Sharon Werner

Middle grade writer and Mom of 2. Inspiration is everywhere! #scbwi east PA

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

12yo Victorine stumbles into van Gogh's world before he was famous through a time portal in "Starry Night." Van Gogh wants to stop painting and Victorine must ensure he overcomes his failings or she will be stuck in 1886. #pitmad #mg

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

The discovery of a family secret leads 12yo Nora to a world of Irish mythical beings where she must find her inner courage in a quest to save her family & the mythical world from an evil enemy. #pitmad #MG #F Hotel Between meets Books of Beginning

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

#pitmad #mg 12yo time-traveling Victorine is tasked with convincing van Gogh to keep painting for future generations. Her mission gives her the acceptance she longs for, making her question whether she should stay in 1886.

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

During a family crisis, 12yo Nora discovers old family secrets, a portal to a realm of Irish mythical beings & an evil enemy tying the worlds together. Nora must brave the ultimate quest to vanquish the enemy before it destroys the protected realm & harms her family #pitmad #MG#F

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

#pitmad #mg 12yo Victorine stumbles into van Gogh's world before he was famous through a time portal in "Starry Night." Van Gogh wants to stop painting and Victorine must ensure he overcomes his failings or she will be stuck in 1886.

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

When 12yo Nora is led by her dead Dad to a fantasy world full of Irish mythical beings, she must overcome her fainthearted ways and defeat an evil enemy that’s endangering both her family and the fantasy world’s existence. Hotel Between meets Books of Beginning. #pitmad #MG #F

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

Hubby got this T after my 1st breast cancer surgery. Amidst Dads cancer, COVID..., I finally put it on. I don’t feel stronger than anyone else, I feel blessed for family & friends support & love. instead of supermom I’m sending this to all my “super” loved ones, esp my husband.

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

The answer to last week's clue: The 6 popcorn capitals of the US are: RIDGWAY, ILLINOIS; VALPARAISO, INDIANA; VAN BUREN, INDIANA; SCHALLER, IOWA; MARION, OHIO; AND NORTH LOUP, NEBRASKA. Valparaiso is home to Orville Redenbacher.
Thanks for playing & good luck with schoolwork!

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

answer to yesterday's clue is: A mine fire has been burning beneath CENTRALIA, PA since 1962! Today's clue: What are the 6 popcorn capitals of the U.S.? Which one is home to Orville Redenbacher?
What are the state nicknames & why do they have them? answer provided next Tuesday.

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

The answer to yesterday's clue is: It is illegal to scare pigeons in MASSACHUSETTS! Today's clue: A mine fire has been burning beneath this U.S. borough since 1962.
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[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

Don’t forget: State Nickname:
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[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

answer to last week's clue: Four Corners only location in U.S. where 4 states meet-ARIZONA, COLORADO, NEW MEXICO, UTAH. The words on the monument are "Four states here meet in freedom under God."
Today's clue: In what state is it illegal to frighten pigeons from their homes?

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

yesterday's clue answer: SALT LAKE CITY buys the most jello!
I’m out the rest of this week, so today's clue encompasses several states. What is the only US location where 4 states meet? List the states
What words are written on the monument?
List each state's nickname & reason.

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

The answer to yesterday's clue was: IDAHO has the only state seal designed by a woman, EMMA EDWARDS
Today's clue: What U.S. city buys the most jello?
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[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

The answer to yesterday's clue was: NEW HAVEN, CT, birthplace of the hamburger at Louis Lunch
Today's clue: What state has the only state seal designed by a woman? what was her name?
State Nickname: Why does it have this nickname?
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2 other fun facts on this state

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

yesterday's answer was: It's illegal to bury someone in SAN FRANCISCO!
Today's clue: What U.S. City is the birthplace of the hamburger? (hint:as credited by Library of Congress)
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[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

They have to research the answer and then answer the additional questions below. We have a printed US map they can mark with a tack for each answer.
I will post the answer tomorrow but feel free to post answers or other fun facts below (just don't look before you find the answer)

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

This is a short educational activity I came up with for my kids to do each day. CLUE: It is illegal to bury someone in this U.S. City.
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[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

Hi everyone! Sorry for the empty span of posting here. I've had some personal issues to deal with the last few months. Hope everyone is holding up well with the quarantine and staying healthy! I'll be starting a series of posts with a fun daily activity for the kids.

[Sharon Werner @swernerauthor]

Finished my Christmas present! #northshirebookstore