(Note: I was given a copy of this book to review but all opinions are my own.) About 10 years ago, a woman confided in me that she was very worried about her upcoming retirement. She had been a high school biology teacher for YEARS. That was who she was. […]
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Benjamin Franklin one said, “Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time for that is the stuff life is made of.” That quote really impacted me as a high school student. I diligently tried to use my time effectively. (I still do!) But when I was in high school […]
It’s 1906. In San Francisco. In Chinatown. It isn’t easy being a poor, fifteen-year-old Chinese girl. But Mercy Wong is determined. Very determined! She knows that the way to overcome her family’s poverty is to get an education and start her own business — one that pays better than working […]
I enjoy reading a good young adult book. I want to be able to tell my grandchildren (when they get to that stage in life) about great books that I think they will enjoy. We Were Liars by e. lockhart is definitely on that list of great YA books. I absolutely lOVED […]