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PURE TRASH by Bette A. Stevens—“A single day—a lifetime of lessons!” ONLY 99¢ thru July 4th, 2018

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PURE TRASH by Bette A. Stevens—this short story set in the 1950s offers readers and book clubs insight into poverty and prejudice in rural New England during a time in history when many families were living the American Dream. Read all about it and GRAB A COPY…

Literacy’s Role in African American Education

By The Owl Lady March 18, 2017 Leave a comment

Importance of Freedom of the Press

By The Owl Lady March 3, 2017 2 Comments

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
In our current political climate, in which the Press has been attacked as somehow against the people, it is important to remember that a free Press was seen by the founders of the United States of America as a crucial element to keeping the nation free.…

Needed Books For Our Time

By The Owl Lady March 1, 2017 Leave a comment

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
Some books speak to a specific time, and some reach across eras with their messages. Some include a message for a definite audience, while others span a more general readership. And some times call out for certain books to be read. Books are one form of…

A Friendly Reading Challenge

By The Owl Lady February 12, 2017 2 Comments

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://pixabay.com) Reading is essential for writers. Reading stimulates our imagination and enables us to enter many others worlds without leaving the comfort of our homes. Reading is one of our lifebloods,the source for much of our inspiration and ideas. Without reading, writers cannot be successful. Reading…

Importance of Imagination

By The Owl Lady January 31, 2017 2 Comments

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
Imagination is one of the most important aspects of life and of writing. We should cherish it and help develop it in others. Here are a few quotations for your consideration: ? https://pixabay.com “I am enough of an artist to draw freely upon my imagination. Imagination…

BLOG HOP: “MIRROR OF OUR LIVES: Voices of Four Igbo Women”

By The Owl Lady June 20, 2016 Leave a comment

Originally posted on Marcha's Two-Cents Worth:
In Mirror of Our Lives, four Nigerian women share the compelling tales of their troubled lives and failed marriages, revealing how each managed to not only survive, but triumph under difficult and repressive circumstances. Njide, Nneka, Miss Nelly, and Oby relive their stories of passion, deceit, heartaches, and…

AMAZING MATILDA: Monarch butterfly inspires children to follow their dreams!

By The Owl Lady March 21, 2016 2 Comments

Originally posted on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author:
AMAZING MATILDA, A Monarch’s Tale by Bette A. Stevens Why write a book about a Monarch butterfly? “I wanted readers of all ages, not only to learn about nature, but to learn from nature. Readers and listeners will discover facts about Monarchs and their habitat, all…

MEET THE AUTHOR: Ann Morris (author of bilingual children’s books)

By The Owl Lady February 19, 2016 Leave a comment

Originally posted on Bette A. Stevens, Maine Author:
Ann Morris (bilingual children’s books author) I met author Ann Morris on Facebook; and being a former ESL (English/Second Language) teacher in middle-school as well as a teacher to students from diverse cultures throughout the globe myself, I’ve had an active interest in following Ann. Today, I’m…

The Sunday Show – Defining Moments with author Angie Quantrell

By The Owl Lady March 22, 2015 Leave a comment

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