Ideas
It occurred to me how tough it must be for librarians to book talk stories - especially mysteries! - without giving too much of the plot away. Here are some ideas from a few wonderful librarian friends!
Do you remember the exact moment you fell in love with reading? The moment you understood the alchemy of words on a page? The joy of holding a book in your hands and knowing you were holding magic?
I did not know then that there was more dividing my parents and I than language; we literally had different worldviews and value systems.
Children who “rise to the challenge” are often lauded for their efforts, but what we so often miss is the cost to the child.
Kate Lovejoy, the main character of our novel, Dancing In the Storm, has a rare genetic disorder called Fibrodsyplasia Ossificans Progressiva. You’ve probably never heard of it, but I have the same disorder.
Empathy is good; action kindled by empathy is vital.
What’s clear to me as an author is that it’s critical we talk with our young people about the many facets of social media use, even if those conversations are at times uncomfortable.
Everyone, including teens and tweens, should get to enjoy these fluffy books without judging themselves or feeling that these books somehow have less value than Crime and Punishment.
These 9 books and graphic novels feature protagonists who enjoy the popular RPG Dungeons & Dragons—and have adventures that help them learn more about themselves both inside of and outside the game.
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