My experience in the classroom and with online teacher forums has led me to question the recent pushback from families and stakeholders over curriculum. While it may seem like a new trend that has today’s educators hyper-vigilant about what they post and send home, it is far from a new experience in the profession. InContinue reading “My Favorite Banned Books”
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What I Read in England
Over the past two summers, I’ve been taking classes for my Master’s in English. So many of those courses required me to read works of literature selected by an instructor. While many of them were enjoyable reads like Station Eleven, there was a missing element to my reading life: Choice. This is my first summerContinue reading “What I Read in England”
Hot British Boyfriend: A Book Review
Title: Hot British Boyfriend Author: Kristy Boyce Publisher: HarperTeen Copyright Date: 2021 After the most embarrassing event of her life becomes a viral video and the death of her reputation, Ellie Nichols puts an ocean between herself and her school in DC by enrolling in a prestigious study abroad program in ENGLAND. Throwing herself into her studies at EmbertonContinue reading “Hot British Boyfriend: A Book Review”
Slowly But Surely…
The school year is now in full swing and I am ready to get back into my personal reading habits. The first few weeks of school involve a lot of adjustment and resting once I finally get home. As I am beginning to settle into what will be my new routine I feel myself cravingContinue reading “Slowly But Surely…”
Dear Half-Price Books
Dear Half-Price Books, I was introduced to you at such a young age. The prospect of picking out books for myself was something I fell in love with instantly. You taught me that quality books don’t always have to come from the Best Sellers section at Barnes and Noble. And I learned from lingering in yourContinue reading “Dear Half-Price Books”
A Book Review: I Am the Messenger
The following is a book review by The Ameri Brit Mom. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of The Ameri Brit Mom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, and outside influences. Title: I Am the Messenger Author: Markus Zusak Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Copyright Date: 2005 One of my favorite books of allContinue reading “A Book Review: I Am the Messenger”
A Book Review: Orphan Train
The following is a book review by theameribritmom. This post expresses the genuine opinion and experiences of theameribritmom and is in no way endorsed by authors, publishers, and outside influences. photo credit: http://www.goodreads.com/book/photo/15818107-orphan-train Title: The Orphan Train Author: Christina Baker Kline Publisher: William Morrow (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers) Copyright Date: 2013 The Orphan Train highlights theContinue reading “A Book Review: Orphan Train”
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