What is reaching our audience? I recently had a conversation with a lady who is helping to raise her seven-year-old niece. She is horrified with the language in children’s books promoted in public schools. Children seem to enjoy books that … Continue reading →
Do good kids ever bully other kids? In the elementary school where I work, I sometimes see the “classic” playground bully. You probably suspect the type—loud, intimidating, foul-mouthed, angry. They’re the ones who hit tetherballs when it isn’t their turn, … Continue reading →
I am writing this blog post on the heels of Hurricane Florence. This monster hurricane threatened the Carolinas keeping many eyes glued to the weather forecasts for days in advance of the storm. Prayer warriors took their stands everywhere praying … Continue reading →
I grew up in a neighborhood with big yards. On summer days, friends came around for kickball and baseball; on summer nights, we chased fireflies into jars with holes in the lid and grass in the bottom. Idyllic, right? My … Continue reading →
Have you ever served on a jury panel? If yes, you may recall being asked by one of the opposing attorneys to “consider the evidence with an open mind.” It’s time we applied that same principle to other areas of … Continue reading →
A few weeks ago, I was looking through our neighborhood Little Lending Library. You know, the little enclosed box at the ballfield or along a country road with free books. I found several mid-grade novels by the same author. They had … Continue reading →