Shelley Harwayne se více než třicet let věnovala newyorským veřejným školám, kde působila jako učitelka, metodička, spoludirektorka projektu psaní na Teachers College, zakládající ředitelka Manhattan New School a superintendentka obvodu č. 2 v New Yorku. Po celém světě pracovala jako konzultantka a hlavní řečníčka a s nakladatelstvím Heinemann publikovala řadu knih a videí. Napsala také dvě dětské knihy.
The book explores the emergence of writing workshops in classrooms, emphasizing the importance of genuine curiosity and individual choice in fostering creativity. It highlights the quality conversations and the role of engaging children's literature in creating a vibrant and intentional learning environment, transforming the school day into a lively space for craft and expression.
Young and old alike find snow globes irresistible. It's so tempting to hold these glass domes in your hands, to shake them gently or turn them upside down. They call to mind winter wonderland scenes, favorite childhood toys and most of all, the places we have visited around the world. In Snow All Over the Globe, Shelley Harwayne and her grandson Ben Harwayne pay tribute to these treasured collectibles. By sharing the history and science connected to snow globes, they have enriched the role snow globes play in our lives. Readers will discover what snow globe makers have done to prevent the water in the globe from freezing, how they experimented with different materials to make realistic fake snowflakes, and how they managed to make those snowflakes fall slowly. Additionally, readers will learn about the very first snow globe and the changes in the production of snow globes over the years. Along the way, readers will delight in learning which presidents collected snow globes, when snow globes have popped up in movies and television shows and some of the more surprising uses of snow globes. Salt and pepper shakers, pencil sharpeners, and music boxes are among the many novelty snow globes that have been manufactured. Whether you own dozens of snow globes, just a few or even long to purchase your very first one, this book will make you proud to be an admirer of snow globes.