Recently I read a Young Adult novel that one of my students recommended. … Read the rest!
Category: Understanding
Are you being fooled?
Have you ever heard the phrase “snake oil salesman”? Maybe not—no one has sold “snake … Read the rest!
What is success?
I bet you think you know what success is. We all do, right? It’s not like … Read the rest!
Learning to write = learning to think
I had a realization at some point which was really helpful: I … Read the rest!
Why are authors so MEAN to their characters?
One of the things that my book club students often notice … Read the rest!
Old books=modern time travel!
A lot of kids say they “don’t like” old books—otherwise known as “classic literature.” I’m … Read the rest!
Overwhelmed by email? Don’t just spam it!
What do stories mean to YOU?
When you study literature in a traditional class, you’ll learn to look for … Read the rest!
What is systemic racism?
Recently you may have started to hear the phrase “systemic racism” a lot. It’s been in the news and in the conversations that people are having.
My goal here is not to persuade you to any political position, but just to explain a word so that you can understand what people are really talking about.
What does “system” mean?
The dictionary says that systemic means “relating to a system, especially as opposed to a particular part.” But like many dictionary … Read the rest!