LEARN MORE Today is National Paul Bunyan Day (written by J.M. Northup June 2023) Paul Bunyan was a huge part of my childhood, believe it or not. Perhaps it is because of the logging in Minnesota, my proximity to Wisconsin, or my interest in myth and lore. Whatever the case, he was bigger than life, … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Paul Bunyan Day Is Upon Us, Readers!
Category: Folklore
#BooksForTheHoliday – National Unicorn Day
LEARN MORE Carl Saga once said: “Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.” That is one of my favorite quotes because it is so true. Often, new discoveries help to prove, disprove, reimagine, and create new questions all at once. Just when we think we understand, we learn we know very little. So, are … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Unicorn Day
My Book Review of Golem
Golem by David Wisniewski My rating: 4 of 5 stars Dark Historical FictionI knew what a golem was, so seeing a middle grade book about one drew my eye. Was this a horror story for kids? I needed to know more.Surprisingly, this is a Jewish tale. A Historical Fiction about Judean lore and culture. It … Continue reading My Book Review of Golem
Today is National Paul Bunyan Day
LEARN MORE "Paul Bunyan is a legendary lumberjack of gigantic proportions who, accompanied by a blue ox named Babe, traveled throughout the country performing incredible, though often incidental, feats. Some of Bunyan’s mythical exploits include digging the Grand Canyon by dragging his axe and creating Mount Hood by piling stones to extinguish a campfire. Part … Continue reading Today is National Paul Bunyan Day
My Book Review of The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan
The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan by W.B. Laughead My rating: 3 of 5 stars Lots of TellingBeing a native Minnesotan and growing up with the tradition of Paul Bunyan, I was excited about reading this book. My expectation didn't match the reality, which is probably the biggest reason I rated it so low. I … Continue reading My Book Review of The Marvelous Exploits of Paul Bunyan
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