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    american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • girl heroine • girl power • historical fiction • mighty girl • upper middle grade • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 • WRITING May 24, 2022

    Happy 254th Birthday, Dolley Madison!

    Let’s hear it for the Birthday Girl! Dolley Payne Todd Madison turns 254 years young on May 20. The U.S. Postal Service issued this stamp on her 212th birthday in 1980. She was the fourth of eight c...
    dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • Georgetown • girl heroine • historical fiction • middle grade Oct 25, 2021

    The Ghost of Dolley Madison

    Have you ever taken a tour of the White House? According to local legend, it is the most haunted building in Washington, DC. It’s no wonder, especially when we reflect back on the tumultuous times t...
    american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • publishing • self publishing • upper middle grade • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 • WRITING May 26, 2021

    Book Fair Featured Speaker on Historical Research

    american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • publishing • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 May 26, 2021

    Dolley Madison’s Fairy Butter — Recipe

    Legendary for her entertaining, Dolley Madison spent an astronomical $50 a day on food while living at the President’s House. Fairy butter was among her favorite recipes, and she often served it to ...
    american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • Georgetown • girl heroine • girl power • historical fiction • HUMOR • middle grade • mighty girl • publishing • war of 1812 Apr 11, 2021

    Dolley Madison’s Woodbury Cinnamon Teacakes – Recipe

    1 large egg, separatedpinch of salt1 cup sugar1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla1 cup flour2 tablespoons melted butter1 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon ground ci...
    american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • revolutionary war • upper middle grade • VIRGINIA • war of 1812 • WRITING Apr 11, 2021

    The White House Easter Roll

    On Easter Monday way back in 1810, Dolley Madison hosted America’s first Egg Roll out on the hilly lawn of the Capitol. The children competed to see whose hard-boiled egg would travel the farthest d...
    american revolution • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • girl heroine • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • museums • publishing • revolutionary war Nov 15, 2020

    Thanksgiving Recipe – Cornwallis’ Favorite Yams

    As you’re pondering your menu, here’s a delicious one! It’s the recipe for General Cornwallis’ favorite yams, straight from the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission! Susanna and her mother s...
    american revolution • dolley madison • ELEMENTARY SCHOOL • fiction • girl power • historical fiction • middle grade fiction • mighty girl • revolutionary war • RICHMOND • upper middle grade • VIRGINIA • WRITING Nov 6, 2020

    Interview With Suanne Schafer

    INTERVIEW: LIBBY MCNAMEE, AUTHOR OF “SUSANNA’S MIDNIGHT RIDE” Posted by Suanne | Nov 3, 2020 | Interviews | 0  I’m chatting today with Libby McN...
    american revolution • fiction • historical fiction • HUMOR • revolutionary war • self publishing • upper middle grade Mar 25, 2018

    BIG NEWS – “Susanna’s Midnight Ride” Coming Soon!

      I’ve decided to take the plunge and self-publish my book!  Here is the cover — TA DA!!! More as it happens navigating this new world!!   Libby...

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