Category: Young Readers

BE KIND – Stop Bullying!

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

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-stop-bullying-day-second-wednesday-in-october/ I truly believe that we are not born with hatred; it is taught to us. Society teaches us the 'rules' of our cultures. Unfortunately, one of the biggest things taught - whether intentional or inadvertently - is bullying. Often, when we are angry, we lash out. We get frustrated and become REactive instead of … Continue reading BE KIND – Stop Bullying!

SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month

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

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-library-card-sign-up-month-september/ "September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide join together to remind parents, caregivers and students that signing up for a library card is the first step toward academic achievement and lifelong learning." - WVLS (Quote by Jamie Matczak | Aug 19, 2019) Interesting Facts About The Library … Continue reading SEPTEMBER: National Library Card Sign-Up Month

DID YOU KNOW – Little Golden Books

by J.M. Northup, posted in Children's Book, Collection, Collections, Series, & Box Sets, FEATURE, Literacy, Middle Grade Lit, Young Readers

GIVING THE GIFT OF READING #DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com and www.nornstriad.com   Little Golden Books were first available in 1942.  They were the first books published both at an affordable rate and a high-quality, making reading available in households of all economic levels.  It opened the doors to literature for children everywhere - a huge … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW – Little Golden Books

Jam Sessions: Sometimes in Middle School, the best you can do is survive!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book DEALS, Children's Book, Humor & Satire, Middle Grade Lit, Young Readers

A fresh perspective on life as a teenager by Jerry Harwood Meet Phillip. His mom relocates him to a new school in the middle of the school year. Things do not go well. Phillip lands himself a trip to the dean of student’s office when he tries to forge his mother’s signature. Maybe if he … Continue reading Jam Sessions: Sometimes in Middle School, the best you can do is survive!