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Fall Writing Frenzy Entry October 2024

A few writing folks put together this fun 'competition' in the fall to challenge creativity. We choose from a collection of photos and...

Dec 14, 20232 min

How Sensory Details Create Tension

If you are like most readers, as you read a book, a movie plays in your mind. You see the characters in action, the expressions as they...

Nov 11, 20232 min

Five Tips for Finding Time to Read

I don't know about you, but finding time to read these days proves more challenging than ever. Even if I have the time, it might not be...

Jul 6, 20232 min

5 Ways to Keep Your Tween Reading This Summer

It’s the middle of summer (here in the Northern Hemisphere), and kids are out of school. As a former middle school English teacher, I...

Jul 5, 20231 min

How to get more from your library card

Did you know your library card gets you into California state parks for free? Not all, but many parks welcome your card as a day pass....