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 […]
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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 […]