The town of White Rock has always lived in fear of the deadly gas known as “Bomb’s Breath,” but now it’s up to Hope to find the one thing that may stop the danger for good. SLJ said of the first book, “[readers] not ready for the violence of ‘The Hunger Games’ will enjoy the…
Category: Young Adult Books
A Creature of Moonlight is fairy-tale fantasy at its best
“This book’s greatest strength lies in the vivid woodland scenes and the rich detail that describes the mystical pieces of Marni’s tale.” —School Library Journal As the only heir to the throne, Marni should have been surrounded by wealth and privilege, not living in exile—but now the time has come when she must choose between…
Book review: ‘Death Coming Up the Hill’ tackles racism, war, family through verse
Here is my latest review in Deseret News: “DEATH COMING UP THE HILL,” by Chris Crowe, HMH Books for Young Readers, $16.99, 208 pages (f) (ages 14 and up) This gritty tale in Haiku-like poetry takes place in 1968 — a year that saw the Tet Offensive, the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and…
See the world from a kid’s-eye view with MATILDA, a modern fairytale (with study guides)
Matilda is a children’s novel by British author Roald Dahl. It was published in 1988 by Jonathan Cape in London, with 232 pages and illustrations by the notable illustrator Quentin Blake. The story is about Matilda Wormwood, an extraordinary child with ordinary and rather unpleasant parents. It was adapted into an audio reading by Joely…
Standards for Reading Professionals From My Children’s Literature Syllabus
College of Education Department of Literacy Boise State University ED-LTCY 346- 1154 Children’s Literature CLICK HERE to see the full syllabus. Instructor: Michael Strickland, M.A. Here are the International Reading Association Standards for Reading Professionals as they apply to classroom teachers. Through participating in this course, you should be able to: Understand major theories and empirical…
Middle schoolers a mystery? An educational seminar with Cynthia Tobias
The Northwest Nazarene University Wesley Center in partnership with Focus on the Family is pleased to offer an educational seminar for youth pastors, teachers, parents and anyone interested in better understanding the mysterious world of middle school. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Brandt Center…
What is children’s literature?
Anyone who writes down to children is simply wasting his time. You have to write up, not down. . . . Some writers for children deliberately avoid using words they think a child doesn’t know. This emasculates the prose and . . . bores the reader. . . . Children love words that give them…
If You’re Not The Lead Dog, The View Never Changes: A Leadership Path for Young Adults
Be a good role model. To earn respect, it’s important to show that you know your stuff. People will respect and listen to you if they know you are knowledgeable in your field. Be clear about your rules and expectations. Whether you’re the CEO of a company or the manager of a team of four people, it’s…
81 Journaling Prompts That Will Break Creative and Emotional Ruts: (and Get You Thinking Productively)
Start exploring your subconscious desires, and break out of creative and emotional blocks with the help of this book 81 Journaling Prompts That Will Break Creative and Emotional Ruts: (and Get You Thinking Productively) Journaling is a great way not only to express yourself, but perhaps more importantly to peak into your own inner world…
The Maze Runner Movie Tie In Covers Revealed
“Take a deep breath before you start any James Dashner book.“- Deseret News From the Trade Paperback edition. “James Dashner’s illuminating prequel [The Kill Order] will thrill fans of this Maze Runner [series] and prove just as exciting for readers new to the series.” – Shelf Awareness THE MAZE RUNNER movie tie-in editions (available both…
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