Many authors love to visit local book clubs, either in person or over Zoom or Skype. They enjoy meeting fellow book lovers and talking about their book, their writing process, and the research they did into their characters, settings, or stories. Inviting an author to visit your book club is a great opportunity to peek […]
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Teenage Boys Who Read and Other Mythological Creatures
Just when I think I’ve got him figured out, my teenage son does something unexpected. He buys a book. Doesn’t he know teenage boys don’t read books? Doesn’t he realize he’s defying all the publishing experts who have written him off as a demographic? Does he ENJOY being a rebellious anomaly? Apparently. Honestly, my 16-year-old […]
World Read Aloud Day, March 6, 2013
by Kelley Lindberg Today is World Read Aloud Day, sponsored by LitWorld.org. Last year, LitWorld, “a non-profit literacy organization fostering resilience, hope, and joy through the power of story,” says there were hundreds of thousands of participants in 65 countries. Are you going to participate this year? It’s easy. Here are the rules: 1. Grab […]
