“Atticus.” Aunt Alexandra’s eyes were anxious. “You are the last person I thought would turn bitter over this.” “I’m not bitter, just tired. I’m going to bed.” “Atticus.” said Jem bleakly. He turned in the doorway. “What, son?” “How could they do it, how could they?” “I don’t know, but they did it. They’ve done it before and they did
Read moreThis week Ruth Graham wrote an article for Slate titled “Against YA” claiming that adults should be embarrassed to read Young Adult (YA) or children’s fiction. Not since the Patriot Act have you seen librarians this angry. Graham describes YA in terms such as simple, worthy of eye rolling, uniform, uncritical, and immature. Words that enraged many readers, authors, and educators
Read moreDear Evan and Lulu, This is my first birthday away from you. I’ve left for my birthday before but I at least got to spot your messy bed-hair before I left or kiss your tired faces when I got back. I’ve never spent my entire day away from you until today. I’m celebrating my 32nd year of life at a
Read moreI am so sick of hearing the debate over the death of print books. Let me sum up my thoughts for you so we can move on. Yes, everything will continue to go digital. No, print books will not become obsolete. Yes, it might mean things change, like you will receive things in a digital format and there are places
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Chop Wood, Carry Water 