I recently interviewed the local author of the Nurse Florence children’s book series. Michael Dow is a registered nurse. He has written every book in this series. According to Dow, Nurse Florence is a book series that helps kids learn more about their bodies and how they work, while also honoring the historic champion of the nursing profession, Florence Nightingale. Dow has an extensive collection of Florence Nightingale memorabilia, including a first edition of “Notes On Nursing,” published in 1860.

 I like smoothies! Why? A smoothie is a good source of protein and energy, it tastes good as well as it’s easy to make, and it’s on the go. I make one every morning before I go to school and even on the weekends, too, and so does my dad! Here is one of the recipes my dad makes for me.

 Make yourself feel fruity with a berry blast!

Ingredients:

 • 1 cup ice

• ó medium banana

• ó cup of vanilla ice cream

• ó teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup blueberries

• . cup milk

• Fresh mint on top!

There has been lots of fun in town for those who enjoy basketball. Phoenix Mercury had two Open House events, one in March and another in April. Also, this year Phoenix was the host for the NCAA Men’s Final Four, and April 5–8 there were many fun events. I have been so lucky to participate in a Mercury Open House, to be part of the Men’s Final Four Dribble event presented by Buick, and to go to the Men’s Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One.

I've been doing fencing  for three months and I love it. I will share what this sport is and why you should try it.

The Nurse Florence series, a medical book series that is used to educate children, has illustrators of all ages, from 15 up. Michael Dow, a Registered Nurse in Tucson, has written every book of the extensive series.

Our family had the opportunity to attend the Fan Fest celebration in Phoenix for the Men’s NCAA Final Four basketball tournament. At this event we celebrated men’s basketball and all the teams that made it to the NCAA tournament. We started the event with the Final Four Dribble from Heritage Square to the Phoenix Convention Center. Before the Dribble began, there were food trucks, music, and other fun activities to participate in by the starting line. The Dribble was for children 18 and younger, and we all received T-shirts and basketballs.