Category: Young Readers

#BooksForTheHoliday – National Winnie the Pooh Day

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, Young Readers

LEARN MORE Today's observance celebrates on the author's birthday. A.A. Milne was born on January 18, 1882 and passed away on January 31, 1956. He served as an officer in both World Wars and named his iconic character after his son, Christopher Robin Milne. Today's observance celebrates on the author's birthday. A.A. Milne was born … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – National Winnie the Pooh Day

#BooksForTheHoliday – Happy Chanukah

by J.M. Northup, posted in Holidays & Observances, Young Readers

LEARN MORE Chanukah, or Hannukah (also known as the Festival of Lights), is an eight day celebration. This is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the the re-dedication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem, which occurred during the Maccabean Revolt in 167-160 BCE. This is celebrated on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Happy Chanukah

USA Today: Zane Carson Carruth’s Mission of Nurturing Young Hearts Through Storytelling

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author Interview, Author/Book Spotlight, Children's Book, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Guest Blog, Interview, Middle Grade Lit, Series, Women Writers, Young Readers

"The author’s creative journey began in early childhood. “When I was in elementary school, I remember writing a story about a frog,” Carruth shares. “My teacher read it and praised me, making me feel that my voice mattered. Her encouraging words sparked something in me.” This gentle validation is both a theme in her stories … Continue reading USA Today: Zane Carson Carruth’s Mission of Nurturing Young Hearts Through Storytelling

#NorthupNews – Teddy Loses His Ears

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Book REVIEWS, Children's Book, Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Literacy, Middle Grade Lit, Non-Fiction & Educational, Women Writers, Young Readers

I had a feature, called Julie’s Jewels, on Norns Triad Publications’ blog. I used it to share tidbits about my life, which I tied into book suggestions (because you know I love books). I thought it might be fun to do something similar here. Hence, the birth of this series, #NorthupNews. The cool thing is that my … Continue reading #NorthupNews – Teddy Loses His Ears

#BooksForTheHoliday – Book Lovers Day!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Middle Grade Lit, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Young Adult, Young Readers

There are four skills considered essential for learning language: reading, writing, listening, and speaking.  Of course, without language, you couldn't have culture.  Language is considered a basic element of humanity, believe it or not.  Isn't that all the more reason to celebrate literature - the art of reading and writing? J.M. Northup loves how https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-book-lovers-day-august-9 said it: "Books help us … Continue reading #BooksForTheHoliday – Book Lovers Day!