I recently read a journal article that left me a little agitated. It was about the power of words and how they influence how others see us. Now, I won’t get into the details of the article and why it agitated me, but let me...
I recently read a journal article that left me a little agitated. It was about the power of words and how they influence how others see us. Now, I won’t get into the details of the article and why it agitated me, but let me...
I am sitting here wondering what to write about. I kinda wish that I had a new book review to post or something, but no such luck. To be honest, I have kinda been slacking when it comes to writing or reading anything. I did...
Sometimes being superhuman means knowing when something big is happening. That is why I am excited to tell you about a brand new website coming for the book and publishing community. Check out below the press release for The Gatekeepers Post coming February 1st! Author...
Comic books have a long history of opposition, but they have managed to survive through the years because they allow readers to feel a sense of escapism. They allow readers to feel powerful and in control. They root for the little guy and the pursuit...
YouTube Booktrailer for Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book Welcome to the new age of booktalks where Web 2.0 technologies are being utilized to make the booktalk experience a new and exciting one for librarians, teachers, and students. Lights! Cameras! Read! It’s time for booktalks to...
No one can deny that the beach has soothing qualities; the sound of the waves crashing, smell of the salt air, the warm sand under foot. You can add that same feeling at home with a few simple decor touches. Beach Bling can bring to...
…Million Dollar Chocolate Chip Cookies. Nothing is as satisfying as fresh baked cookies from the oven and the infamous Million Dollar Chocolate Chip Cookies are probably some of the best. You are probably all familiar with the story… A woman and her daughter are having lunch at and...
http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=notquitsupe-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=080278660X&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifrDirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omololu ISBN 978-0802786609 //www.youtube.com/get_player
http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=notquitsupe-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=0061490040&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifrAscendant by Diana Peterfreund ISBN 9780061490026 My brother recently asked this random question, “What mythical beast would you like to have with you in a fight?” Easy answer-Unicorn! Some of you might be shaking your heads in puzzlement over why I would pick a creature adored by...
http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=notquitsupe-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=1599904306&fc1=000000&IS2=1<1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr Magic Under Glass By Jaclyn Dolamore. Bloomsbury, 2010. 978-1-59990-430-6 Nimira is a “Trouser Girl”, which means she makes her living as a singer and dancer in a two-bit music hall. She is not a native to the land of Lorinar. When Hollin Parry, Sorcerer,...
Some of my favorite things are simple things that can make great holiday gifts. Reverse Tie-Dye is my go to summer craft, but it is so creative that it can really be used year round. Rather than adding color, this process is taking the color away....