Anna Rose has a passion for telling timeless stories through journalism and novels—whether it’s the tale of an Olympic athlete or a heroine who lived 100 years ago. She loves classic books + flowers!
Discovering Emily: An Enlightening Look at Maud Hart Lovelace’s Research for “Emily of Deep Valley”
My article about Maud Hart Lovelace's research for "Emily of Deep Valley" appeared in the Winter 2022 issue of the Betsy-Tacy Society's newsletter, "Deep Valley Sun"
Sarah Mackenzie on Favorite Authors, Little Women, and Her Upcoming Picture Books
My new interview with Sarah Mackenzie of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast!
From One Writer to Another
With the assistance of a helpful librarian at the Kerlan Collection of the University of Minnesota Libraries, I was recently able to acquire some scans of Maud Hart Lovelace’s research materials ...
Quotes & Training Updates! – U.S. Women Prep for Winter Cup and Beyond
It’s an exciting time for U.S. gymnastics fans! For the first time since 2019, the U.S. women will be performing at an Elite domestic competition—the 2021 Winter Cup.
A Delightful Discovery for “Gone-Away Lake” Fans?
Earlier this year, I contacted the Kerlan Collection at the University of Minnesota to do some research on two of my favorite authors, Maud Hart Lovelace and Elizabeth Enright. I was particularly curious about early drafts of Enright’s Melendy or Gone-Away Lake novels ...
Sunisa Lee on NCAA, Becoming a Senior, and More
Stylish Sunisa Lee is currently one of the best gymnasts in the United States. Training at Midwest Gymnastics Center, Lee has competed at several international competitions, winning gold medals at each one.
Heading to Tokyo! FIG Releases Roster of Qualified Athletes for the Olympics
At long last, both the teams and individual berths to qualify to the Olympic Games are now confirmed! It’s been a complicated path to qualification for the athletes ...
10 Athletes Who Could Surprise at the Games | Tokyo Olympics | Inside Gymnastics
At every Olympic Games, there are always surprises – whether it’s an unexpected performance, an incredible score, or a new star rising to the top. We’ve compiled a list of 10 amazing athletes who could end up surprising in Tokyo!
Family Tree Magazine May/June 2020
My article "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" in this issue of Family Tree Magazine describes "how to find and use a lesser-known memento: signatures."
Inspired by Montgomery: Streatfeild, Sutton, and A Fun Supposition
I have often thought it interesting that my two favorite authors, L.M. Montgomery and Noel Streatfeild, should have such different writing styles. Iwas so focused on the differences between these authors that I was surprised to find a possible connection...
On Revisiting Little Women and Parallels to the Penderwicks
I recently reread Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women. When I first read this book two years ago, in February 2018, I immediately added it to my list of treasured favorite novels. I couldn’t put the book down once I started it, and I found the same to be true even in rereading. There’s something so compelling about this age-old classic...
The Novels of Elizabeth Enright: An Overview
I’ve been rereading the novels of Elizabeth Enright for the past few months, because they’re *so* re-readable and absolutely perfect for this time of year. For me, there is such a sense of delight in Enright’s familiar descriptions of summers in the countryside...
News, Notes, Quotes: Morgan Hurd and Riley McCusker on Classics, Pan Ams, and Beyond
2020 Olympic hopefuls and 2018 World gold medalists Morgan Hurd and Riley McCusker participated in a conference call today to answer questions from the media regarding the 2019 elite season.
Pat of Silver Bush: Thoughts & Analysis
After promising to do so in my last blog post, it is finally time to post my brief analysis on the Pat Gardiner series by L.M. Montgomery! I’m excited to share my thoughts on these wonderful books. 🙂
Join Me for a Summer of Vintage Children’s Books!
I hope you will join me for a fun reading challenge! For twelve weeks this summer, I’m reading one vintage children’s book a week from this list. For this list, I’ve chosen classic kid lit published in the 1930s-50s that evokes a fun summery feel!