I'll Meet You There by Heather Demetrios is a great book - period - but it's also chock-full of great topics perfect for discussion in the classroom. Here are just a few ideas we have, but be sure to share your own in the comments below. Discussion & Essay Topics: The title of the book... Continue Reading →
It may be a work of science fiction, but Claudia Gray's A Thousand Pieces of You offers plenty of jumping off points for classroom-worthy discussions. Here are some ideas for discussion or essay topics: Study the downfall of the Russian Empire and the February Revolution of 1917. Explore what might have happened differently to create... Continue Reading →
It may be a work of science fiction, but Claudia Gray's A Thousand Pieces of You offers plenty of jumping off points for classroom-worthy discussions. Here are some ideas for discussion or essay topics: Study the downfall of the Russian Empire and the February Revolution of 1917. Explore what might have happened differently to create... Continue Reading →
One of the alternate universes that Marguerite visits in A Thousand Pieces of You is a world in which the Russian Empire never fell. Here's a look at some of the history of Imperial Russia and the fall of the Russian royal family that inspired the alternate universe featured in A Thousand Pieces of You.... Continue Reading →
One of the alternate universes that Marguerite visits in A Thousand Pieces of You is a world in which the Russian Empire never fell. Here's a look at some of the history of Imperial Russia and the fall of the Russian royal family that inspired the alternate universe featured in A Thousand Pieces of You.... Continue Reading →
Grimoires -- or books of magic -- become an important part of the story in Unmarked by Kami Garcia. Here's a few fun facts about these mystical texts: What is a Grimoire? A grimoire is defined as "a textbook of magic." According to Wikipedia: Such books typically include instructions on how to create magical objects... Continue Reading →
Grimoires -- or books of magic -- become an important part of the story in Unmarked by Kami Garcia. Here's a few fun facts about these mystical texts: What is a Grimoire? A grimoire is defined as "a textbook of magic." According to Wikipedia: Such books typically include instructions on how to create magical objects... Continue Reading →
Two mysterious groups of people from history become key players in Kami Garcia's Unmarked: the Freemasons, and the Illuminati. Today, we're sharing a little bit more about each real-life group. The Freemasons A fraternal organization dating back to the 14th century, traditionally the Freemasons are considered a "fraternity" of sorts for stonemasons. The groups would... Continue Reading →
Two mysterious groups of people from history become key players in Kami Garcia's Unmarked: the Freemasons, and the Illuminati. Today, we're sharing a little bit more about each real-life group. The Freemasons A fraternal organization dating back to the 14th century, traditionally the Freemasons are considered a "fraternity" of sorts for stonemasons. The groups would... Continue Reading →
Salt & Storm by Kendall Kulper hit store shelves yesterday (yay!!!) and as part of our Book of the Month feature, today we want to offer some ideas for using the book in the classroom. Here are some discussion & essay topic ideas to get you started: Study the impact whaling had as an industry... Continue Reading →
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