reading | Tagged books, humor, mikeysfunnies.com, reading | 5 Comments

“Papa” and the Boys Reading the “Purple Hippo Book”

Posted on December 17, 2015 by russtowne

Kristi snapped some shots of Alex, Zach, and me reading what Alex calls “The Purple Hippo Book.” With love, Russ

Posted in Children, Family, Grandparenting & Grandkids | Tagged children, literacy, reading | 10 Comments

I’m Delighted By This News

Posted on July 12, 2015 by russtowne

I have a passion for make reading fun and accessible, especially for those with reading challenges. It is important to me and a legacy I’d love to leave the world. Pamela Beckford of United Way of Wells County Indiana has selected … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged children's books, Indiana, literacy, reading, United Way | 27 Comments

Never Too Old…

Posted on July 18, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Dr. Seuss: My son Ben shared Raising a Reader National’s photo Cat Paw Teddy Bear: Karen Robiscoe shared Sun Gazer’s photo Baby Elephant: Forever Awezome

Posted in Animals, Children, Fun, Humor, Photos That Touched Me, Quotes I Love | Tagged baby elephant, cat paw teddy bear, Dr. Seuss, elephant, fun, humor, humorous, Karen Robiscoe, kitty's paw, old, photo, photos, quotes, quotos, reading, sayings, teddy bear, wild | 8 Comments

My Kickstarter Project Is Up and Running

Posted on June 28, 2013 by russtowne

My Kickstarter project is up and running. Here is a link to the project. Please check it out. I’d appreciate your feedback. I have much to learn about this fascinating new phenomenon. This campaign enables people from around the globe … Continue reading →

Posted in Connection/Connecting, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Reading, Teamwork | Tagged books, children, children's books, Kickstarter, Kickstarter.com, reading | 22 Comments

Two New Books Coming Soon!

Posted on June 14, 2013 by russtowne

I recently wrote two children’s books. Here are sample illustrations, and excerpts of the text for the first one. One is scheduled for release via Amazon.com and others late in August and the other two months later. I’m working with … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Children, Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Project Updates for Children's Stories/Poems I Wrote, Teamwork, Uncategorized | Tagged author, children's author, children's books, children's stories, cover design, editing, editor, fun, humor, interior design, publishing, reading, release, sel-publishing, whimsical, writing | 22 Comments

Update, Photos and Quotes

Posted on June 12, 2013 by russtowne

Sources: Old Lady: Memories Last Forever photo Learning: Dennisse Liseth’s photo Reading: Judith Butler quote, The Reading Room’s photo Heaven: Heaven on Earth As for the quotes, if words such as “always, never, should, and shouldn’t” are off-putting to you–as … Continue reading →