Over the years what books have helped shape you as a person? Two books that had a lot of influence over me as a kids were The Giver and Island…
Should we be challenging our kids to read these controversial stories?
Do you remember your Freshman English class when you were required to read To Kill a Mockingbird and then discuss afterwards in class? How about The Catcher in the Rye?…
The First American Soldiers
Memorial Day is a time when Americans stop to reflect on the sacrifices that our soldiers have made for their country over the years. While it’s also an extra day…
Reading the Books vs. Watching the Movies
You may have noticed that not only do I like to read books, but I love to watch movies. Oftentimes, the books I read are in preparation for a much-anticipated…
How has the Harry Potter Book Series impacted worldwide Literacy?
Some people have called it the Harry Potter Literacy Phenomenon. The main idea is that children, especially boys, like to read more thanks to Harry Potter helping to raise worldwide…