Timothy Basil Ering may be best known as the illustrator of Kate DiCamillo’s Newbery-winning book The Tale of Despereaux, but he has also authored several popular children’s books including The Story of Frog Belly Rat Bone and Necks Out for Adventure — where he reveals his love of wordplay (hornly scratchers and scrintalberry leaves, anyone?) and fresh, expressive illustration style.
Literacy expert Timothy Shanahan shares best practices for teaching reading and writing. Dr. Shanahan is an internationally recognized professor of urban education and reading researcher who has extensive experience with children in inner-city schools and children with special needs. His blog about teaching reading, Shanahan on Literacy, is syndicated on Reading Rockets.
