Bookish Quote of the Day!

Banned Book of the Day!

The Diary of Anne Frank was challenged in Michigan in 2013 for "pornographic" passages. 

I first read Anne's Diary at about 11 or 12. First in School and then on my own. I have since gone through four copies of the book. Either I lost them, gifted them or they where torn and tattered. Anne's story was extremely important for me because I felt awkward and bookish as a teenager and she was like me in some ways. She was a young person trying to make sense of the world she lived in. It was because of Anne that I kept, and still keep a journal. Also her diary is one of my favorite books to give away as a gift. The diary remains one of my dearest literary experiences and it's a book that is changed me and parts of it are stamped on my heart. 

Awesome August Book Photo Challenge Day 14....Back to School reads!

Awesome August Book Photo Challenge Day 14: Back to School Reads; I decided to put a twist to this. These are books all young people should read. 

1)The Diary of Anne Frank is a book every young girl should have in her library. The diary conquers every subject and is a great to help teach kids about tolerance and WWII. 

2)The Last Lecture is all about living your childhood dreams and living life to the fullest and regretting nothing. Best for college students.

 3)Fahrenheit 451 will make you question the society you live in. Great for highschool kids. 

4)A Child Called it; this is a tough read but it will teach kids/teens empathy and how to recognize the signs of child abuse. It's best for children 13 and up. (I recommend parents reading it with their child so they can discuss it) 

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