The Art of Reading

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Best Anti-Racism Books for Elementary/Middle Schoolers!

Growing up home-schooled, there weren’t many books that I was given as required reading, but for as long as I can remember I’ve sought out books that gave me better insight and perspective into the experience of people different than me. Looking back at my years roughly aged 8-12, these books were foundational to shaping…

March 28, 2024
Mini Reviews: Relit & Poemhood!

My Thoughts: Thanks to Harper360YA for providing me with an ARC! Fantasy short stories are some of the hardest out there to write. You’re creative space is already very limited, so to have to build an entire world, magic system, and cast of characters while also retaining a coherent plot, all in about 15 pages?…

March 25, 2024
2024 Discussion Challenge Sign-Up!

I have been a huge fan of the blog, It Starts at Midnight, for a few years now, following reviews and monthly round-ups, but it never crossed my mind to participate in any of the discussion challenges until now! Since last year my goal was to write a wrap-up post at the end of each…

January 29, 2024
Review: Shadows of the Dark Realm by Tyler Edwards

Summary: “The idyllic kingdom of Parisia sat nuzzled securely in the Great Emerald Mountains. For generations Parisia had known nothing but peace and prosperity. When the elder dragon Darka Mors, steals the Darkstone, the entire realm is threatened. Without the Darkstone, the magic sealing away the Shadow King would fail. His return would bring death…

January 8, 2024
December Wrap-Up 2023!

Welcome to the final wrap-up post of the year! I have had so much fun putting these posts together each month and I hope that they were enjoyable to read! December was a very busy month for me. Between church events and university assignments, I had a lot going on, so I am very glad…

January 1, 2024