<![CDATA[Author Website - Ramona\'s Blog]]>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:48:48 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[A wonderful visit with Saint John's Program for Real Change]]>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 20:06:28 GMThttps://www.ramonathomasauthor.com/ramonas-blog/a-wonderful-visit-with-saint-johns-program-for-real-changeThis summer, I was honored to visit Saint John's Program for Real Change in Sacramento, California. The nonprofit is known as a safe space for women and children that provides assistance in a number of fields, including children and family services, financial education, career training, and more.

During my visit, I was moved by the warm welcome from Saint John's teachers and students. The classroom where I read "On a Treasure Hunt for Words" had been beautifully decorated and the young listeners were polite and attentive. 
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This visit left me impressed and inspired! In a world that can be challenging to navigate, organizations like Saint John's are truly dedicated to helping women succeed. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to share Jetta's Adventures with this incredible community of educators, students, and hard-working volunteers! 
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]]><![CDATA[A fun event!]]>Tue, 05 Nov 2024 23:31:19 GMThttps://www.ramonathomasauthor.com/ramonas-blog/a-fun-eventOver the weekend, I was thrilled to share Jetta's Adventures with those who attended a book fair at Center of Praise Ministries in Sacramento!
​If you wanted to attend but didn't have the opportunity, please stay tuned and I'll be sure to let you know when my next author's event will take place. 
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]]><![CDATA[Helping little learners explore their potential!]]>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:14:56 GMThttps://www.ramonathomasauthor.com/ramonas-blog/helping-little-learners-explore-their-potentialWe know that reading with children helps them to develop their language and comprehension abilities, but it does even more. Reading with young ones helps them to see their own potential. Every book they read introduces them to a new aspect of life, giving them more possibilities to explore! So, let's continue to educate our little ones by reading to them as much as we can! 
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]]><![CDATA[Ease your child's 'first day fears' by reading "Jetta's Exciting Journey to Kindergarten" with them!]]>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 05:49:42 GMThttps://www.ramonathomasauthor.com/ramonas-blog/ease-your-childs-first-day-fears-by-reading-jettas-exciting-journey-to-kindergarten-with-them
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]]><![CDATA[Educators: Check out this FREE Session!]]>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:53:45 GMThttps://www.ramonathomasauthor.com/ramonas-blog/educators-check-out-this-free-sessionAn upcoming 45-minute session will feature literacy experts who will:
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]]><![CDATA["On a Treasure Hunt for Words" wins an award!]]>Sun, 14 Apr 2024 21:51:36 GMThttps://www.ramonathomasauthor.com/ramonas-blog/on-a-treasure-hunt-for-words-wins-an-awardThis week, I was thrilled to learn that "On a Treasure Hunt for Words," my first book in the Jetta's Adventures series, was a winner at the 2024 International Impact Book Awards! 

I'm so grateful to my friends, family members, and to the many readers who've expressed appreciation for Jetta's curiosity and quest for knowledge. Thank you so much for your support, this award is for all of us! 
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]]><![CDATA[The power of a good book!]]>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:32:20 GMThttps://www.ramonathomasauthor.com/ramonas-blog/the-power-of-a-good-book
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