Category: Literacy

Today is National Read a Book Day!

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

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-read-a-book-day-september-6 Reading is vital for the health of your brain and its proper functions. It is proven that reading not only improves memory but helps to prevent degenerative disease such as dementia. The simple act of reading a book can reduce your stress and increase your intellect while bringing you great joy as well as … Continue reading Today is National Read a Book Day!

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Non-Fiction & Educational, Young Readers

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR's THEME PERKS Wonder Woman "champions the power" in 2020 You know how I love reading, libraries, and encourage literacy, so you know I am all in on this month's celebration of all those things. Being a theatre kid and a singer, I am extra tickled with this year's theme: LET … Continue reading September is Library Card Sign-up Month

September Is Disease Literacy Month

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, Health, Fitness & Dieting, Holidays & Observances, Literacy, Medicine & Health Professions, Non-Fiction & Educational, Self-help, Wellness & Self Help

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-disease-literacy-month-september Knowledge is power and understanding about one's chronic illness is vital. More so, it is an important aspect of the overall patient care. If you don't know what's happening with your body, you may not know the right things to tell your medical staff or what treatment options you have available or should attempt. … Continue reading September Is Disease Literacy Month

#DidYouKnow – Songwriting & Poetry

by J.M. Northup, posted in FEATURE, History, Literacy, Music-related Writing, Non-Fiction & Educational, Poetry

#DidYouKnow is a Blog Series on www.jmnorthup.com Did you know that songwriting and poetry both have rhythm, rhyme, or both? Both are intended to make their audience feel something. There are many styles to both, but they remain paralleled to one another, nonetheless. These two art forms have always walked hand-in-hand through time. Poetry was the … Continue reading #DidYouKnow – Songwriting & Poetry

June Is Audiobook Appreciation Month

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

LEARN MORE Most people don't realize that the first audiobook was invented by Thomas Edison in 1877, when he created the phonograph. In hopes of helping the visually impaired enjoy reading, the initial recording was "Mary Had a Little Lamb". This effectively brought forth the creation of this new media. Today, June is the time … Continue reading June Is Audiobook Appreciation Month