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# L. Malungu

Marcus - King of the Dandelions

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## Posts

- [Reading for Curriculum Integration - Part 2 [December 2024]](https://www.lmalungu.com/reading-for-curriculum-integration-part-2-december-2024/) - I appreciate the valuable support both through comments and private messages dear friends. As an educator and parent, I am keenly aware of the challenges faced in guiding young children to acquire independent reading skills in an age where stimulating digital media is so pervasive. Until early readers can apply decoding techniques confidently enough to
- [Reading for Curriculum Integration - Part 1[November 2024]](https://www.lmalungu.com/reading-for-curriculum-integration-part-1november-2024/) - It is often the case that engaging in tasks we love sometimes take a back seat, and this my dear readers has been my experience. Though this blog series has had no new updates for the past year, please don't think for a moment ideas for its reemergence have not been percolating in my mind!
- [A Return to Humanism [October 2023]](https://www.lmalungu.com/a-return-to-humanism-october-2023/) - This posting begins with an apology to the parents and educators who have been actively following this blog series; it is my sincere hope that its delay will be worth the wait. For most of September I embarked on a magnificent journey throughout five different regions of India and was blessed to engage in amazing
- [Receiving and Transmitting Meaning [09-01-2023]](https://www.lmalungu.com/receiving-and-transmitting-meaning-09-01-2023/) - In this blog entry we explore the form and function of the written word and its relationship to meaning. Language is a framework through which the combination of phonemic utterances and abstract symbols (in the case of written script) combine to convey meaning to a collective consciousness familiar with its patterns and rhythmic structure. This
- [Learning Through Experience [08-01-2023]](https://www.lmalungu.com/learning-through-experience-08-01-2023/) - "Experience is the best teacher" is a commonly referred to phrase coined by none other than Julius Caesar. While it may have been appropriate in developing effective military strategies, its application in education is far healthier. As parents and educators, it is valuable to understand the power in fostering a learner's 'hands in the clay'
- [Nurturing a personal relationship with reading [07-01-2023]](https://www.lmalungu.com/nurturing-personal-reading-bonds/) - If you are following this blog series, you are likely counted among those who love reading. As such, it may be difficult for you to understand why others don't. There are numerous factors that may have ignited your initial interest in books and continue to fan the flames even now. For many, the most significant
- [The value in reading aloud [06-01-2023]](https://www.lmalungu.com/the-value-in-reading-aloud-06-01-2023/) - Many subscribers here will no doubt recall a plethora of childhood experiences listening to storybooks read aloud. This likely occurred as a nightly bedtime ritual or a cherished storybook circle-time in the classroom. In either case - the most essential outcome was the establishment of neurological connections associating reading with the sense-filled emotional feelings of
- [Welcome to My Blog!](https://www.lmalungu.com/welcome-to-my-blog/) - Welcome. My name is L. Malungu, author of Marcus - King of the Dandelions. I’m so happy to have you as a visitor to my blog about my new book. This project is very special to me, and I hope to share some of that excitement with you here. I’ll be using this blog to
- [Media and Events](https://www.lmalungu.com/media-and-events/) - Book signings, speaking engagements and other guest appearances by the author will be announced on this page.
- [Understanding the power of literacy [05-01-2023]](https://www.lmalungu.com/understanding-the-power-of-literacy-05-01-2023/) - It is only fitting for the first installment of this blog series to establish a collective understanding of literacy, what it entails and why it is a valuable means for an individual's growth and expansion. Often literacy is referred to simply as one's capacity to read and write, and while this is true, it is
- [Parents & Educators - Stay tuned!](https://www.lmalungu.com/educators-parents-stay-tuned/) - Dear Friends, If you engage with young children and would like to assist in their literacy development, "Nuggets for the Awakened Educator" may be a valuable resource for you. This monthly blog will provide you with resources and suggestions that will help you assist young readers become confident in their independent reading skills. If you

## Pages

- [<strong>Marcus - King of the Dandelions</strong>](https://www.lmalungu.com/) - Just like you, Marcus loves life and the world he lives in. He doesn't mind getting dirty, strives to make others happy and enjoys a great adventure!
- [Buy the Book](https://www.lmalungu.com/buy-the-book/) - Marcus - King of the Dandelions This illustrated story invites readers to join Marcus in his adventures and see the world he lives in. ORDER A COPY NOW ISBN 13 (SOFT): 9798765234228ISBN 13 (eBook): 9798765234235 Marcus Meets a Friend Join Marcus and his new friend as they explore the natural world and experience its wonders.
- [Marcus Finds His Voice](https://www.lmalungu.com/marcus-finds-his-voice/)
- [About the Book](https://www.lmalungu.com/about-the-book/) - Marcus - King of the Dandelions Similar to many of my readers, Marcus loves life and the world he lives in. He doesn't mind getting dirty, strives to make others happy and enjoys a great adventure! In a world that appears increasingly more complex and fast-paced, this book is a gentle reminder that we should
- [Educating Marcus](https://www.lmalungu.com/educating-marcus/)
- [Marcus Catches the Light](https://www.lmalungu.com/excerpt-marcus-catches-the-light/)
- [Marcus Meets a Friend](https://www.lmalungu.com/marcus-meets-a-friend/)
- [Marcus Meets a Friend](https://www.lmalungu.com/marcus-meets-a-friend-2/)
- [Marcus - King of the Dandelions](https://www.lmalungu.com/excerpt/)
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- [About the Author](https://www.lmalungu.com/about-the-author/) - As an educator and educational researcher, L. Malungu is concerned that our youngest, media savvy generation are losing the chance to experience the magic of reading, preferring instead to rely on a more passive, media-rich exposure to literature — while entertaining, movies are someone else's interpretation of a story. She has never forgotten how her
- [Gallery](https://www.lmalungu.com/gallery/) - Photos and images will be posted on this page.
- [Contact the Author](https://www.lmalungu.com/contact-the-author/)
- [Other Works](https://www.lmalungu.com/other-works/) - Other published works or upcoming books by the author will be posted on this page.

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