In case you’re not a book nerd, you might not know that it’s Banned Books Week. I think it’s important to recognize books that have been banned or challenged because they usually end up being some of the most influential books in terms of outlook or genre*. And without fail, they’re challenged because they make you think, deal with magical-elements-which-means-they’re-the-spawn-of-satan,
Four For Friday, Tuesday Edition
Sorry for the radio silence yesterday, but work deadlines encroach. It’s been a while since I’ve talked about Phantasma, and I blame lack of communication from Tasma’s new teacher.Still, I know she has fans in the Lurkdom. Because of that reason and because I love you all, I present Four For Friday: Little Phantasma Tuesday Edition The terrarium brought home
Secret Stashes
Every Wednesday, YA Highway asks their readership a simple question to answer on your blog. Once you answer, you your link in the comments for other readers to hop on board. This is Road Trip Wednesday. Today’s question: What does your character hide in their underwear drawer – or other secret location?I got to admit, this is something I’ve never
Holy Anole
Because of life, I got behind reading communications from Beth, something I should never not do. If I had kept up, I wouldn’t have been surprised when Tasma came home with a terrarium complete with a pair of anoles. (For those who didn’t bother to click the link, anoles are little green lizards. If you’re going for a lizard, they’re
Winding Down
Subject: end of yearHello parents, We are rapidly approaching the end of the year. It’s hard to believe. The year has gone by so fast. Our next quiz will be on Tuesday, May 25th. It will cover investigation 8 “adaptations”. The format this time will be all multiple choice using a scantron form. It will be brief. It’s been quite