NaNoWriMo: Begin Writing Your Story
National Novel Writing Month began in 1999 with one goal: to write 50,000 words of a novel in thirty days. Since then, each November, thousands…
Castles of the World
Whether it is Cinderella’s Castle at Disney World or Windsor Castle in England, castles have fascinated travelers all over the world. It seems that every…
Brazil: Land of the Palm Trees
Brazil is the of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse countries in the world. As fall arrives in the USA, spring is happening in Brazil.…
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month
Dyslexia can be defined as a reading disability. It is estimated that dyslexia affects 15-20% of children. The books about dyslexia listed in this blog…
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022
October 10th, 2022 marks the second year the town of Winchester has officially recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is a day to honor the first…
Banned Books Week 2022
“Banning books gives us silence when we need speech. It closes our ears when we need to listen. It makes us blind when we need…
Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Let’s appreciate the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and…
School Stories!
It’s back to school season and a new year can be filled with all kinds of challenges for everyone. A new school year can also…
Fake Relationships
Fake dating is one of my favorite romance tropes! A pretend date for an ex’s wedding, a staged engagement to make someone jealous, a marriage…
Overdose Awareness Day and Recovery Month Resources
Just about everyone knows someone who has been affected by a drug overdose. August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day and September is National Recovery…