Scrapping with Disrespect and Trouble to Make a New Picture Book
If I had to fight some of the antagonists from my picture book series, Disrespect and Trouble would be the last ones I’d choose.
“The Nice, New Karate Kid” Children’s Picture Book
See many details about "The Nice, New Karate Kid," the fourth book in the children's picture book series of Dojo Kun Character Books.
The Difficult Origin Story of Jenifer Tull-Gauger
A child of 80s, a painfully quiet girl, and an “old soul” who struggled to fit in with her peers. Then her parents divorced when she was five years old. This is the story of Jenifer Tull-Gauger.
Exploring and Teaching: What is Character?
"If you look up the meaning of “character” you can find many different definitions. Here, we explore the question, "What is character?
Laziness and Procrastination Rear their Ugly Heads
Dojo Kun Character Books books help readers recognize and fight negative character traits such as laziness and procrastination. Instead, they learn to build good character.
Children’s Picture Book Promotes Respect
This fourth book in a series is about a kid who has disrespect and trouble. The main idea and purpose is that this book promotes respect.
Negative Traits Represented by Monsters in Children’s Literature
See the monsters that will represent the negative character traits of disrespect and trouble in Jenifer Tull-Gauger's upcoming children's karate picture book.
Poetry Sharing: Doggie Door(man)
Yes, more poetry! I cannot keep my inner poet down. It turns out that, with a little help from a friend, I was able to participate in the April 2021 Poem-A-Day Challenge. She supplied the daily writing prompts, and I wrote poetry while waiting at the airport for flights. (By the way, this airport-waiting was part of my children’s picture book adventure. I was on my way to and from Texas to read my books to karate seminar participants.)
an island of Okinawa
Traditional Okinawa: an Ode to Ryukyu
You may have seen in my books that I am into traditional Okinawa. That's why I wrote this wistful, gritty poem, an ode to the Ryukyu Kingdom.
“The Follow Through Karate Kids” T-Shirt Conundrum
Here, you can take a look inside the conundrum of too many ideas for "The Follow Through Karate Kids" book launch celebration t-shirt design.