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”
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An Exercise in Characterization
As many of you know I am in the final phase of draft 1 of my first novel. I’m in the process of tying up loose ends in the plot and bringing forth a resolution. This is definitely the hardest part thus far of writing as I’m trying to make sure that all conflicts areContinue reading “An Exercise in Characterization”
Book Worm or Social Butterfly?
I am currently enrolled in a course on teaching writing and during this course the class is reading the book, In the Best Interest of Students by Kelly Gallagher. In his book, Kelly discusses some of the strengths and weaknesses of the current Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts. I’m a big fan of GallagherContinue reading “Book Worm or Social Butterfly?”
Writing Down the Bones
November is National Novel Writing Month also known as NaNoWriMo. Each year thousands of writers nationwide commit to writing a 50,000 word novel in one month. That equates to 1,667 words per day. It’s a huge commitment and although I’m quite intrigued about the discipline I have decided not to participate this year. I am,Continue reading “Writing Down the Bones”
Nine in 9th
As my summer vacation comes to a close I am looking forward to new beginnings. Over the summer I read the book, The Book Whisperer by Donalyn Miller. This book was written by a teacher of intermediate Language Arts. She is so passionate about reading in her classroom it is difficult not to question everyContinue reading “Nine in 9th”
A Book Review: Go Set a Watchman (May Contain a Spoiler!)
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: Go Set a Watchman Author: Harper Lee Publisher: Penguin Random House Copyright Date: 2015 Last fall when the information about theContinue reading “A Book Review: Go Set a Watchman (May Contain a Spoiler!)”
An Inspiration Board (for a reader)
One of my more recent struggles has been to come up with the perfect gift for my little sister on her graduation day. My sister is so important and unique to me that I wanted to find the perfect gift to show her how much I care. For weeks I scoured Pinterest and top blogContinue reading “An Inspiration Board (for a reader)”
A Book Review: Where Things Come Back
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: Where Things Come Back Author: John Corey Whaley Publisher: Atheneum Copyright Date: 2011 I recently found myself as an audience toContinue reading “A Book Review: Where Things Come Back”
Motivating Readers and Myself
Yesterday, I took part in a very motivating Professional Development session at the public school where I work. It was a collaborative meeting that focused on the transition from 8th grade Language Arts to the freshman level, which I teach. I was particularly motivated and recharged during our discussion about teaching reading. It’s true thatContinue reading “Motivating Readers and Myself”
Love Me Some Young Adult Fiction
If you were to ask me to describe my idea of a perfect day my description would in some way involve a trip to a bookstore with a follow-up reading session in a nearby coffee house. My husband and I both possess the gift to linger amongst books in bookstores or libraries for hours atContinue reading “Love Me Some Young Adult Fiction”
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