Ann BurgTruth is…Like more than half the country— and I say this with full confidence that more than half the country agrees with me— I am devastated by the…Nov 8Nov 8
Ann BurgWE ARE NOT A GARBAGE CANHello! I think most of my middle and upper grade readers get their news from screens ranging from palm-sized to large size. Maybe some read…Oct 29Oct 29
Ann BurgA Nation RisingI knew very little about Haiti before the devastating earthquake of 2010. At that time, every report accentuated the fact that Haiti was…Sep 17Sep 17
Ann BurgNot Just Cats or DogsAfter a recent writer’s conference for kids, I was approached by two gaggles of fourth and fifth graders. The spokesperson for the first…Aug 28Aug 28
Ann BurgThe DebateI forced myself to watch the debate last night so I wouldn’t have to get my facts from or pundits or newspaper columnists. It was painful…Jun 28Jun 28
Ann Burgwise word wednesday 💙I’ve been collecting quotes for a long time and when I determined to become more active on instagram, I opted to include a weekly wise word…Jun 22Jun 22
Ann BurgGUILTYWhen I was 10 and first read the diary of Anne Frank, I wondered if I would have had the courage to hide her. I felt such a kinship with…Jun 2Jun 2
Ann BurgAnother Take on the Snakewith appreciation for the original poem written by Oscar Brown Jr.May 28May 28
Ann BurgThe Pecan Tree, UvaldeMore than half a century ago George, a Mexican American teacher believed beauty was the birthright of every child, and basketball courts…May 25May 25
Ann BurgLiesWe can’t really be surprised at the recent behavior of students at Columbia University and universities across the country. Breaking…May 4May 4
