E. Nesbit influenced many children’s writers after her, including C. S. Lewis and J.K. Rowling. She is known for her humor, creativity, and insight into how children think. The Railway Children is an example of this.
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Transitions in the Past Year
This post recounts the many transitions I’ve seen in the past year. #2020 was not quite what I expected, but there’s always room for growth and learning no matter the circumstances.
“Harrison Bergeron” asks What is Equality?
From the first time I read this short story, I was instantly arrested. I love allegorical, philosophical works, and Harrison Bergeron does not disappoint in that department.
John Locke and the Declaration of Independence
When Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence, he was influenced by several great thinkers who had come before him, one being John Locke. John Locke was a political philosopher in the late 1600s who wrote Two Treatises of Government, among other works. I wanted to share a quote from the second treatise, along withContinue reading “John Locke and the Declaration of Independence”
Fun Learning New Words
I’ve always loved learning new words, but all too often I rely on my intuition and the context surrounding a word to tell me what it means. As a fun project, and to combat this issue, I’ve subscribed to Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day Here are a few I’ve enjoyed learning this past week, asContinue reading “Fun Learning New Words”
Christian Allegory and Psychology in John White’s The Sword Bearer
Today we’re going to talk about John White’s “The Sword Bearer.” John White was a psychologist and a Christian speaker, and both of those things, his faith and his background in psychology, are definitely present in this book.
Wonder, Comedy, and Irony in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
Who was Lewis Carroll and why did he write Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland? Visit my blog to find out!
Writing for Children
In the midst of this pandemic, I am trying to work on my own writing as I continue with my freelance writing. I’ve come across a few helpful articles as I’ve thought about how to write better for children: https://www.writing-world.com/children/backes1.shtml I found these articles to be helpful and validating. I am a highly imaginative person,Continue reading “Writing for Children”
Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant: An Easter-Inspired Tale
I wanted to share a story that surprised and touched me. I love Oscar Wilde’s writings, from “The Importance of Being Earnest” to “The Picture of Dorian Gray.” But did you know he wrote a beautiful children’s story? Here is The Selfish Giant. There are many illustrated and video versions of this story. I thinkContinue reading “Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant: An Easter-Inspired Tale”
The Wise Woman, or The Lost Princess: A “Prodigal Son” Story of Sorts
(click the image to view on Amazon/ grab your own copy!) As one of my longtime favorite children’s stories by George MacDonald, this one always hits home for me. Ever since I was a little girl, I found this story to be rich and engaging. One of my older sisters shared with me that sheContinue reading “The Wise Woman, or The Lost Princess: A “Prodigal Son” Story of Sorts”
Classic Reads 