Welcome to News from the Farmstead!

Spring, summer, autumn or winter, there's always something exciting happening at the farmstead. As an author of children's books, historical fiction and poetry, Maine's natural beauty and the people who live here iinspire me to write, draw and take photographs. Each season I'll share photos, poetry and perhaps a favorite recipe too. I hope that my newsletters from Maine will inspire you!

Inspired by nature and human nature, I advocate for children and families, childhood literacy and monarch butterflies in my books and on my blog at https://www.4writersandreaders.

The monarch butterfly is an endangered species that visits the farmstead each spring and summer, This year (2019) I sighted 70 monarchs and watched one of them hatch from its chrysalis. I've written several poems about monarch butterflies and this limerick was inspired by the one you see in this photo/poem. I invite you to download my FREE pdf "Fun & Learning with Monarchs" at https://4writersandreaders.com/fun-learning-with-monarchs-2/ to learn more about these amazing creatures. 
 

CLICK ON PHOTO/POEM to DOWNLOAD FREE PDF on my BLOG.


 

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May all your days be amazing!
Bette A. Stevens