Author Archives: Andrea R Huelsenbeck

About Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Andrea R Huelsenbeck is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a former elementary general music teacher. A freelance writer in the 1990s, her nonfiction articles and book reviews appeared in Raising Arizona Kids, Christian Library Journal, and other publications. She is currently working on a middle grades novel and a poetry collection.

Two Catch-Up Reviews

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

When I read a book, I like to write a review for two reasons. First, it helps me remember what the book was about and if I liked it. Second, I can post it, so people who might want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Book reviews | Tagged Beach Story, Gil Arzola, Mary Lou Cheatham, The Death of a Migrant Worker | Leave a comment

Video of the Day: Boomwhacker Medley

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Posted in Music, YouTube | Tagged Boomwhackers, HarvardTHUD | Leave a comment

Creativity and Inspiration

Posted on February 6, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Creativity is a process, not a destination. Nevertheless, it is the hope of every artist that inspiration and creativity result in works that can be shared with others, whether it’s a new interpretation of a musical piece, or a sculpture, … Continue reading →

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Video of the Day: Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Posted in Music, YouTube | Tagged Anna Akiko Meyers, Violin | Leave a comment

Video for Black History Month: Alma Thomas

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

She taught art in a Washington, DC junior high school for 35 years. Then she invented a new style of painting that became known as “Alma Stripes.” Michelle Obama purchased one of her paintings for the dining room in the … Continue reading →