Utopian novels Middle schoolOctober 11, 2022 – 12:27 pm
I like to go on a morning run (jog, sometimes trot) the last morning of the school week, which is typically Friday mornings, to reflect on my week of teaching. Did I do a “good” job? Was I kind to my students and colleagues? Did I make time for my family? Did I drink enough water? I usually replay instances where I was in such a rush that I didn’t say “good morning” to a colleague or when I forgot to return to a student who had a question. I always…
Short novels for kidsSeptember 29, 2022 – 10:53 am
Reading aloud from novels is one of my favorite things to do. I enjoy reading picture books, as well, but there is nothing like a good children’s novel, shared out loud. I tend to think it pays off to be careful about what those very first novels are, though. A cumbersome, boring, or otherwise unpleasant first experience with longer narrative can really take the wind out of your sails, and who needs that? If you’re just getting started reading aloud…
Top novels to read Before you DieSeptember 29, 2022 – 10:53 am
Ireland, considering its size, has produced a disproportionately large amount of world renowned writers. Ireland, considering its size, has produced a disproportionately large amount of world renowned writers. From Joyce to Wilde and McGahern and Stoker here s IrishCentral s list of the top 20 Irish novels you should read before you die . Ulysses was first serialized in parts in the American journal The Little Review from March 1918 to December…
Top novels for Teens 2014September 29, 2022 – 10:53 am
The New York Public Library is proud to announce its list of the Best Books for Teens 2014! The list includes a selection of 25 novels, non-fiction books, and graphic novels chosen by a committee of Young Adult librarians who work with teens in NYPL’s neighborhood branches. From March through November we debated and argued, and ultimately decided on these books. It was a tough call, but we think these 25 titles represent some of the best books out…
Young Adult LiteratureSeptember 29, 2022 – 10:53 am
We pretty much breathe, eat, and sleep all things young adult books, but where did it come from? What’s the actual definition? Let us break down everything you need to know about how YA came about! Once upon a time, there was only adult books, and that sucked. But then, in the 1940s and 50s, Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys helped paved the way for modern YA which began to blossom in the 1960s. We put together this quick video to highlight young adult…
Top novels About AndroidsSeptember 27, 2022 – 08:23 am
Learning to make Android apps is alot like sayingI wanna learn how to write novels in Spanish You cant just start writing novels in Spanish if Spanish isn t your primary language. First you learn the language(java) then after alot of practice you start to catch on to the grammar(syntax) and start to make connections and form sentences. Finally you start to see the big picture of the language and with time your able to write with some sense of style…
