Guest Post: Sharing Mermaid Wisdom by Joanne Guidoccio
Author Joanne Guidoccio shares mermaid wisdom, an excerpt from her holiday story Hippie Mermaid, and links to explore more of her fiction.
Inspiration
Homecoming Homicide Behind the Scenes
Welcome back to Cassandra Sato’s Mysteries where history refuses to stay buried and a certain parrot is more trouble than he’s worth. It’s been two years since Cassandra Sato’s last episode, and writing this one felt like both a long-awaited reunion and a return to someplace I’ve never really left.
Some Definite Service
When you discover this quote today, I hope it speaks to you, too. “Whatever, wherever I am, I can never be thrown away.”
DIY Graduation Gifts
Skip the cliché cards and overpriced mugs! These DIY graduation gifts are actually useful. Printable quote cards, college survival kits, and gift card hacks for grads who need more snacks and less sentiment.
Meet the Other Cassandra
Mine solves murders. The other one wants to control your thermostat. A few weeks ago, I noticed something strange. Not ‘anonymous letter slipped under my door’ strange. But strange enough to earn a mental sticky note labeled: suspicious. There was a sudden blip of activity around my Cassandra Sato Mystery series. Nothing huge. Just enough […]
Duke the Deaf Dog Books Named CBC Favorites Award Winners
Big news from the Emerald Prairie Press HQ: Two Duke the Deaf Dog books have been named to the 2025 CBC Favorites Awards Lists! These awards are part of a national literacy program where kids, teachers, and librarians read newly published books and vote for the ones they love most. It’s an incredible honor to have these stories recognized by the very people who share books with young readers every day.
Verso l’alto: Striving for the Heights with Comfort and Joy
Every December, I sit down with a warm beverage and choose a word or phrase to guide me through the next year. It’s a little tradition that helps me focus on what matters most. It doesn’t mean everything magically goes as planned, but it helps me stay open to saying “yes” when the right moment comes along.
Why ASL Belongs in Every Classroom (and How Small Steps Can Make a Big Difference)
Belonging goes beyond just being in the room. Imagine how powerful it would be if every classroom used ASL to help students connect, not just with Deaf classmates, but with future coworkers and neighbors too.
Spotlight on Language First: An Interview with Kimberly Ofori-Sanzo
If you’re new to Deaf education or just looking for ways to better support a DHH child in your life, Language First is the resource hub you’ve been searching for.
Spotlight on Duke’s chapter books
Maybe you’re wondering: why transition from picture books to chapter books? Well, the answer is deeply personal and rooted in years of my work as an ASL interpreter and my experiences in schools and IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings.