"The big question is: Is Origami Yoda real?
Well, of course he's real. I mean he's a real finger paper made out of a real piece of paper."
All in Creative Endeavors
First Pages: Everything, Everything
"I've read many more books than you. It doesn't matter how many you've read. I've read more. Believe me. I've had the time."
First Pages: Eleanor & Park
First Pages: Eleanor & Park
"XTC was no good for drowning out the morons at the back of the bus."
First Pages: Twilight
As promised, Stephenie Meyer's Twilight is the second book in our first pages study session this month in honor of National Novel Writing Month. Why? Again because both the Harry Potter series and The Twilight Saga were instrumental in changing the face of children's book publishing.
"I'd never given much thought to how I would die--though I'd had reason enough in the last few months--but even if I had, I would not have imagined it like this."
First Pages: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
First Lines: In the years I've participated in National Novel Writing Month in the past, I was part of a large group of women writers who would send messages of encouragement during the month. One of the first posts was inevitably "First Lines" in which we would share the first lines of the novel we were working on. I thought it would be fun to dissect and discover the First Lines/First Pages of some of the best YA/middle grade novels.
The first? Harry Potter, of course.
Storytellers--Encouraging our Kids to Let Their Imaginations Roam
We're all storytellers in the Bookworm household, but I know that storytelling doesn't come as easily for all little ones.
How can we continue to spark the imagination? How can we encourage our kids to write and tell stories?
MerMay among the June Gloom
Dr. Bookworm discusses the wonderful, whimsical #MerMay phenomenon, in which illustrators post mermaid/merman works during the month of May.
National Poetry Month
Dr. Bookworm discusses National Poetry Month and some of her favorite poems. She also shares a few (unedited) poems.
You May Say I'm a Dreamer
Dr. Bookworm muses about her imaginative daughter.
Project Macy, Part 2
Dr. Bookworm talks about Project Macy--a creative calendar countdown as way of getting through a difficult month.
Novel Playlist
Dr. Bookworm shares her novel playlist along with bits of the novel she's supposed to be working on.
Macy's Project
Dr. Bookworm talks about a family tradition in the Bookworm household and about making new traditions. They both involve celebrating Macy while acknowledging that grief is tough.
What's YOUR Superpower?
Dr. Bookworm discusses SUPERpowers.
The Greatest Gift of All
Dr Bookworm talks about unstructured playtime with boxes.
Dress-Up and Imaginative Play
Dr Bookworm talks about costume trends and the importance of dress-up and imaginative play.
International Dot Day
A celebration of creativity with International Dot Day.