THE POWER OF POETRY #30: LAUREN GILMORE
Two years ago, as part of my hometown’s annual literary festival, I competed in a teen poetry slam. For winning, I was given the opportunity to open for two … Continue reading
September 3, 2015 · 1 Comment
REVIEW: AMANDA MACIEL-TEASE
The summer before Sara Wharton’s senior year was supposed to be filled with friends and parties. Instead, Sara finds herself immersed in a world that believes she’s responsible for … Continue reading
June 9, 2014 · Leave a comment
REVIEW: SHARON CREECH – HEARTBEAT
I was first introduced to Sharon Creech as a student teacher. Her ability to weave together story lines and characters that left an imprint upon readers caused me to devour … Continue reading
May 26, 2014 · 6 Comments
I’ve stopped wearing big coats.
Throughout middle school, I used to think that the diary of a wimpy kid was an autobiography of my life. You see, back in those confusing days, my stride was … Continue reading →