S. L. Martin
@authorslmartin.bsky.social
I am a mother, a writer, and an educator. I love play, nature, and connection. You can check me out at authorslmartin.ca
After some busy, busy courses for school, I am finally back to some writing. Feels good!
September 17, 2025 at 3:47 AM
After some busy, busy courses for school, I am finally back to some writing. Feels good!
"The whole course of human history may depend on a change of heart in one solitary and even humble individual - for it is in the solitary mind and soul of the individual that the battle between good and evil is waged and ultimately won or lost."
(M. Scott Peck).
~ your goodness matters, friend <3
(M. Scott Peck).
~ your goodness matters, friend <3
May 26, 2025 at 11:22 PM
"The whole course of human history may depend on a change of heart in one solitary and even humble individual - for it is in the solitary mind and soul of the individual that the battle between good and evil is waged and ultimately won or lost."
(M. Scott Peck).
~ your goodness matters, friend <3
(M. Scott Peck).
~ your goodness matters, friend <3
Reading in a hammock. Does life get any better?
May 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Reading in a hammock. Does life get any better?
Write. Oooorrr... reorganize an entire bookshelf...
May 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Write. Oooorrr... reorganize an entire bookshelf...
Happy #IndiBookStoreDay
Support your local, independent bookstores today! <3
Support your local, independent bookstores today! <3
April 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Happy #IndiBookStoreDay
Support your local, independent bookstores today! <3
Support your local, independent bookstores today! <3
I felt like I had lost the thread of my current ms. So, I took myself on a mini-solo-writer's-retreat. Just me, my work and a ton of books. It was successful. Thread found ✅.
April 26, 2025 at 2:45 AM
I felt like I had lost the thread of my current ms. So, I took myself on a mini-solo-writer's-retreat. Just me, my work and a ton of books. It was successful. Thread found ✅.
"Quality school library programs are powerful boosters of student achievement that can make important contributions to improving schools in general and, in particular, closing the achievement gap among our most vulnerable learners." ~ Lance & Kachel kappanonline.org/lance-kachel...
Why school librarians matter: What years of research tell us - Kappan Online
When schools have high-quality library programs and librarians who share expertise with the entire school community, student achievement gets a boost.
kappanonline.org
February 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
"Quality school library programs are powerful boosters of student achievement that can make important contributions to improving schools in general and, in particular, closing the achievement gap among our most vulnerable learners." ~ Lance & Kachel kappanonline.org/lance-kachel...
(all of us!) "School librarians have to speak up when we see inequity, draw attention to injustice, and advocate for our learners. We cannot allow outspoken opponents and those who feign ignorance of the necessity of equity for all to stymy our work" ~ Kathy Carroll #equity #speakup #library
February 21, 2025 at 8:53 PM
"enchantment cannot be destroyed. It waits patiently for us to remember that we need it. And now when I start to look for it, there it is: pale, intermittent, waiting patiently for my return. The sudden catch of sunlight behind stained glass. The glint of gold in the silt of a stream"~ Katherine May
February 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
"enchantment cannot be destroyed. It waits patiently for us to remember that we need it. And now when I start to look for it, there it is: pale, intermittent, waiting patiently for my return. The sudden catch of sunlight behind stained glass. The glint of gold in the silt of a stream"~ Katherine May
"The last decade has filled so many of us with a growing sense of unreality. We seem trapped in a grind of constant change without ever getting the chance to integrate it. Those rolling news cycles, the chatter on social media, the way that our families have split along partisan lines"~Katherine May
February 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM
"The last decade has filled so many of us with a growing sense of unreality. We seem trapped in a grind of constant change without ever getting the chance to integrate it. Those rolling news cycles, the chatter on social media, the way that our families have split along partisan lines"~Katherine May
THIS. Yes!
(originally posted by @growwithcolby on instagram)
(originally posted by @growwithcolby on instagram)
February 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM
THIS. Yes!
(originally posted by @growwithcolby on instagram)
(originally posted by @growwithcolby on instagram)
Inspiring picture books about positive environmental change and action--people working together to better the planet. #picturebooks #kidlit
February 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Inspiring picture books about positive environmental change and action--people working together to better the planet. #picturebooks #kidlit
"One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is Love." ~ Sophocles
February 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"One word frees us of all the weight and pain in life. That word is Love." ~ Sophocles
Do you know what? I've decided that I refuse to get caught up in the rage, hatred, and fearmongering that feels rampant atm. If it comes to it, I will ALWAYS stand up for my rights and the rights of others. Until then... I think you are wonderful and strong! I choose to spread love and positivity.
