So here's what I've been working on: 1) The Middle School Hangout. I inherited a Monday-afternoon program for local middle schoolers to have a snack, do a craft or play a game. It's been wildly unsuccessful. I'm in the process of working my ass off to get more kids in, and simultaneously question why we're … Continue reading What I’m Working On →

I've never stopped liking kids' books. Middle grade novels will always be my first love. Several months back I bought The Inquisitor's Tale, and I said to myself, "why am I reading this anyway? It's not for me, and I'm not going to share my experience of reading it with anyone, so why am I bothering? I shouldn't … Continue reading My Excuse for Reading Kids’ Books →