Because everyone loves a good story
The Yearling and the Hero’s Journey
Many coming-of-age stories have a similar structure, and if you’ve been reading this blog for a few years, I think you’ll find the pattern familiar.
Today we begin our coming-of-age study by looking at Jody Baxter’s growth throughout The Yearling through the lens of Joseph Campell’s Hero’s Journey. Check it out!
Coming of Age in The Yearling and Peter Pan
Two of the best coming-of-age books are The Yearling and Peter Pan. They’re both wonderfully written and terribly poignant.
Want to explore three realities that turn a child into an adult? Read on to find out in this super-short preview post.
In Pursuit of Publication
Writing is hard work, but do you know what’s harder? Getting that writing traditionally published. Discover a few behind-the-scenes lessons I’ve learned in pursuit of publication.
Harry Potter, Personally: Storyline
What makes people read and re-read the Harry Potter books again and again? The storyline, of course! Check out today’s post for a look at why the stories are perennial and phenomenal. (No spoilers, I promise!)
Harry Potter, Personally: Concerns
Harry Potter has been around for over 25 years. Surely concerns about the series are old news, right?
For many people, I’m sure that’s true. For those of us with young children, however, it’s still worth analyzing what we believe about the books and their impact before letting our kids read them.
In this post, I give you my opinion about four common concerns and end with a takeaway that applies to all of life.
Harry Potter, Personally
Harry Potter has been around for over a quarter of a century, so why am I just now writing about him? And what could I possibly add to the volumes of Potter obsession already clogging the internet?
…Well, you’ll just have to read this (seriously short) intro post to find out, won’t you? Unless you’re better than Snape at legilimency.
Bedtime Books and Goodnight Moon
What was your favorite bedtime book as a child? What book did you find yourself reading over and over again to your own child? And which book most often received the coveted Last Book Before Bed distinction?
We have several contenders for that spot, but today let’s take a brief look at the magic that is Goodnight Moon.
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