It is September 8th. Let’s celebrate International Literacy Day. Perhaps you wonder why we should have an international literacy day. Why? Because even though you can read this, there are more than 7 million people in the world who cannot read. Think of it, 16% of the world’s population cannot read or write. And most… Continue reading Let’s Celebrate International Literacy Day
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Score Your Reading Super Powers
Readers have special talents even super powers. Score your reading super powers with this fun quiz.
First Lines From Histories You Don’t Know
The first line of a story, we’re told, must hook the reader. Are you hooked by these first lines from histories you don’t know? Do you wa
Will You Celebrate Pride Month with These First Lines?
First Line Friday is a series of blog articles posted on the first Friday of every month. The first line of a story, we’re told, must hook the reader. Implied is that the reader will not buy the book if the first line isn’t great. These entries are from Amazon, my personal library, or other… Continue reading Will You Celebrate Pride Month with These First Lines?
You Need to do A Reading Study
Have you ever done a reading study? Recently, I listened to the Mysterious Goings On podcast that featured the Constant Reader and his journey re-reading Stephen King’s bibliography. The idea intrigued me. I’ve often re-read books I’ve enjoyed. Some of them many times. And of course, I’ve read complete series. But I don’t recall ever… Continue reading You Need to do A Reading Study