Beyond the Flap
by Naomi Krueger
Is anyone beyond redemption? “No,” says author Bryan Bliss. Not even criminals on death row, which the justice system has deemed worthy of execution. Bryan’s latest young adult novel, We’ll Fly Away, tackles this question by telling a compelling story of a teenager on death row and how he got there. Influenced by his own upbringing, his experiences with people living on death row, and his personal convictions about justice and redemption, Bryan’s writing invites teens to contend with deeper, meaningful issues. […]
Readers Write
by Naomi Krueger
Books help young children develop language and learn their colors and shapes, how to count, and how to identify animals. Books teach empathy and problem solving skills. They help foster active imaginations and prepare kids for various situations they will encounter out in the world as they grow. For this Readers Write column, we asked readers what they look for in children’s books, why reading with young children matters to them, and to share their favorite books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. […]
Features
by Naomi Krueger
Storytelling, especially big stories told aloud, is at the heart of Kelly Barnhill’s experience as both a reluctant reader and the Newbery Medal-winning author of The Girl Who Drank the Moon. From her self-proclaimed “weird, odd imagination,” she spins captivating tales of witches and swamp monsters, wrestling with multi-layered themes of justice and courage, truth and falsehood. […]
