Dog Ear

I hold a monthly book discussion group geared toward homeschoolers between the ages of 9 and 12. This month, we read Neil Armstrong is my Uncle and Other Lies Muscle Man McGinty Told Me (read my review here) by debut author Nan Marino.

Nan shared many things with the kids including: a Life magazine from 1969 discussing Armstrong’s famous walk, official US postage stamps released to celebrate the moon walk, an original metal slinky (the good kind you can’t get anymore), astronaut ice cream, and the first book she ever wrote (a children’s picture book).

Nan also encourage the children to keep at it, whether it be writing or some other dream. She received hundreds of rejection letters before Neil Armstrong was accepted.

A lovely visit for a wonderful book. Here are some pictures:

Nan Stands on Ramble Street

Nan Teaches the Kids How to Dance the Alley Cat

Stamps from 1969

More pictures here.