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Black Characters in Literature | Picture Books
June 5, 2020
Throughout history, my white-person story has been the default in mainstream culture. I don’t have to try very hard to find a book or TV show with a white-centric perspective, especially because, most likely, they’re
On Privilege, Racism, Advocacy, & Action
June 1, 2020
I really struggle with how to acknowledge and address my convictions regarding politics and social issues in the online forum. When it comes to social media, everyone has a voice, but what exactly is its
48 Hours in Kyoto, Japan
May 13, 2020
To me, Japan has two sides to it: massive, bustling metropolis and quiet, traditional reverence. When you visit, chances are you fly into either Tokyo or Osaka, thus providing you an immediate glimpse at the
What’s So Special About Japan?
April 24, 2020
It’s been three years since our visit to Japan, but I still think about it constantly. It’s an enigma of a place; I find it completely contradictory – overwhelming on the senses, but entirely peaceful;
Tracking Human Achievement in Teotihuacán
February 19, 2020
“Mexico City has the perfect ingredients for human life.” We would hear our gregarious tour guide, Jorge, repeat this line at least a dozen times over the course of our 7-hour tour to Teotihuacán, the
On Miscarriage
January 28, 2020
When I began this blog last year, I made the decision to approach it differently than my many previous ones by writing for an audience, not just myself – that in addition to serving as
Book Riot’s 2019 “Read Harder Challenge” | Complete!
January 22, 2020
I’m a Librarian; Colin is a former English teacher, current Literacy Coach. To say books are a big part of our lives is an understatement – they are, without a doubt, the top way we
Tennessee State Park Tour | Bicentennial Capitol Mall
January 9, 2020
It was mid-November, and my mother-in-law was visiting for the weekend. As often happens with out-of-town family, we had, by now, exhausted the checklist of “tourist destinations” kept to entertain visitors. (It has been six
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