School Library Journal has a nice roundup of interviews with Vince Vawter, author of Paperboy. If you haven’t read this novel, please do.
It’s a rare gem of a story that has something for everyone–readers of all ages. One of the many wonderful aspects of the story is … Read More
This our first summer in our new house. It’s fun to see what plants are popping up and blooming in our yard. Roses are always a nice surprise!… Read More
I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.
“We were all monsters and bastards, and we were all beautiful.”
~Rachel Hartman’s Seraphina
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On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
Dust of Eden by Mariko Nagai is a novel in verse about one girl’s time in a Japanese-American internment camp during World War II. It’s a sparse, poetic story that is hard to swallow because of … Read More
The Huffington Post recently came out with a great list of 50 Cities you should see in your lifetime. No surprise to anyone who’s been there, but Antigua, Guatemala is featured as #48.
I couldn’t agree more. If you want to know what life looks like around Antigua, visit … Read More
Hiking in Guatemala.… Read More
I love when someone writes the heck out of a sentence. On Thursdays, I try to post some of my favorites.
“That was the thing about tragedy. It was just sitting there, keeping you company, waiting. And you had absolutely no idea.”
~Kate DiCamillo’s Flora & Ulysses
On Wednesdays, I vow to inconsistently list some good books I’ve recently read.
(Note: This book is an adult book. Older teens would probably enjoy it too, but content-wise, it’s likely not a good fit for a younger crowd.)
gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson was a gripping, edgy, thrilling … Read More
Stay tuned for another interview round-up next Tuesday.
Today I wanted to pause a moment to discuss the round-up of essays over at The New York Times about the topic of political issues in children’s literature. Take a moment to see what other people have to say about it by … Read More
Beautiful views. Beautiful country.… Read More
