Skila, Author at Skila Brown

Photo Friday

Posted October 31st, 2014 by Skila & filed under I take pictures.

Quotable Thursday

Posted October 30th, 2014 by Skila & filed under I quote stuff.

I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.

“Our tongues have fallen madly in love and gotten married and moved to Paris.”
~Jandy Nelson’s The Sky is Everywhere… Read More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

Posted October 29th, 2014 by Skila & filed under I read stuff.

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

Loki’s Wolves by K. L. Armstrong and M.A. Marr has been passed around in my house from brother to brother. Finally, after the umpteenth “Mom, you really have to read this,” I sat down with the book … Read More

We Need Diverse Books!

Posted October 28th, 2014 by Skila & filed under I care about stuff.

You guys! WNDB has launched a fundraising campaign over at Indiegogo. Have you seen it? What?!? You haven’t? You are seriously missing out.

It’s a cause worth donating to, even if there weren’t any cool things you could get for your donation. But there are! Tote bags, t-shirts, … Read More

Guatemalan Monday: Camioneta edition

Posted October 27th, 2014 by Skila & filed under Guatemala.

Have you seen a brightly colored Guatemalan chicken bus?

Here’s a great link with lots of terrific photos. (Looks like he has a book too! I need to get my hands on that.) bus

There’s also a documentary, “La Camioneta”, that is a fascinating look at … Read More

Photo Friday

Posted October 24th, 2014 by Skila & filed under I take pictures.

Quotable Thursday

Posted October 23rd, 2014 by Skila & filed under I quote stuff.

I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.

“The first sentence of the truth is always the hardest.”
~David Levithan’s Two Boys Kissing… Read More

Wednesday: What I’m Reading

Posted October 22nd, 2014 by Skila & filed under I read stuff.

On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.

I could not have loved Sarah Ellis‘s new book more. Outside In is a delightful, upbeat story about a girl who makes a very unconventional friend, opening herself up to a whole new world. … Read More

Guatemalan Monday: Books on the Conflict edition

Posted October 20th, 2014 by Skila & filed under Guatemala.

If you’re an adult or older teen, looking for more information about the Conflict in Guatemala and maybe the role that the U.S. played in that violence, look no longer. Here are some titles to get you started: