Parents love good children’s books just as much as young people like adult reads. How do you categorize a book’s age appropriateness? Sometimes what’s fun for you is the best way to decide—ah-hem—as long as the maturity level is taken into account. So you have the afternoon free. It’s raining. No school. No work. Just […]
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How Winter Holidays Can Help Us Make Heartfelt Changes
When the Dreidels are put away, the Christmas trees taken down and the Mkekas are set aside, there is little to celebrate until spring. Or is there? Despite the nationally recognized winter holidays, in the first few months of the calendar year, there’s often little nod to the heart behind them. It’s time for that […]
4 Ways Writing Improves Your Life
There’s nothing more enjoyable than writing and being around others who love to write. At conferences, clubs, or workshops with new and seasoned writers, it feels inspiring to be around others who love the craft. Just this weekend, I connected over coffee with Jack Monroe, a great writer of political intrigue tales for young readers. And simply […]
6 Picks: Books That Will Scare the Bejeebers Out of You!
We all like a good scare from time to time, but admittedly, I like the kind that I can switch off when I want. You know. You’re watching a haunting flick, the scene grows still, the ax is about to drop, and then suddenly…Yup, it’s time for popcorn. I’ll gladly grab the snacks. Just another […]