Category: Music-related Writing

STEP INTO READING (all levels) – DANCING

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

READ ABOUT VEHICLES WITH YOUR KIDS  Learn more about Step Into Reading Books here: http://www.stepintoreading.com/ Ballet Stars (Step into Reading) I Love My Tutu! (Step into Reading) Barbie: On Your Toes (Barbie) (Step into Reading) Dancing Dinos Go to School (Step into Reading) I Can Be A Ballerina (Barbie) (Step into Reading) Ballerina Princess (Disney … Continue reading STEP INTO READING (all levels) – DANCING

THE SMOKE IN HIS EYES Wins 2 Awards!

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Awards & Accolades, Music-related Writing, New Adult, Romance, Teen, Young Adult, & College

AUTHOR AND MUSICIAN, SHANE WILSON WINS TWO BOOK AWARDS FOR HIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED NOVEL, THE SMOKE IN HIS EYES Award-winning author and musician Shane Wilson has won two Awards at the prestigious event, BookFest this past weekend—both were for his journey of music and magic, The Smoke in His Eyes.  The book placed second in … Continue reading THE SMOKE IN HIS EYES Wins 2 Awards!

Literacy Through Music & Poetry

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

You can find the #DidYouKnow blog series here: www.nornstriad.com and www.jmnorthup.com Did you know that music and poetry have walked hand-in-hand throughout time? Perhaps if you consider the minstrel it will be more evident. Did you know that rhythm in language helps develop readers? That's right - it is an important part of literacy. In antiquity, poetry (which was the popular … Continue reading Literacy Through Music & Poetry

In The Key of Nira Ghani

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Coming of Age, Music-related Writing, Teen, Young Adult, & College, Women Writers, Young Adult

In The Key of Nira Ghani The Award-Winning Novel by Natasha Deen Trade Paperback releases November 2nd, 2021!!! A Guyanese girl must find the balance between her parents' "old world" expectations and traditions while pursuing her dream of being a great trumpeter in this contemporary, coming-of-age story.Nira Ghani has always dreamed of becoming a musician. … Continue reading In The Key of Nira Ghani

THE SMOKE IN HIS EYES

by J.M. Northup, posted in Music-related Writing, New Adult, Teen, Young Adult, & College

AUTHOR SHANE WILSON’S SPECTACULAR JOURNEY THROUGH MUSIC AND MAGIC  Released and published by GenZ Publishing, this book is available worldwide, in digital and print across all platforms! ‘When he opened his eyes, the room was full of chaotic visions’ - Prelude to a life  When TJ—a musical prodigy—witnesses a traumatic event as a child, his senses … Continue reading THE SMOKE IN HIS EYES