February 2, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Do you know what? I've decided that I refuse to get caught up in the rage, hatred, and fearmongering that feels rampant atm. If it comes to it, I will ALWAYS stand up for my rights and the rights of others. Until then... I think you are wonderful and strong! I choose to spread love and positivity.
I wrote a draft manuscript that was so completely different than anything I have ever written before. I struggled with myself to send it to my critique partners. It's hard to know if something so new has any real legs. But - it is sent. And I am proud for trying it out. #writers
February 1, 2025 at 4:57 AM
I wrote a draft manuscript that was so completely different than anything I have ever written before. I struggled with myself to send it to my critique partners. It's hard to know if something so new has any real legs. But - it is sent. And I am proud for trying it out. #writers
Have you read #DopamineNation? Well, my personal--machine (IYKYK) is Tim Hortons tea. Yes - the disposable cup. And, for many reasons, and without judgement on others (really and truly), I have decided to part ways with it. For some that sounds small - for me it's big. But it's past time. #zerowaste
January 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Have you read #DopamineNation? Well, my personal--machine (IYKYK) is Tim Hortons tea. Yes - the disposable cup. And, for many reasons, and without judgement on others (really and truly), I have decided to part ways with it. For some that sounds small - for me it's big. But it's past time. #zerowaste
"And what is true is always good—whether it is beautiful, whether it is dark, whether it is healing, whether it is painful. Truth is always a beacon, a guiding light pointing us back to the best things in life." ~ K.M. Weiland
www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-is-i...
www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-is-i...
5 Reasons Writing Is Important to the World
As writers, are we helping or hurting the world we live in? Are we wasting our time? I say no. Here are the 5 reasons I believe writing is important.
www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com
January 25, 2025 at 5:01 AM
"And what is true is always good—whether it is beautiful, whether it is dark, whether it is healing, whether it is painful. Truth is always a beacon, a guiding light pointing us back to the best things in life." ~ K.M. Weiland
www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-is-i...
www.helpingwritersbecomeauthors.com/writing-is-i...
The world feels discouraging, atm. A LOT has happened the last few years. I haven't felt the same since before the pandemic. I'm STILL catching up. Before, I was working towards zero waste - that went out the window! So, I am resolving to work in that direction again, little by little. #zerowaste
January 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
The world feels discouraging, atm. A LOT has happened the last few years. I haven't felt the same since before the pandemic. I'm STILL catching up. Before, I was working towards zero waste - that went out the window! So, I am resolving to work in that direction again, little by little. #zerowaste
I tried my hand at darning for the first time. Tried it in fun colours on one of my daughter's play shirts. It was sort of fun!
January 20, 2025 at 6:17 AM
I tried my hand at darning for the first time. Tried it in fun colours on one of my daughter's play shirts. It was sort of fun!
My son: Mom, can you make me "Goopy le Grande" before school on Monday?
Quick deadline? No pattern? No problem!
Is it perfect? Nope! Is my son happy? Yep!
Happy I could make him happy.
Quick deadline? No pattern? No problem!
Is it perfect? Nope! Is my son happy? Yep!
Happy I could make him happy.
January 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
My son: Mom, can you make me "Goopy le Grande" before school on Monday?
Quick deadline? No pattern? No problem!
Is it perfect? Nope! Is my son happy? Yep!
Happy I could make him happy.
Quick deadline? No pattern? No problem!
Is it perfect? Nope! Is my son happy? Yep!
Happy I could make him happy.
I loved this idea:
www.12x12challenge.com/anita-yasuda... : documenting a beautiful moment from each day in a creative way. #anitayasuda #upupeverup #pbwriter
www.12x12challenge.com/anita-yasuda... : documenting a beautiful moment from each day in a creative way. #anitayasuda #upupeverup #pbwriter
Anita Yasuda - 12 x 12 Featured Author January 2025
12 x 12 member Anita Yasuda suggests exploring the relationship between documenting joyful moments and creativity. Try this daily practice!
www.12x12challenge.com
January 18, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I loved this idea:
www.12x12challenge.com/anita-yasuda... : documenting a beautiful moment from each day in a creative way. #anitayasuda #upupeverup #pbwriter
www.12x12challenge.com/anita-yasuda... : documenting a beautiful moment from each day in a creative way. #anitayasuda #upupeverup #pbwriter