B is for BRAVERY. What does being brave mean to you? Why is it important to teach children to be brave? Often times children associate being brave with specific people such as firefighters and police officers. While I will agree that those professions and so many more require bravery, we can simplify it for childrenContinue reading “B is for Bravery”
Author Archives: Christina Dankert
A is for Authentic
I announced a few weeks ago that I would be participating in the AtoZ Blog Challenge. The theme of this official challenge for 2022 is ACCOMPLISHING YOUR DREAMS, AND THE DUALITY OF 22. For the past year, my blog has been titled, “Turning A Dream Into A Reality” and my debut picture book, The Kindness Machine, releasedContinue reading “A is for Authentic”
Thank you!
It has been a very exciting week post book launch! First and foremost, thank you to everyone who purchased a copy of The Kindness Machine, who shared with friends/family and all who sent kind messages. This book launch has been something I have dreamed about for years and it did not disappoint. I am veryContinue reading “Thank you!”
Book Launch Day!
Cue the music! Cue the happy dance! Today I celebrate the launch of The Kindness Machine! March 22, 2022 will forever be the book birthday for my first book. Today I celebrate this book with my husband, the illustrator who helped bring this book to life! We celebrate with our kids, who the book isContinue reading “Book Launch Day!”
Tomorrow is launch day!
March 22, 2022 has been on my calendar for months. Tomorrow, The Kindness Machine officially releases into the world! Thank you to everyone who has already preordered. I hope you enjoy your copy and read it often. Please share pictures on social media and use #thekindnessmachine. I would love to read your review on AmazonContinue reading “Tomorrow is launch day!”
Honorable Mention
A few weeks ago, there was a writing challenge called 50 Precious Words. Thank you to author, Jamie Bills, for sharing this challenge information. I am proud to say that I earned an honorable mention in the Social Emotional Learning category, which means a great deal to me. I hope you enjoy these 50 preciousContinue reading “Honorable Mention”
1 Book. 50 States. Sharing Kindness.
If you have been reading for awhile, you know that I LOVE Free Little Libraries. In 2019, my husband, kids and I built a little library that is in front of the elementary school where I teach. My goal is to have The Kindness Machine in one little library, in all 50 states by MayContinue reading “1 Book. 50 States. Sharing Kindness.”
AtoZ Blog Challenge
This year I am participating in the April AtoZ Blog Challenge! I read several AtoZ posts last year, but could not even fathom writing that many posts a year ago. However, my writing friend, Antoinette, is participating again and has encouraged me to give it a try! The theme of this official challenge for 2022Continue reading “AtoZ Blog Challenge”
Women in Publishing Summit 2022
Last week I attended the virtual Women in Publishing Summit for the second year and once again, it was amazing and inspiring! Thank you to Alexa and her team for knocking it out of the park. Last year I attended as an aspiring author and spent a lot of time looking up acronyms in theContinue reading “Women in Publishing Summit 2022”
Random Acts of Kindness Day
Each year on February 17, we celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day. It is a day meant to remind us to be kind to one another and to ourselves. The concept of kindness cannot possibility be taught and modeled in one day but must constantly be reinforced the other 364 days of the year. BelowContinue reading “Random Acts of Kindness Day”
Christina Dankert 