Also posted on TheJhub.com The whodunit is smartly paced and intricately plotted. Best of all, the reveal is actually worth all the buildup. Thrillers too often fly off the rails in their final moments, but the author’s steady hand keeps everything here on track. Fully absorbing. – Kirkus Reviews *** It’s a murder mystery on…
Meet Danitra Brown, “the most splendiferous girl in town”
“Choose whatever box you like, Mike. Just don’t put me in one, son. Believe me, I won’t fit.” ― Nikki Grimes, Bronx Masquerade Named a Coretta Scott King Honor Book as well as an ALA Notable Book, this touching collection of 13 poems about two African American girls named Zuri Jackson and Danitra Brown, is…
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…
Beliefs about learning for my children’s literature class
Experiences in ED-LTCY 346 class at Boise State University are based on the following beliefs about learning: (adapted from Dr. Kathy Short) Learning is an active process. o We will immerse ourselves in reading and responding in a variety of ways. Learning is a social process of collaboration with others. o We will explore…
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…
Creativity 101 – What Makes a Good Poem?
As we begin to look at our poems in more depth, here are some of the rubrics and ideas we will be using: What makes a good poem? – Short Poems What is Good Poetry (What Makes Good Poetry)? – PoetrySoup What Makes a Good Poem? – Marilyn Singer How to Critique Poetry: 9 Steps…
Andy Warhol – The Complete Picture
Andy Warhol August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987 was an American artist who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. His works explore the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture and advertisement that flourished by the 1960s. After a successful career as a commercial illustrator, Warhol became a…
Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site
” A standout picture book, especially for those who like wheels with their dreams” – Booklist Do you have one of those two or three year-olds who is fascinated with all things construction related: excavators, backhoes, front end loads, bulldozers? Does your preschooler wear a hard hat around the house? When you’re driving in the…
Young People's Pavilion 