Maureen Johnson
Book Review: The Shadow Cabinet by Maureen Johnson
Look, it’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Maureen Johnson. You didn’t know? Do you live under a rock? I follow her everywhere – Tumblr, Twitter, etc. She has a fantastically skewed sense of humor that I find appealing, and I love how much she cares about the young people for whom she […]
Take 5: Tumblrs that Rock
I am obsessed with Tumblr. Blame Robin. Anyhow, as I see it, Tumblr (outside of Twitter, of course) is so easy to use and I love, love, love the way it handles graphics (which is where its bread and butter is). So now I am all Tumblr obsessed. Here are 5 Tumblrs to follow if […]
A Gaggle of Squealing Girls Can’t Love Science?
Some of you may recall the great gender based assignment rage of 2013. If not, start here. So, here’s an update. This year, the Tween gets to research a scientist. She adores science. So I asked her the other day, have you picked your scientist yet? Apparently, she is waiting to be assigned her scientist. […]
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My Emotional Soundtrack: What Keeps Me Sane
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The Poe in me: ya lit inspired by Edgar Allan Poe
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I eat cereal, but I am not a serial killer (Serial Killers in YA Lit)
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