Author: J.M. Northup

J.M. Northup is an author, editor, and founding partner of Norns Triad Publications.

My Book Review of If I Built a School (If I Built Series)

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, Middle Grade Lit, Poetry, Series, Young Readers

If I Built a School by Chris Van Dusen My rating: 5 of 5 stars So Cute & EnjoyableThis title was everything a book should be. It was inventive, humorous, and rhymed. The creativity just oozed from every aspect of it. The illustrations were wonderful. Vibrant and full-paged, they brought the text alive.The story was … Continue reading My Book Review of If I Built a School (If I Built Series)

THAT’S #PUN-NY: Enjoyable Jokes

by J.M. Northup, posted in Funny Stuff I Like, Humor & Satire

I just wanted to share things that made me giggle as I looked for various puns and jokes.Let me know your thoughts in the comments!*****You never know what you'll find on the shelves of a book store or in library - often there are some great treasures and lots of laughs! BOOK SUGGESTIONS: https://www.amazon.com/Rad-Dad-Jokes-funny-socks-ebook/dp/B0BP5VSYV8 https://www.amazon.com/Never-Trust-Fart-stories-accidentally-ebook/dp/B07WQTFKRF … Continue reading THAT’S #PUN-NY: Enjoyable Jokes

#BooksAndCrystals – Moss Agate and Plants

by J.M. Northup, posted in Crafts, Hobbies & Home, FEATURE, Guest Blog, Non-Fiction & Educational

Guest Post by Sahara Foley I mentioned in the chat that I’d seen a video of a man taking a crystal out of a hole after harvesting his garden.  She said that Moss Agate was great for helping plants.  Really?  Intriguing. Anyone who follows my blog knows I love growing flowers every year.  This conversation happened … Continue reading #BooksAndCrystals – Moss Agate and Plants

My Book Review of Eggs from Red Hen Farm: Farm to Table with Mazes and Maps

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Middle Grade Lit, Women Writers, Young Readers

Eggs from Red Hen Farm: Farm to Table with Mazes and Maps by Monica Wellington My rating: 5 of 5 stars Unique Story - Fun & EngagingWhat a unique book. The idea of incorporating maps into the story made this tale come alive in new ways. More so, it added another level of engaged learning.I … Continue reading My Book Review of Eggs from Red Hen Farm: Farm to Table with Mazes and Maps

#WhatNornsReads – March 2024 Book Reviews From Our Book Club

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS

A blog series featured on https://jmnorthup.com/tag/whatnornsreads REVIEW BYSAHARA FOLEY REVIEW BYKAREN J. MOSSMAN REVIEW BYJ.M. NORTHUP REVIEWED BY THERESA HULONGBAYAN Beautiful story the second in the series, but can be read alone. The story of the heroine that is not sure of her place in the world is a common trope but Nisha had changed … Continue reading #WhatNornsReads – March 2024 Book Reviews From Our Book Club