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Eclectic Recs No. 7
Three novels I would love to see in a high school English curriculum.
Nov 26
10
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Anchor Texts: Annotations from Chapters Six-Eight of 'The Street' by Ann Petry
Stunning prose, psychoanalytic theory, and a YA pairing for 'The Street" by Ann Petry
Nov 21
4
The Seasonal Depression Gift Guide
Budget-friendly creature comforts to give and receive this holiday season.
Nov 19
33
6
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Anchor Texts: Annotations from Chapter Three of 'The Street' by Ann Petry
I love making text-to-text connections while I read. Here are two passages I marked, which texts they are connected to, and a link to our video book…
Nov 16
5
Get off your phone and go to the library
One of the best ways to shake off reading life angst is talking to readers in person, at your local library.
Nov 14
52
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Interconnected short stories, paranormal romance, and meeting Lily King
October Reading Reflections
Nov 7
5
21:07
Anchor Texts: Close Reading 'The Street' by Ann Petry, Chapter One
I'm walking you through my annotations page by page.
Nov 5
10
16:37
October 2025
The October Collection
Cozy fall recipes, affordable lip oil, a low key Halloween party, and the song I have on repeat. Plus, my Substack Saves and most anticipated books for…
Oct 31
20
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Garden Journal October 2025
Reflecting on a fulfilling summer of gardening, planning for next year, and sharing fall flower photos.
Oct 28
22
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Anchor Texts: Ann Petry's Quiet Legacy and 1940's Literary Noir
Introducing Ann Petry and her wildly successful debut 'The Street' with historical context, literary background, and lots of academic links.
Oct 24
21
4
1
Notes on Raising Readers
What, when, how, and why we read to our four-year-old and one-year-old boys.
Oct 21
31
8
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Reading comprehension strategies for grown-ups
How to reclaim your focus by reading like a high school English student
Oct 17
19
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