Category: Author/Book Spotlight

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     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 … Continue reading DID YOU KNOW – Little Golden Books

My Book Review of THE SECRET WITCH

by J.M. Northup, posted in Book REVIEWS, Paranormal & Supernatural, Vampire, Wizards & Witches

The Secret Witch by Jeff Severcool My rating: 4 of 5 stars Interesting Period Piece I enjoyed this story, but I'm left with questions I'm hoping the sequel answers. The complexity of the characters is enticing, and their own curiosity matches my own. Their journey for knowledge and truth is one I'm excited to join … Continue reading My Book Review of THE SECRET WITCH