Tag: Reading
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5 YA Books to Add to Your Summer TBR
Add these clean YA books to your summer TBR list! Ah summer. The perfect time to head to the beach or the lake with a cooler full of snacks and a stack of fun and flirty novels. As a writer and reader of YA, you know I love a swoony teenage romance. They’re so fun…
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10 Reasons to Keep a Reading Journal
These 10 reasons to keep a reading journal will help you get focused, stay organized, and hit your reading goals! I’m obsessed with journals. I think most writers are because we are constantly having ideas we want to write down, feelings we need to process, or lists of things to organize. I’m a recent convert…
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6 Books to Read if You’re Serious about Writing
If writing is something you want to do, these 6 books on writing will help get you started. Good writers write, but did you know they also READ? Like, A LOT? In fact, many authors, when asked how does someone become a better writer, they often suggest two things: Write a lot and read a…
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5 Mistakes You Make when Researching for Your Writing
Research is a key ingredient in writing. Even if you’re writing contemporary fiction, there will be things you need to know so your story is believable. Research is unavoidable. You need to do it. Research is CRUCIAL to historical fiction, nonfiction, or papers and essay for academic purposes. In fact, it’s probably the biggest hurdle…
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Middle Grade Book Review: New Kid
Title: New Kid Author/ Illustrator: Jerry Craft Year published: 2019 Summary: Jordan Banks is a kid from Washington Heights who wants nothing more than to go to art school. When his parents enrolled him in a prestigious private school, Jordan is one of the few kids of color in the entire school. Jordan struggles finding…
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YA Book Review: The Silence of Bones
Title: The Silence of Bones Author/ Illustrator: June Hur Year published: 2020 Summary: Seol is a damo–a female indentured servant to the police bureau, assisting the male officers with crimes dealing with women. When a noble woman is found murdered, Seol is thrust into an investigation where the primary suspect is the lead investigator. Set…
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Picture Book Review: Take a Picture of Me, James VanDerZee!
Title: Take of Picture of Me, James VanDerZee! Author/ Illustrator: Andrea Loney/ Keith Mallett Year published: 2017 Summary: A story about the photographer, James VanDerZee, his journey as an artist, and his significance during the Harlem Renaissance. Review: As a teacher, I love this book. I’m so glad it exists. This nonfiction picture book tells…
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Picture Book Review: Diary of a Spider
Title: Diary of a Spider Author/ Illustrator: Written by: Doreen Cronin/ Illustrated by: Harry Bliss Genre: Picture book, realistic fiction Year published: 2005 Summary: Funny book written in diary style about the life of a spider. Review: I love this picture book for so many reasons. First of all, it’s funny! This book takes a…
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5 Ways Create a Culture of Literacy in Your Home
“I just don’t like reading.” “I’m not a big reader.” “Reading is boring.” “Reading is hard.” The number of times I’ve heard this from both students and adults is staggering. Quite frankly, it’s terrifying. Reading is one of the single greatest skills you can give to a child to help them succeed. It improves everything…
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