So it took a while, but I finally managed to rewrite everything that I lost. Plus over five thousand words. Has now been released! When the doorbell rings. And things get really crazy from there.

Monday, November 13, 2006. My Reflection on Chick Lit. Monday, November 06, 2006. Encouaging Young Girls to Read is Important. Although so many people criticize chick lit for the content included in the books, why does it matter what young adult girls choose to read? I think we should be happy that these girls are choosing to read in the first place. not all of it has to be serious reading.

Sunday, November 19, 2006. This website interviews authors of children and young adult literature, and has fairly recent updates. The newest author interviewed was with Lori Williams, who wrote When Kambia Elaine Flew in from Neptune. I have definitely been censored, but no matter what I will continue to write. We often live in an uncomfortable world.

Monday, November 06, 2006. My Philosophy on Banned Books. Have no reason to be banned. In my literature circle, we read The Giver. And found no reason for this book to be banned. I read and responded to an article about this book. Parents and critics claimed that The Giver. As I have stated earlier, I feel that most of the banned books on the most banned book.

SeX, dRuGs, and RoCk-n-RolL. Using YA literature and new, unique teaching approaches to reach at-risk students. Friday, December 08, 2006. I took these kids on as my focus for my blog to see how to best reach these kids through articles on literature, teaching methods, and activities. So while my previous posts may seem all over the place, there is a method to my madness. Tuesday, December 05, 2006. After many months of h.