Please welcome my guest author, Barbara Dee. She may have never experienced serious writer’s block, as this is her fourteenth middle grade novel! Her newest book is about writer’s block, and she offers a list to help with that, Books for Aspiring Writers. Unstuck by Barbara Dee Barbara Dee channels middle school in this…
Have you ever read a memoir? Isn’t it amazing how it immortalizes a part of your life? The beauty of memoirs convinces several people to write a memoir every day. After all, every life is unique and beautiful in its own way. However, some people think that they may not be able to write a…
Like a vessel on the horizon, online learning is coming into sharper focus as the future of education. You’ve seen classrooms change with the times, adapting to the digital age. But online learning isn’t just a new coat of paint on an old system – it’s a complete transformation. It breaks down traditional education boundaries,…
The United States was founded on principles of equality, justice, and the pursuit of happiness, but not everyone was allowed to vote when the country was founded. In fact, it would be centuries before all its citizens became eligible to vote. Voter suppression continues in many forms even today here in the United States. Unlike…
Choosing a hospice provider for yourself or a loved one can be a delicate issue. Allowing a stranger to care for you in your most vulnerable state requires a great deal of trust. We were fortunate to find the most amazing hospice support for my mother but it made me realize that to ensure quality…
Traveling overseas for a college education is a truly transformative experience. A dream come true for many international students, it opens doors to an entirely new world of education and offers an incredible, life-changing perspective on other countries, cultures, and ways of thinking. However, studying abroad is not without its challenges. One of the most…
I’m excited to be judging first-round Cybils this year in the categories of Easy Readers and Early Chapter Books. There were over 50 entrants for Early Chapter Books this year, and we just finished picking the shortlist. Now, round 2 judges will take over to pick the final winners — 1 in each category! There…