What are College Students Reading for Fun?

A recent assignment had me curious as to what college age students (18-20) would read on their own decision.  This is a completely unscientific analysis, but I have about 120+ students this semester, so I think it’s slightly indicative of what this age group is interested in reading.  Mostly, students are interested in reading –… Continue reading What are College Students Reading for Fun?

Composition: 5 Useful Books for Teaching Writing

  Teaching writing can often a more subjective process, but there are many books published that propose help for not only teachers but students.  I don’t endorse the types of texts that undermine the power of grammar and mechanical knowledge for students; communication hinges on being able to write correctly.  However, as a teacher, we… Continue reading Composition: 5 Useful Books for Teaching Writing

Sir Princess Petra’s Talent: Blog Tour

Join us for an exciting blog hop featuring Sir Princess Petra’s Talent by Diane Mae Robinson. Stop by our sponsor, Kid Lit Reviews, for the blog tour schedule.  Book two: Sir Princess Petra’s Talent synopsis Sir Princess Petra has already proven she is a kind and noble knight. This, however, does not please the king and queen – they want her to behave like a princess and forget this silly knight nonsense of hers! But when the king writes a new rule in the royal rule book that requires her to attend Talent School and acquire a princess talent certificate or suffer the spell of the royal magician, Petra, reluctantly, agrees to go. But who could have guessed what Sir Princess Petra’s Talent would be? REVIEW:  Princess Petra is a charming and fun adventure with a fascinating princess. Having recently… Continue reading Sir Princess Petra’s Talent: Blog Tour

The World of Richard Scarry

Richard Scarry was one of children’s literature’s most loved author and illustrator with his charming characters and detailed illustrations. A quick look at his biography and publication list really blew me away; I didn’t realize how many books he’d actually written and illustrated. I just love the detailed and human expressions of his characters as… Continue reading The World of Richard Scarry