We recently shared a collection of desktop wallpapers for Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 -- and today, we have a few more, PLUS some icons! Feel free to download for personal use, but please do not repost on other sites -- but rather, link back here. We really appreciate this! As always,... Continue Reading →
We recently shared a collection of desktop wallpapers for Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 -- and today, we have a few more, PLUS some icons! Feel free to download for personal use, but please do not repost on other sites -- but rather, link back here. We really appreciate this! As always,... Continue Reading →
In The Revenant by Sonia Gensler, main character Willie runs away from home and becomes a teacher at the Cherokee Female Seminary in "Indian Territory" (ie, eastern Oklahoma). Before arriving, Willie has some misguided notions about what to expect -- and part of her journey is learning what the Cherokee people are really like. For... Continue Reading →
In The Revenant by Sonia Gensler, main character Willie runs away from home and becomes a teacher at the Cherokee Female Seminary in "Indian Territory" (ie, eastern Oklahoma). Before arriving, Willie has some misguided notions about what to expect -- and part of her journey is learning what the Cherokee people are really like. For... Continue Reading →
One of the many historical influences on Sonia Gensler's The Revenant is the Cherokee Heritage, and part of that includes the sad story of the Trail of Tears. This involved the relocation of Native American nations (including the Cherokee) from southeastern parts of the U.S. to the newly-created "Indian Territory" (now part of eastern Oklahoma,... Continue Reading →
One of the many historical influences on Sonia Gensler's The Revenant is the Cherokee Heritage, and part of that includes the sad story of the Trail of Tears. This involved the relocation of Native American nations (including the Cherokee) from southeastern parts of the U.S. to the newly-created "Indian Territory" (now part of eastern Oklahoma,... Continue Reading →
Here are the entries from the That Was Then writing prompt: From our staff member Steph, an excerpt of her work-in-progress novel: http://stephanielawton.com/2011/06/03/novel-novice-writing-prompt-flashbacks/ This excerpt is from an original story written by Regina Brownell: http://reggiesrealramblings.blogspot.com/2011/06/vampire-prom-by-r-brownell-novel-novice.html This anonymous entry is also from an original story. An original story by OpenCloseDesu:  http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7182136/1/Waiting_like_Forever How did our authors do?  Were the transitions... Continue Reading →
Here are the entries from the That Was Then writing prompt: From our staff member Steph, an excerpt of her work-in-progress novel: http://stephanielawton.com/2011/06/03/novel-novice-writing-prompt-flashbacks/ This excerpt is from an original story written by Regina Brownell: http://reggiesrealramblings.blogspot.com/2011/06/vampire-prom-by-r-brownell-novel-novice.html This anonymous entry is also from an original story. An original story by OpenCloseDesu:  http://www.fanfiction.net/s/7182136/1/Waiting_like_Forever How did our authors do?  Were the transitions... Continue Reading →
One of the things that first sold me on The Revenant by Sonia Gensler was how rich it was in various histories. The book is a perfect fit for Novel Novice, and our mission of relating new YA with the classroom. This week, we'll be featuring several ways to relate The Revenant to history or... Continue Reading →
One of the things that first sold me on The Revenant by Sonia Gensler was how rich it was in various histories. The book is a perfect fit for Novel Novice, and our mission of relating new YA with the classroom. This week, we'll be featuring several ways to relate The Revenant to history or... Continue Reading →
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