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It’s official – I have a book contract!
I recently signed with Sourcebooks, Inc., and I couldn’t ask for a better publisher for my book, tentatively titled Rise to the Top: The Valedictorian’s Guide to Academic Success in High School and...
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Follow the yellow brick road – or, why I loved third grade
A couple of weeks ago I got this message through my blog: I am trying to do a follow up on my students from PS 166 class 3-305. I believe that I have found you. I am extremely proud of all your...
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Book Photoshoot – or, how I learned to channel my inner model
It’s been ages since my last post. I’ve been working on my manuscript nonstop for the past few weeks, and the last thing I wanted to do at the end of each day was sit down and write a blog post. But...
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A Week in Provence
The following is a summary of my trip that may prove useful to other tourists. Plus it has pretty pictures! :) Saturday – Got into Nice and slept for a looong time. When we got up it was dark out. We...
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Newsflash: Bull Leaping is Alive and Well
For some reason I can’t explain, I’m obsessed with Minoan history. I find it so fascinating that I wrote one of my qualifying papers on it for my Master’s in Art History. The Minoans, in case you don’t...
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How to fly for next to nothing
Here’s a list of all the places I’ve visited in the past three years: Italy (twice), Spain (twice), France, Germany, the Netherlands, Brazil, Belize, Taiwan, and Japan. Oh, and some places in the U.S....
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The Best Birthday Present Ever
My copies are here! Today is my birthday, but more importantly – for me, at least – it’s also the official release date of my book, The Secrets of Top Students: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Acing...
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Taking a DNA genetic ethnicity test: Are you who you think you are?
I decided to try Ancestry.com’s DNA test recently, mainly out of curiosity and because I don’t know much about my ancestors. The test costs $100 and is super easy – you just send away for a test kit,...
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Quick Note About Writing
I’m happy to announce that my essay “In Search of E.B.” (as in E.B. White) was listed as a Notable Essay of 2012 by the editors of The Best American Essays 2013! And who says googling yourself is a...
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Update on The Secrets of Top Students: First Translation!
I’m excited to announce that my book, The Secrets of Top Students: Tips, Tools, and Techniques for Acing High School and College, is now available in Chinese! It’s being sold in Taiwan and you can...
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