http://www.redroom.com/blog/margriet-ruurs/feed Samples of blogs en http://www.redroom.com/blog/margriet-ruurs/from-specific-comes-universal <p>That is what one of my publishers once told me. And I've learned that it is so true. If I tell you a story about a specific event, you will take it to your own experiences and recognize it as a universal story.My book My School in the Rain Forest (Boyds Mills Press, 2009) showcases one child in different countries around the world. The United Nations' Bill of Rights states that all children have ...</p> <p><a href="http://www.redroom.com/blog/margriet-ruurs/from-specific-comes-universal">read more</a></p> http://www.redroom.com/blog/margriet-ruurs/from-specific-comes-universal#comments Peace Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:36:34 -0800 Margriet Ruurs 167856 at http://www.redroom.com http://www.redroom.com/blog/margriet-ruurs/may-2008 <p>I just returned from the IRA Convention in Atlanta, Georgia. I spoke to teachers and shared my Power of Poetry presentation. Did several autographing sessions and enjoyed meeting educators from all around the world.Now I look forward to a week of school visits in British Columbia before having a summer to write! </p> <p><a href="http://www.redroom.com/blog/margriet-ruurs/may-2008">read more</a></p> http://www.redroom.com/blog/margriet-ruurs/may-2008#comments IRA Convention Sat, 10 May 2008 23:00:44 -0700 Margriet Ruurs 28031 at http://www.redroom.com