Among other prizes these are the ARC books I'm giving away: Review these books for extra entries in the contest! TWEEPLES: If you have a Twitter and would like to follow along, mingle, updated during read-a-thon use: Hashtag #bookbash For this read-a-thon, I'll be reading: … [Read more...] about Book Club Bash READ-A-THON: Sign-up and TBR List
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Guest Post by author Paul Hewitt with Giveaway of $25 Amazon Card and 3 ebooks
I am a huge proponent of getting children to read. I have talked about it and written about it a lot. It is of vital importance. The benefits are countless. Reading helps children improve their critical thinking skills, foster their imagination, exposes them to new words, ideas, even new worlds. I thought it would be worthwhile to discuss how important libraries are in … [Read more...] about Guest Post by author Paul Hewitt with Giveaway of $25 Amazon Card and 3 ebooks
Book Review: Amelia Ann is Dead and Gone by Kat Rosenfield
My review: At the beginning of this book, I was immediately turned off and almost didn't read any further. What troubled me was the fact that the publisher rated this book for teens and pronounced it appropriate for ages 14 and up. After the first paragraph, I vehemently disagreed. The aftermath of a sexual encounter was described in vivid detail including the complex emotions … [Read more...] about Book Review: Amelia Ann is Dead and Gone by Kat Rosenfield
Clean Tush from Charmin: One of the perks of Vocalpoint membership
As a member of the Vocalpoint community, I occasionally receive samples and products to review. This time not only did I receive a free box of Charmin Freshmates but the sample box also included a fun bath towel. In addition, for reviewing and blogging about the product, I get to enter a Bathroom Makeover Sweepstakes. The bottom line (pun intended) is that I love Charmin … [Read more...] about Clean Tush from Charmin: One of the perks of Vocalpoint membership
URBAN FICTION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL: Books for Teachers
Stealing from the rich and giving to the poor takes on a whole new meaning... High School Freshman Robinson "Robin" Paige lives with his grandmother, Miz Paige, on the meanest street in the city. Miz Paige is his rock. Sly and Kaykay have been his buddies since forever. Smart, stoic and loyal, Robin's life has been defined by loss. And he doesn't want another tragedy, so he … [Read more...] about URBAN FICTION FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL: Books for Teachers