Category: History

Let’s Talk With Author Kelly Brakenhoff!

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

My Interview with KELLY BRAKENHOFF! I worked with OH kids (I am certain they use a different term today) while I was in school and took ASL as my second language during college.  Understanding the need for inclusion and the desire to eliminate all prejudices, I am honored to chat with you, and introduce you … Continue reading Let’s Talk With Author Kelly Brakenhoff!

Savoring the Camino de Santiago With Julie Gianelloni Connor

by J.M. Northup, posted in Biographies & Memoirs, History, Inspirational, & Motivational, Non-Fiction & Educational, Travel, Travel Guide, Women Writers

Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike An award-winning debut memoir by travel expert Julie Gianelloni Connor Published by Bayou City PressThe book is available worldwide in digital and print format Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It's the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike focuses on the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage trail … Continue reading Savoring the Camino de Santiago With Julie Gianelloni Connor

STEP INTO READING (Levels 4 & 5) – Historical Stories

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

LET'S READ TOGETHER! http://www.stepintoreading.com penguinrandomhouse.com Escape North! The Story of Harriet Tubman (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4) Ice Mummy Joan of Arc (Step into Reading) Tut's Mummy: Lost...and Found (Step into Reading) Pompeii--Buried Alive! (Step Into Reading: A Step 4 Book) First Kids (Step into Reading) Moonwalk: The First Trip to the Moon (Step-Into-Reading, Step 5) Dinosaur … Continue reading STEP INTO READING (Levels 4 & 5) – Historical Stories

Charles E. Taylor – The 1st AMT

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Aviation, Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Mechanics, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Taylor(mechanic) On May 24th, the United States celebrates National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day. This may not seem all that exciting, and might appear completely unrelated to Charles Edward Taylor, but both are misconceptions. See, this unique day of remembrance isn’t just special for aviation – it is important for all inventors, mechanics, engineers, and historians. Furthermore, it’s Charlie‘s … Continue reading Charles E. Taylor – The 1st AMT

Phoebe Omlie – The 1st Female AMT

by J.M. Northup, posted in Author/Book Spotlight, Aviation, Biographies & Memoirs, FEATURE, History, Holidays & Observances, Mechanics, Non-Fiction & Educational, STEM, Women In History

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_Omlie May 24th is AMT Day Aviation Maintenance Technician Day is celebrated on May 24th, which is the birthday of the man who invented the first aircraft engine, Charles E. Taylor). In honor of this day, I wanted to recognize an amazing woman – Phoebe Jane Fairgrave Omlie (November 21, 1902 – July 17, 1975).  She is someone to … Continue reading Phoebe Omlie – The 1st Female AMT