"LitWorld founded World Read Aloud Day in 2010 in celebration of the power of reading aloud to create community, to amplify new stories, and to advocate for literacy as a foundational human right." https://nationaldaycalendar.com/world-read-aloud-day-beginning-of-february You know me and literacy, however, this is even more than that - this is family! Reading with your kids is … Continue reading Let’s Hear Those Stories, Readers!
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Remembering The Holocaust
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/holocaust-remembrance-day-january-27 I have always been enthralled by literature and history. Often, they walk hand-in-hand. One story that weighed on my memory from both subjects was The Diary of Anne Frank. It was more than just being old enough to have known people who fought in World War II. No, it was that I could relate … Continue reading Remembering The Holocaust
It’s Braille Literacy Month
National World Braille Day is now January 4 - Louis Braille's birthday https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-braille-literacy-month-january/ Everyone who knows me understands how important literacy is to me. The dissemination of information is vital for an educated society and the written word is the most powerful tool for that job. The UNESCO website states it this way: "The 'multiplier … Continue reading It’s Braille Literacy Month
Celebrating Sci-Fi & Isaac Asimov
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-science-fiction-day-january-2 Though Hugo Gernsback is the one credited for coining the phrase Science Fiction and popularizing it as a literary form, this day is celebrated on Isaac Asimov's birthday due to his considerable contributions to the genre. He, along with Robert A. Heinlein and Arthur C. Clarke, were considered the "Big Three" masters of their … Continue reading Celebrating Sci-Fi & Isaac Asimov
The King of Cliffhangers Is In My Office!
 My Interview with ANDREW HESS! I always enjoy meeting other authors and learning about them. It has been a great pleasure getting to know you and developing our friendship along the way. You are an incredible guy, and I am so thrilled to introduce you to my readers! 1.    As you know, I always begin … Continue reading The King of Cliffhangers Is In My Office!
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