Category: Reading and Writing
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A Chapter Book List for Elementary and Middle Grades Kids
Another book list! This one for the kiddos. Books for the Younger Set For those just starting to read/listen to chapter books, age 5/6/7ish, these are some books that didn’t drive me bonkers. The Junie B Jones series, by Barbara Park. I know some moms find Junie B. to be rude and frustrating and well,…
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Explore International Literature: Nigeria to Japan
It’s finally time I got around to listing my next set of favorite international books. I went in order of country population, and you can find my book list from the first five countries here. Below are a few books from the next five countries. Books from Nigeria Americanah, by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie I typically…
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On Turning Forty and Writing Some More-ty
I CAN’T BELIEVE I’M OVER THE HILL, Y’ALL! As you can see, my jokes get cornier/more terrible with age. In a strange new development that is equal parts heart warming and alarming, I’m turning into my father. Did anybody else feel this way, turning 40? I still feel young, and I have to remind myself…
Mercy in the Madness 