Tag Archives: creativity

Photographic: The Life of Graciela Iturbide

Posted on November 25, 2017 by

I was excited to learn that Isabel Quintero wrote a new YA book because my students had enjoyed Gabi: A Girl in Pieces so much. (I only use the past tense because I retired; they are most likely still enjoying it.) … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction: “Big Magic”

Posted on December 4, 2015 by

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert  The wonderful thing about reading a book of nonfiction written by Elizabeth Gilbert is that you feel like you are sitting in a room with her, conversing about your heart’s desires. This was true of … Continue reading →

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“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”

Posted on August 17, 2015 by

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews    There really is a dying girl in this novel, so to say that most of it is a lot of fun seems weird. But it is fun. You should … Continue reading →

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Common Core: Nonfiction: “A Curious Mind”

Posted on May 24, 2015 by

A Curious Mind: the Secret to a Bigger Life by Brian Grazer and Charles Fishman Brian Grazer is the producer of many well-known films (A Beautiful Mind, Apollo 13, Grinch, Splash) and  some TV series (24 is the best known). … Continue reading →

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“I’ll Give You the Sun”

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson “How can love be such a wrecking ball?” Noah and Jude are twins who have distinct personalities but sense that they are two halves of a perfect whole. While both are artistic … Continue reading →

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Adult Nonfiction: Common Core: “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking”

Posted on February 17, 2015 by

 Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain You know you’re going to enjoy this book when you read the ‘Manifesto for Introverts’ that follows the cover page. It includes ten points. My … Continue reading →

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Adult Books for Teens: “The Powers of Two”

Posted on December 15, 2014 by

The Powers of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs by Joshua Wolf Shenk The Powers of Two insists that the most creative grouping is pairs. Author Joshua Wolf Shenk uses lots of famous folks to make the … Continue reading →

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