Top Ten Children’s Classics
When I was a high school student, my siblings and I had a private newspaper. The editors of this paper had a limited readership, but great confidence. And in one…
Read moreDear Reader: The Girl You’re Going to Be
Dear Reader, One of the striking things about growing up is that the author begins addressing the preface to you. When you were very small, books didn’t have prefaces at…
Read moreSingle Line Story Tag
Well, guess what? It’s time for another story tag! Today’s tag is all about brevity—in fact, it’s a challenge to put an entire story into a single line! I was…
Read moreThe Case for History
I thought I’d open this post with a quote. There are some good quotes about history. Accordingly, I googled history quotes . . . A quarter of an hour later,…
Read moreRocket Science for Babies—Book Review
This book was totally another impulse-borrow. Rocket Science for Babies. It was part of a series. My public library had Organic Chemistry for Babies, too. I just had to see…
Read moreGood and Great: Outstanding Literature in Education
Alright, ladies and gentlemen! It’s time for another peep into Webster’s Dictionary. Today we’re taking a look at the role of good and great—outstanding—literature in education. When I looked up…
Read moreMozart: The Boy Who Changed the World with His Music—Book Review
I love obscure books. I love reading obscure books. I love reviewing obscure books. The only thing I don’t love about obscure books is trying to source them, after somebody…
Read moreLily and the Paper Man—Book Review
I really didn’t need another public library book. I already had a review title halfway read, a church library book halfway read, a Victorian novel halfway read, and a musical…
Read moreAs the Heavens Are Higher: On Sale Today
Good morning, everyone! And Happy Valentine’s Day. I’d like to say I looked ahead and noted on my schedule that the second Monday in February was the 14th . .…
Read moreInterview with Maria Miller of Math Mammoth
I am so excited to have the opportunity to welcome our interview guest, Maria Miller of Math Mammoth. Maria has a master’s degree in mathematics, and over twenty years of…
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