My mailbox brought me another small surprise. I received a check from Highlights for Children Magazine. In my list of goals, Highlights was due next year. So I skipped a step and moved on up. I'm very excited to see what the year will bring now.

I'm currently working on another submission for Highlights and revising with suggestions from the editor.

I enjoy writing non-fiction for children, but I have had even more fun doing these pieces which highlights kids who are making a difference in the world. It surprises me each time I do the research. The kids today are smart, innovative, and goal oriented!

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I almost fainted in front of the mailbox. I pulled a huge stack of work mail for my hubby and hidden inside was one small envelope for me. Inside was a contract from Highlights Magazine requesting to purchase my story about Sydney Martin for the Gallant Kids section.

Highlights!? SCREAM!!! Beware publishing World...I've reached another goal and this mean the book goal is next in line.

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May 17th celebrates Norwegian Constitution Day. The Pacific Northwest shows off it's Scandinavian heritage with a huge parade and day of celebration in Ballard, WA.

Rice Cream (Riskrem)
A Heavenly rice cream pudding with an almond hidden inside.
By Ingeborg Nordheim from Grytting, Norway (translated by Sverre Nordheim)

Ingredients:
3/4 cup white rice (not Minute Rice)
1 tsp salt
1 qt. milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp almond extract
2 cups heavy cream, whipped and sweetened to taste
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
1 whole almond

Directions:
Bring milk to boil. Wash rice and add to hot milk, with sugar to taste. Simmer over med heat until well cooked (25 to 35 min). Remove from heat and stir in gelatin which has been dissolved in a little hot water. Add raisins, sugar and butter. Allow to cool well. Whip the cream and fold into rice pudding.

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Wacky Dream Story Contest
Entry Fee: $10 for adults. Young authors (17 and under) free
Deadline: May 30, 2009
Send Stories for Children Magazine a short story for children ages 12 and under about a wacky dream. You can either write about a dream you've actually had or about a dream one of your characters has. It's up to you, but remember the story has to be for children ages 12 and under. This means no sexual content, violence, or anything related to drugs.
Submissions are due: March 1, 2009 thru May 30, 2009
Who can enter? Adults and Children (17 and under)
Contest Fees: Adults $10
Children 17 & under FREE
Contest Prizes:
The Top Three stories for both categories will be published in the following months-
1st place in the July 2009 SFC issue
2nd place in the August 2009 SFC issue
3rd place in the September 2009 SFC issue
On top of being published in Stories for Children Magazine our Top Three Winners in both categories will also receive-
For Adults -
1st Place: A year subscription to Children's Writers put out by The Institute of Children’s Literature.
2nd Place: Writer's Little Instruction Book: Craft & Technique by Paul Raymond Martin published by Writer's Digest
3rd Place: Writer's Little Instruction Book: Getting Published by Paul Raymond Martin published by Writer's Digest
For Youth (17 and under)- a $10 gift certificate to a store of their choice.
To find out more visit http://storiesforchildrenmagazine.org/WackyDreamStoryContest.aspx

In case you haven't heard, I made it through three interviews and was offered the job as proofreader at Stories for Children Magazine.

I've followed this magazine online, since it's start and even contributed a story or two. The growth of this once small e-zine is incredible. I look forward to working with the great people at SFC and can't wait to see what and where the magazine will lead all of us.

Writers: Check my blog on occasion and whenever possible I will pass on information about submission needs.

Readers: This monthly magazine for 3-12 year olds has a little something for everyone.

Haven't heard of SFC Magazine? We'd love for you to stop by and check it out. CHECK IT OUT

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Love beautiful jewelry? Love seeing kids who totally rock! Here is the link to my amazing WIP star:

SYD ROCKS NECKLACES

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