Judy McCarty Kuhn

The late 1960s was a thrilling time to be a college student. Not only were social mores changing rapidly, college students were on the front lines of many of the most important political struggles of the day. The Other UC and Me chronicles the experiences of Judy Kuhn, who served as the editor-in-chief of the University of Cincinnati's UC News Record from 1966--1967. The book describes University of Cincinnati campus life during the Vietnam era from a journalist's perspective, covering the protest movement, the draft, civil rights, free speech, and more. Though these events transpired fifty years ago, the issues and uncertainty of the sixties parallel many of the concerns facing students in America today. This book is published as part of the University of Cincinnati's bicentiennial celebrations.

Mrs. Wright is now a member of city council, and her ingenuity creates an incredible volunteer crew. Solutions to problems from the city's babysitting crisis to the 'problem-that-can't-be-mentioned' come easy with the crew's imagination. Mr. Charlie and Erik the Red encounter invisibility; Donald fights a dinosaur; Clara saves the day; Debbie meets a World War II spy; and the entire crew travels to 1935 to attend the first major league night baseball game. History, geology, city government, and baseball mix with Mrs. Wright's magic. The volunteers learn that the "Magic Nation" is found inside everyone's imagination. According to Mrs. Wright, "Magic is using your imagination and believing in yourself. If you can do that, you can make anything happen."

It's Christmastime, and Christmas involves magic. Four Christmas stories from the Magic Nation Tales series join six new yarns and ten cookie recipes from Mrs. Wright and her magic friends. Arthur's still drawing pictures that come to life; Holly works wonders with her snow globe; Debbie maneuvers inside a video game; and Tommy performs miracles with his can of sunshine. Gabrielle continues her acting career, and Mr. Charlie, Joey's golden retriever, saves the day again. When Arthur's magic rubs off on his little sister, consequences of the magic backfire for hilarious results. Mrs. Wright and Joey receive strange Christmas gifts to round out the fun.

Mrs. Wright and her crew of volunteers orchestrate an amazing day camp for Fall City's children. The magic begins when the outdoor gazebo becomes a cozy clubhouse. Fantasy surrounds New Year's Eve, May Day, a pioneer fair, a scavenger hunt, and a talent show. Mrs. Wright still has magical, but practical, answers to the problems of growing up. The Magic Middle School Crew, soon to become the Magic Nation Freshmen, rely on her advice and friendship. Mr. Charlie, Sheila Rae, and Lily continue their fantastic, sometimes hilarious, pet-capers. Rabbits and a Guinea pig join in the fun.History, geography, modern technology, and science mix with Mrs. Wright's magic. Henry David Thoreau and James K. Polk mysteriously visit the camp. The Kentucky Derby, Celtic traditions, Cinco de Mayo, and an election pole raising all play roles in the book. The Magic Nation Day Camp inspires creative thinking, lifetime learning, and creates an understanding of human relationships.

The magic is alive The children from The Magic Nation Gift Shop are now in middle school and practicing more magic than before. Sometimes, the consequences of the magic backfire for hilarious results. Mrs. Wright, who now volunteers at the Magic Nation Playground, still has magical but practical answers to the problems of growing up.There is fantasy in The Magic Nation Playground; at the same time, reality shines through. Readers learn about many topics: the work of the Underground Railroad, birds and bugs, the game of golf, the state of Alaska, and even northern lights and eclipses The Magic Nation Playground inspires lifetime learning and creates an understanding of human needs and relationships.

The children of Falls City, Ohio are thrilled when Mrs. Isabella Wright, a former teacher and avid collector, opens a gift shop. Before long they discover the magical quality of the gifts and Mrs. Wright herself. Even the shop with its grandfather clock and resident Burmese cats is special-a real Magic Nation. Does Mrs. Wright really make warm sunny skies in November? Can she provide a snow-day just when you need one? Can she help your pets to speak to you? Just ask the children of Falls City A vocabulary and discussion section encourages readers to learn analytical and imaginative skills.