Resources
We’ve created these pages for educators, writers, and readers everywhere! The WRITER'S LOUNGE will allow writers to find online links to help support their writing careers. The UPCOMING EVENTS section keeps everyone up to date with any events Story Catcher Publishing or author, Donna L Martin, will be participating in. The PAY IT FORWARD PROGRAM section explains how Knox County elementary schools can potentially receive donated books for their libraries. The TEACHERS’ LOUNGE will allow educators to find online links to help support their classrooms and teaching curriculums. AMELIA EARMOUSE HM FREEBIES provides extra classroom resources to complement each title in the HISTORY'S MYSTERIES award-winning historical fiction chapter book series.
Writers
Here is where writers will be able to find links to helpful sites to help strengthen their craft.
Check back soon as we are gathering information to include!
Upcoming Events
Saturday, October 5th, 2024...Autumn Festival, Solway Baptist Church, 9013 Solway Ferry Road, Knoxville, Tn (noon-4 pm)
Thursday, October 17th, 2024...Painted Tree Ladies Night, Painted Tree Boutiques, 9630 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tn (6 pm-9pm)
Saturday, October 19th, 2024...Author Signing, Painted Tree Boutiques, 9630 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tn (11 am-2 pm)
Saturday, October 26th, 2024...Local Author Showcase, King Family Library, 408 High Street, Sevierville, Tn (10 am - 1 pm)
Saturday, November 9th, 2024...Painted Tree Christmas Open House, Painted Tree Boutiques, 9630 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tn (10 am-8pm)
Saturday, November 16th, 2024...KFCN Holiday Bazaar, Knoxville First Church of the Nazarene, 538 Vanosdale Road, Knoxville, Tn (10 am-4 pm)
Saturday, November 30th, 2024...Painted Tree Small Business Saturday, Painted Tree Boutiques, 9630 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tn (10 am-8 pm)
Saturday, December 7th, 2024...Mooreland Heights Holiday Market, Mooreland Heights Elementary School, 5315 Magazine Road, Knoxville, Tn (10 am-2 pm)
Saturday, December 14th, 2024...Painted Tree Christmas Open House/Author Signing, Painted Tree Boutiques, 9630 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tn (10 am-8 pm)
Thursday, December 19th, 2024...Painted Tree All Jingle Ladies, Painted Tree Boutiques, 9630 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tn (10 am-8 pm)
Saturday, March 1st, 2025...Rose Glen Literary Festival, Sevierville Convention Center, 202 Gists Creek Road, Sevierville, Tn (9 am-3 pm)
Friday-Saturday, April 4th-6th, 2025...Knoxville Convention Center, 701 Henley Street, Knoxville, Tn (9 am-4 pm daily)
Pay It Forward Program
Years ago, KidLit author Donna L Martin had a dream of providing much needed books to local elementary school libraries. Twenty years later her company, Story Catcher Publishing, has created a Pay It Forward Program which to date has donated over $150,000 worth of new and gently read books to several Knox County elementary schools. Any Knox County librarian or office administrator who is looking to add to their inventory is welcome to send an email to storycatcherpublishing@gmail.com with their book "wish list" for consideration. Story Catcher Publishing will attempt to fulfill as many of the book requests as possible on a first come, first serve basis.
Educators
Here is where educators will find helpful links they can use in their classrooms!
Comprehension Links:
http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/lesson-plans/teaching-content/using-comprehension-strategies/
http://amymezni.blogspot.com/2017/01/5-strategies-for-struggling-readers.html
http://www.theclassroomkey.com/2014/10/making-your-thinking-visible-with-graphic-organizers.html
http://peppyzestyteacherista.com/2017/01/free-online-reading-passages-comprehension.html
http://thisreadingmama.com/modeling-comprehension-strategies-book-list/
Reading Links:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-Summer-Reading-Bingo-1867288
http://www.freehomeschooldeals.com/books-kindergarteners-can-read-alone-free-printables/
http://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2014/05/summer-reading-calendar-free-printables.html
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/POETRY-713632
Writing Links:
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Short-Story-Creative-Writing-Roll-a-Story-1434808
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spooky-Story-Writing-Halloween-Writing-Activity-1435020
http://www.secondarysara.com/2016/08/18-tips-for-teaching-creative-writing.html
Classroom Tips:
http://www.brightconcepts4teachers.com/2017/09/how-to-stop-classroom-chatter.html
http://www.maneuveringthemiddle.com/category/middle-school/
http://www.buzzfeed.com/nataliebrown/25-brilliant-dollar-store-tricks-for-teachers?bffbmain&%3Bref=bffbmain&%3Butm_term=.kvw8G7K44&utm_term=.pba8QaLA#.bvBOG4b3
Amelia Earmouse HM Freebies
Amelia Earmouse, mascot for our HISTORY’S MYSTERIES historical fiction chapter book series, has gathered free online links for each title in this award-winning series for anyone to enjoy!
HISTORY’S MYSTERIES: The Chocolate Train Wreck
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Categories-Train-FREEBIE-490719
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Open-ended-train-card-game-6105
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Simple-History-of-Chocolate-Timeline-Activity-436134
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Make-Hot-Chocolate-FOLD-ITS-2935991
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hot-Chocolate-Board-Game-430126
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hot-Chocolate-STEM-Activity-2715699
HISTORY’S MYSTERIES: Hunting Gris Gris
http://www.easyteacherworksheets.com/pages/pdf/socialstudies/1/ww2/1.html
http://www.easyteacherworksheets.com/pages/pdf/socialstudies/1/ww2/7.html
htps://www.easyteacherworksheets.com/pages/pdf/socialstudies/japan/2.html
http://www.easyteacherworksheets.com/pages/pdf/socialstudies/japan/68.html
http://www.easyteacherworksheets.com/pages/pdf/socialstudies/1/pearlharbor/4.html
http://www.easyteacherworksheets.com/pages/pdf/socialstudies/1/pearlharbor/7.html
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-World-War-2-Battle-Project-2235269
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/FREE-Be-A-History-Journalist-Blank-Newspaper-3765889