I suppose every family picks up its own lingo, usually after an adorable toddler misspeaks and her invented word becomes enshrined in the family vernacular. Thus, when something is crooked […]
Death – and Worse!
What’s a great story made of? Terrible villains? Shocking twists? Awesome action? No. Not necessarily. A great story is made of this: A main character who wants something so badly […]
The Warren & The World Vol 11, Issue 8
Last week I meant to link you to this story from Kristen Welch about her ministry that serves trafficked teens. So sorry I sent you to poetry instead—though, well, poetry is a […]
3 Medieval Fiction Novels for MG and YA Readers
It was like watching part of some half-lost hero tale, something that belonged to an older and darker and more shining world than mine. —Rosemary Sutcliff, The Shining Company In […]
The Power of Children’s Books to Teach, Uplift and Inspire
I didn’t read much as a kid. Playing games and romping around outside was more my style. The power of a good book didn’t become apparent to me until 8th […]