Amanda Gorman’s inauguration poem calls for a better America
At age 22, Amanda Gorman is the youngest poet to write and recite a verse at a presidential inauguration. Her poem, “The Hill We Climb,” spoke about unity, healing, grief, and hope. President Joe Biden addressed similar themes in his speech. Gorman was inspired by great speakers like Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther…
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Newbery Medal and Caldecott Medal winners named
Each year, the American Library Association issues medals to important books in children’s literature. One is for the most outstanding contribution to children’s literature. In 2019, that was “Merci Suárez…
New perspective on finding the best blogging platform
So you’ve decided to start a blog. You know what topics you want to post about. You know the readers you want to target. You even have images you wish…
President Trump calls press “enemy of the people”
Journalists are obligated to report world events without adding their own personal opinions. In 2018, people who report the news were increasingly under fire by President Donald Trump. He…
Great Tips on Writing delves into the mechanics of fun and useful forms of writing. From poetry to persuasive essays, each book in this series guides readers through a different writing process. Learn how to choose and research your topic, organize your writing, hold your audience’s attention, and polish your prose through 12 step-by-step tips.