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Can you think of a time you tried to be helpful but only made things worse? You know, when you tried to fix a problem but ended up creating a bigger […]
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Seriously – if you haven’t read the first six books of the Hilo series yet, you’re missing out. Whether you’re a parent or kid looking for a laugh/adventure, these books […]
It can be an up-hill struggle to get kids excited about reading in this day and age that is so digitally focused. When you consider all the distractions out there […]
Female Writers Creating Strong Female Characters in Graphic Novels Mariko Tamaki Notable Work: This One Summer (2014), Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me (2019) Mariko Tamaki is a writer […]
Ah, the joy of childhood reading – escaping into strange worlds, meeting unusual companions and maybe even learning some lessons in friendship or bravery. But wait! Not so fast, young […]
Ahh, election season – a time when family dinners become arguments, and you scroll through your social media feed seeing nothing but campaign slogans. Have no fear, my politically inquisitive […]