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Posted by Laura L. Johnson
They say March comes in like a lion, and out like a lamb, but even to me, a high school teacher, March is little more than a hibernating lion at best. The days and weeks seem to drag along with seemingly no end in sight. Though you know spring break is out there, somewhere, like a small dot on the horizon, it just can't come fast enough. So what are you going to do?
I say, try getting into a few great books. Here are a few suggestions:
Life of Pi - Yann Martel (Adventure, sunshine, boats and tigers - what more could you ask for?)
Heat - Mike Lupica (As if the title isn't enough as we long for warm weather, this baseball thriller is sure to get your blood boiling!)
A Ring of Endless Light - Madeleine L'Engle (L'Engle authoring a book about human interaction with dolphins - I can feel the sunshine of the text now!)
Any of the Jennie McGrady Mysteries - Patricia Rushford (If you loved Nancy Drew but feel you need to move on, may I suggest these great adventures!)
Into the Wild - Jon Krakauer (You may feel actually feel a little happy to be cooped up inside after reading this harrowing true story of one teen's adventures in the wilds of Alaska).
Stargirl -Jerry Spinelli (It makes any list of book recommendations I make - simply stunning)
Posted by Laura L. Johnson
I'm tired of the same old Inauguration coverage - I really am. It's not that I'm tired of people talking about it- it deserves to be discussed. I am, however, tired of the same tired old views on it. So I challenge you, blossoming teen writiers, to share your feelings on the inauguration!
If you are currently in high school, you will probably vote in the next presidential election - your thoughts are valid and the rest of the world needs to hear them. Even those budding fiction writers: create a short story somehow tied into the inauguration!
I had the distinct priviledge of attending the Inauguration, along with 70 of my high school students, and it was an amazing experience. They had such unique and poignant things to say that I wish the whole world could have heard.
Step up, teen writers, and let us know what you think! Put on your blog, write it up for a school assignment, make it a note on your Facebook - LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD!