Trevor Noah wrote one of the best books that I’ve read all year. His book, Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood is phenomenal. It chronicles his life, giving a vivid, compelling, and inspiring account of what it was like growing up in South Africa during apartheid, and the days of freedom after. It’s inspiring,…
Tag: The 12 Days of Books
The 12 Days of Books: Book 2
Twitter can sometimes be a toxic place, especially since the most recent election. But, when you freelance, and when you create your own work, it’s often a necessary tool in promoting the artistry you create. Cause hey, it’s free advertising! Lately I seek out those like-minded souls who wish to make the world better and…
The 12 Days of Books: Day 12, Book 12
Hello Beautiful People, I’m not sure how to introduce this next book. Our final book. And yes, perhaps I’m a bit biased because I adore this author. She’s a friend. She’s a colleague. She’s my theatre soul sister. SHE’S JUST BRILLIANT. She is Jennifer Ashley Tepper. And her book, is The Untold Stories of Broadway,…
The 12 Days of Books: Day 11, Book 11
Hello Beautiful People, On the 11th Day of Books, we bring you…. Someone Else’s Love Story, by Joshilyn Jackson. Joshilyn is a longtime supporter and favorite author here at The Write Teacher(s) – we loved Someone Else’s Love Story – (read our thoughts here), AND get to know Joshilyn in her exclusive Q&A for The Write Teacher(s)….
The 12 Days of Books: Day 10, Book 10
Hello Beautiful People, Hannah Brencher. That’s a name you should know. Why, you ask? well, she’s one of my favorite people on the planet. She’s like…a firecracker and a quiet cup of the best coffee you’ve ever had, all rolled into one person. She’s a mover. She’s a shaker. She’s a friend. She’s a daughter. She’s…
The 12 Days of Books: Day 8, Book 8
Hello Beautiful People, On the eighth day of books, we bring to you… Eleanor & Park, by Rainbow Rowell. A couple of months ago, the lovely Sara M. Brink wrote a piece on this delightful book, which you can find here. Here’s a bit about the book, (an excerpt/blurb, if you will): “Bono met his wife…
The 12 Days of Books: Day 7, Book 7
Hello Beautiful People, I haven’t read our seventh book selection – but I cannot wait to get my hands on it. I LOVE Amy Poehler, and I have no doubt that I will adore her book, Yes Please, as well. Here’s what the back cover has to say – In a perfect world . . ….
The 12 Days of Books: Day 6, Book 6
Hello Beautiful People, Earlier this year, we reviewed Anna Shinoda’s first novel, Learning not to drown. It’s exquisite. EXQUISITE. My personal review can be found here. AND, Anna was so gracious, and participated in one of our Author Q&A Series, which can be found for your reading pleasure right here. The ‘official’ book blurb is thus…
The 12 Days of Books: Day 5, Book 5
Hello Beautiful People! Can you believe we’re up to Book 5 already?! For those of you who are just joining us, we’re already up to Day 5, Book 5 in The 12 Days of Books here at The Write Teacher(s). It’s simply a 12 day celebration of books that we love, that we’re excited to read,…
The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 3, Book 3
Hello Beautiful People, I first discovered Sarah Jio when I stumbled across a copy of The Violets of March in my local bookstore. From then on, I was hooked! (And I’m happy to say that Sarah has even participated in our Author Q&A Series.) But alas, I digress. Book 3 is Jio’s latest novel, The…