Middle Grade Mystery Book Review Hannah Edwards: Secrets of Riverway by Ashley Hards is part ghost story, part Nancy Drew mystery, part Diary of a Wimpy Kid. This fun read offers a fresh perspective to the middle grade mystery. A key aspect to this fresh approach is our neurodivergent protagonist, Hannah. In the book, she […]
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For the last five years, studies focused on tweens and teens reflect consistent growth in struggles with anxiety for young people. Many of the studies focus on the United States, but some global studies indicate that this is a worldwide trend. Possible reasons vary: social media use, climate change, COVID-19, gun violence, etc. The list
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Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated in the United States from September 15th to October 15th. With roughly 20% of the U.S. population identifying as Latino and/or Hispanic, celebrating and recognizing this community is important. Thus, Hispanic representation in the media matters, and this should include Afro-Latino characters and actors. As a white mother of children who
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Film is a powerful tool capable of not only educating, but also inspiring youth. Inspiring youth through film is possible when you combine climate education and action. Climate anxiety is a real thing. A recent Nature study revealed that 45% of youth surveyed reported feelings about climate change affecting their daily lives, and 65% of
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My family is a family of gamers. I am the exception. My idea of gaming is the Ms. Pac-Man arcade game at the pizza parlor in my hometown, which no longer exists. When Virtual Reality became a part of the household gaming experiences, I realized the typical rules around video gaming did not apply. As
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