Which Canadian director has been reigning supreme at the Box Office this past month?
Whose new movie "takes us to a spectacular world beyond imagination" ?
This director's initials are J.C. and he hails from my home province of Ontario.



I am so excited to be working on James Cameron's biography!

Winter Fun

My latest article is in the January issue of Stories for Children Magazine.
You can check out 'Winter Fun' and read all the other terrific articles and stories at www.storiesforchildrenmagazine.org

2010 will be the Year of the Tiger according to the Chinese calendar. The Year of the Tiger is associated with change. What changes do you foresee in your future?

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Wishing everyone all the best in 2010.
I can't wait to see and read your new writing projects.
XOXO Anita

More great news!

I am working on 2 more biographies for Weigl.


I can't imagine the following person is a mystery to anyone but here is a clue:



AND here is person number two. She was just declared one of the Top Teens of 2009 by Much More Music.



Remarkable People Series -- "Remarkable People explores the lives of the world's best-known people. The series features individuals who have overcome major obstacles, achieved great success, or done important things to help others."

My latest article for parents can be now seen in the Winter 2010 Issue of Homeschooler's Guide.

No Dusty Hallways Here
Visiting Virtual Museums



Here is a link. http://www.homeschoolersguide.ca/

I hope you enjoy doing this activity with a child in your life.

Happy Holidays--Anita

Great news! I am starting work on two more biographies for Weigl. These books will be in their Remarkable People series.

Who is remarkable person number one? Here's a clue:



And here is remarkable person number two.




Check them out at www.weiglpublishing.com

"Remarkable People explores the lives of some of the world's best-known people."

Check out the latest issue of Stories for Children Magazine.
Click here: http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org/InThisIssue.aspx



My craft is entitled Turtle Island. Have fun!

Great news, I am starting work on a new biography for Weigl Publishing!

Here is a hint.




Answer: Lady Bird Johnson

I am thrilled to announce that my graphic novel and chapter book for Stone Arch/ Capstone will be coming out in 2010!

See their site at www.stonearchbooks.com to check out all their wonderful titles.

Check out the latest review of Explore The Solar System! 25 Great Projects Activities Experiments in:



Here is what In The Hills: A Magazine of Country Living in the Headwaters Region had to say.

Check out the latest issue of Resource Links Volume 15, Number 1 p.22 to see a great review of Explore The Solar System.
"...useful for both teachers and students working on a 'space' unit of study."

Yesterday I had the pleasure of making and creating Mars Rovers at the Orangeville Public Library. How lucky I was to be in a room with such creative and enthusiastic children. Take a look at the pictures below to see the amazing designs inspired by my book-
Explore The Solar System! 25 Great Projects Activities Experiments (Nomad Press)

Check out the latest issue of My Light Magazine.




My craft 'Bible Verse Butterfly' is included in this issue.

Check out the September issue of Stories for Children Magazine.




My article 'Moon Viewing Festival' is on page 9.



To learn more about this festival visit the child friendly site --Kids Web Japan
http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/manga/0709/index.html

It has been a perfect weekend. And what better way to celebrate the start of a new school year then by going to the Fall Fair. Check out some of the pictures below. Congratulations to Emi who placed 2nd in the adult photography competition. She is only 10- not too shabby! Way to go Emi!

In autumn the full moon is especially beautiful. In Japan there is a traditional festival known as O-Tsukimi or Moon Viewing in which the moon is honored. If you would like to learn more about this festival check out the September issue of Stories for Children Magazine.

The following sites are also recommended:

Kids Web Japan--- http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/manga/0709/index.html

http://web-japan.org/kidsweb/explore/calendar/september/moon.html

It's that time of year again- Back To School!
Check out the latest issue of New Jersey Family Magazine!



My article
ASTRO-AMAZING!
wander the solar system with your child
is featured on pages 18 & 20.

See: www.njfamily.com

Explore The Solar System is reviewed in the latest issue of Edmonton's Child Magazine!



"Explore the Solar System! by Anita Yasuda. 25
Projects, Activities, Experiments, New Book
Highlights the Many Wonders of the Solar System.
Through fascinating and exciting writing, fun jokes,
interesting stories, and engaging activities, it
provides an in-depth look at the Solar System and
all of its bodies. Ages 6-9."


See http://www.edmontonschild.com/

Ted ventures into space!







To learn about the history of animals in space visit the NASA site at-- http://history.nasa.gov/animals.html