Today we're bringing you some essay and project ideas for using Poison by Bridget Zinn in the classroom. Be sure to add your own suggestions in the comments below! Essay Topics: Study the elements of a classic fairy tale, and examine how these elements are used throughout Poison Discuss how Poison uses elements of a... Continue Reading →
Poison by Bridget Zinn: Fantasy & Fairy Tales
Poison by Bridget Zinn, our March book of the month, is a charming and witty story that incorporates many elements of the fantasy genre and classic fairy tales. So today, we want to take a closer look at the genre and how it relates to Poison. Once Upon A Time It’s hard to trace the... Continue Reading →
Poison by Bridget Zinn: Fantasy & Fairy Tales
Poison by Bridget Zinn, our March book of the month, is a charming and witty story that incorporates many elements of the fantasy genre and classic fairy tales. So today, we want to take a closer look at the genre and how it relates to Poison. Once Upon A Time It’s hard to trace the... Continue Reading →
The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd: Classic Gothic Novels
Today, in honor of our February book of the month, we're featuring some classic Gothic/horror novels. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd is specifically inspired by H.G. Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau -- and she says the next two books in the series are inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde... Continue Reading →
The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd: Classic Gothic Novels
Today, in honor of our February book of the month, we're featuring some classic Gothic/horror novels. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd is specifically inspired by H.G. Wells' The Island of Dr. Moreau -- and she says the next two books in the series are inspired by The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde... Continue Reading →
The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd & H.G. Wells’ The Island of Dr. Moreau
Our February book of the month -- The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd -- is based on the classic novel The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells. So if you're diving into Shepherd's delightful new take on this Gothic classic, it's worth taking a look at her inspiration, as well! The Island of Dr.... Continue Reading →
The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd & H.G. Wells’ The Island of Dr. Moreau
Our February book of the month -- The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd -- is based on the classic novel The Island of Doctor Moreau by H.G. Wells. So if you're diving into Shepherd's delightful new take on this Gothic classic, it's worth taking a look at her inspiration, as well! The Island of Dr.... Continue Reading →
Fingerprints of You: For the Classroom
Though it deals with some mature subject matter, Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia is a stunning portrait of coming of age and would make the perfect addition to any upper high school classroom. Madonia, herself, is a teacher, too -- so we thought it more than appropriate to offer a few suggestions on ways... Continue Reading →
Fingerprints of You: For the Classroom
Though it deals with some mature subject matter, Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia is a stunning portrait of coming of age and would make the perfect addition to any upper high school classroom. Madonia, herself, is a teacher, too -- so we thought it more than appropriate to offer a few suggestions on ways... Continue Reading →
The Blessed by Tonya Hurley: Essay & Project Ideas
The Blessed by Tonya Hurley is packed full of rich, diverse material to discuss in a classroom setting. Today, we're offering up some suggestions for essay topics and project ideas -- that both teachers and students can use to bring The Blessedinto the classroom. Essay Topics * Research the lives of Saint Cecelia, Saint Lucy,... Continue Reading →
