A Little About Me
Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner
I am an adventure seeking explorer of the mysteries of the universe, children's book author (represented by Stephen Fraser of the Jennifer DeChiara Literary Agency), and lover of anything involving armor, archery, or swashbuckling.
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ELEPHANT APPRECIATION DAY ~ An Up Close and Personal Encounter
When you meet an elephant up close—close enough to drop a peanut into her trunk—close enough to graze her tongue with your fingers when she opens wide for a treat—and close enough to catch your reflection in her chestnut-brown eye, … Continue reading
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEART – Thank You Dr. Dave!
If you were unable to experience the total solar eclipse a few days ago, you might like to check out Dr. Dave’s experience from a village outside Barcelona. This awesome celestial event and the crowd’s display of excitement certainly spoke … Continue reading
CELEBRATING Dr. Jane Goodall on DR. JANE GOODALL DAY
April 3, 2026 is the first ever Dr. Jane Goodall Day. In honor of her vision for a better world, I’d like to share with you the few moments when my husband and I were blessed to spend a bit … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, ANCIENT WISDOM and TEACHINGS, ARCTIC WONDER, AWESOME PEOPLE, Essay, EVENTS, IN MEMORIUM
Tagged adventure, Donna Lambo-Weidner, Dr. Jane Goodall, Dr. Jane Goodall Day, Greenprint Foundation, icebergs, Ilulisaat Ice Fjord, Jane Goodall Institute, KALAALLIT NUNAAT, Ronald P. Weidner, Russell Glacier
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COOL MEMORIES IN HOT TIMES ~ A Greenlandic Escape
UGH! Looking for a moment of relief from current events and summer’s scorching heat? When our beaches, lakes, and pools are overflowing and the world at large is an inferno of WTF crazy, I take a moment and … Continue reading
Posted in ADVENTURES, ARCTIC WONDER, AWESOME PEOPLE, EVENTS, HOLIDAYS, ROAD TRIP, TRAVEL/PHOTO Themes
Tagged adventure, adventures in Greenland, Disko Bay, dog sledding Greenland, dogsledding, Donna Gwinnell Lambo-Weidner, Donna Lambo-Weidner, Greenland, Ilulissat icefjord, Ittoqqortoormiit, Jameson land, KALAALLIT NUNAAT
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BEWARE ~ THERE ARE DRAGONS EVERYWHERE ~ ESPECIALLY THE LIBRARY!
A drove of dragons filled the Fairfield/Cordelia Library last week when five kindergarten classes paid a visit on World Read Aloud Day The wind was whipping, the rain torrential, as about 100 kids, their teachers, and chaperones from the Nelda … Continue reading
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Tagged #WRAD, adventure, Betsy Bird, Children's Author, Donna Lambo-Weidner, dragon picture books, Fairfield Library, I Eat Poop-A Dung Beetle's Story, Mark Pett, Nelda Mundy, School Library Journal, Solano County Libraries, There Are No Dragons In This Book, World Read Aloud Day
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There Are No Dragons On This Road Trip…
…except for the ones in the photos documenting our recent escapades during two weeks galavanting about in Germany, Ireland, and Morocco. First stop, the Frankfurt Book Fair for the announcement of the winners for the 2024 🥳 German Children’s Literature Award … Continue reading
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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Milton C. Gull
White-capped waves lap the red sands of Cavendish Beach. As Prince Edward Island’s tourist season draws to an end, so too does the foot traffic on the isle’s rocky shore nearest to the Anne Of Green Gables Heritage Place. Historically … Continue reading
THERE WILL BE NO DRAGONS AT THE BAY AREA BOOK FESTIVAL FAMILY DAY this Saturday, May 4th
I am thrilled and honored to be part of this year’s Bay Area Book Festival Family Day! I can’t wait to share my debut picture book, “There Are No Dragons In This Book” with you at 2:30 on May 4th … Continue reading
FIRST GRADE AGAIN? Third Time’s A Charm
A white banner boasting black letters in varied sizes stretched from one end of the chalk board to the other. Mrs. Old’meany, or Pinchedpuckeredface, or I. Don’trememberhername smoothed her pleated skirt, pointed a long, rubber-tipped stick at one of those … Continue reading
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Tagged adventure in writing, author school visits, Carla Haslbauer illustrations, Donna Lambo-Weidner, Donna Lambo-Weidner Books, Napa Bookmine, NorthSouth Books, St. John Villa Academy, There Are No Dragons In This Book
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